A U.S. man who went on a shooting spree for what he said was retaliation for the 2001 terrorist attacks has been put to death, after courts rejected a last-minute bid by a survivor to stop the execution. Mark Stroman was lethally injected Wednesday night in the southern state of Texas after judges rejected appeals […]
Despite Appeals, Texas Man Executed for Post 9/11 Shooting Spree
Posted July 21st, 2011 at 1:10 am (UTC-5)
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Survivor of Post 9-11 Shooting Pleads for Gunman’s Life
Posted July 20th, 2011 at 9:00 pm (UTC-5)
The only survivor of a shooting spree carried out by a U.S. man in retaliation for the 2001 terrorist attacks has made a last-minute bid to halt the execution of the shooter. Surviving victim Rais Bhuiyan filed an appeal Wednesday in a U.S. federal court in the southern state of Texas, where the shooting spree […]
Obama Optimistic ‘Grand Bargain’ on Debt Can Be Done
Posted July 20th, 2011 at 8:25 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says he is not giving up hope for what he calls a “grand bargain” to raise the country’s borrowing limit, while also slashing the nation’s debt. White House spokesman Jay Carney said Wednesday there is still time for Republicans and Democrats to reach an agreement. Less than two weeks remain before […]
US Commerce Secretary Calls for Sanctions on Iceland Over Whaling
Posted July 20th, 2011 at 7:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is urging President Barack Obama to impose sanctions against Iceland, accusing the country of ignoring a global ban on whaling. Locke says in a letter to the president Wednesday that Iceland’s harvest of whales and export of endangered fin whale meat undermines worldwide efforts to protect the mammals. He calls […]
Obama Optimistic ‘Grand Bargain’ on Debt Can Be Done
Posted July 20th, 2011 at 6:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says he is not giving up hope for what he calls a “grand bargain” to raise the country’s borrowing limit while also slashing the nation’s debt. White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters Wednesday there is still time for Republicans and Democrats to reach an agreement, saying it “just requires a […]
US Senator Demands Russia Stop ‘Unfair’ Car Trade Practices
Posted July 20th, 2011 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. senator representing the country’s leading car-building state has called on the top U.S. trade official to demand Russia stop what she calls unfair trade practices against American-made cars. Democrat Debbie Stabenow of Michigan wrote in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Wednesday that Russia’s position must not be tolerated. She says […]
Obama Optimistic ‘Grand Bargain’ on Debt Can Be Done
Posted July 20th, 2011 at 5:15 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is not giving up hope for a “grand bargain” to raise the country’s borrowing limit while also slashing the nation’s debt. White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters Wednesday there Is still time for Republicans and Democrats to reach an agreement, saying it “just requires a willingness to be reasonable.” The […]
Accused Fort Hood Shooter Arraigned in Military Court
Posted July 20th, 2011 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly 2009 shooting at the Fort Hood military base in Texas has been arraigned in a military court. Major Nidal Hasan did not enter a plea during his arraignment hearing Wednesday before a judge at Fort Hood. The judge set a March trial date. The arraignment came shortly […]
First Lady Announces Plan to Bring Fresh Produce to Poor Areas
Posted July 20th, 2011 at 4:15 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has announced a plan for retailers to bring fresh fruit and vegetables to poor and underserved communities, as part of her effort to increase access to healthy foods and combat childhood obesity. At the White House Wednesday, Mrs. Obama said studies show that people who have greater access to supermarkets […]
Obama Optimistic ‘Grand Bargain’ on Debt Can Be Done
Posted July 20th, 2011 at 4:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama is not giving up hope for a “grand bargain” to raise the country’s borrowing limit while also slashing the nation’s debt. White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters Wednesday there was still time for Republican and Democrats to reach an agreement, saying it “just requires a willingness to be reasonable.” The […]
