May 19, 2013

US diplomat killed in Afghanistan wanted to help

CHICAGO (AP) — A young U.S. diplomat killed in an attack in southern Afghanistan was an up-and-comer in the State Department and loved working directly with residents of the country, those who knew her said Sunday. Top Headlines

Judge wanted long sentence for Colo. suspect

DENVER (AP) — Court transcripts show that the man suspected of killing Colorado’s corrections chief knew he was being sentenced to four more years in prison for punching a guard in the face. Top Headlines

Hoax call but no sign of ex-cop wanted in killings

BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Police spent all night searching the snowy mountains of Southern California but were unable to find the former Los Angeles police officer accused of carrying out a killing spree because he felt he was unfairly fired from his job.   Top Headlines

$1 million donations wanted for Obama inauguration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Planners of President Barack Obama’s second inauguration are soliciting high-dollar contributions up to $ 1 million to help pay for the celebration in exchange for special access. Top Headlines

Williams testified he wanted to stop bounties

Former New Orleans defensive coordinator Gregg Williams testified that he tried to shut down the team’s bounty system when the NFL began investigating but was overruled by interim Saints head coach Joe Vitt, according to transcripts from appeals hearings obtained by The Associated Press. Sports Headlines

Man Mauled At Zoo ‘Wanted To Be One’ With Tiger

A 25-year-old jumped from an elevated train at the Bronx Zoo into a tiger’s den on Friday, clearing a 16-foot-high fence. He suffered bites and punctures on his arms and legs during the 10 minutes he was alone with the male Siberian tiger. “The tiger did nothing wrong,” the zoo director said. » E-Mail This     [...]

Yankees GM Cashman: Clemens wanted McNamee in 1999

WASHINGTON (AP) — Injured and defeated in a playoff game against the Boston Red Sox, Roger Clemens asked for the man who could “push his buttons.” He asked for Brian McNamee. Sports Headlines

Report: Williams wanted big hits on specific 49ers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A newly released recording purports to capture former Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams telling players to “put a lick” on San Francisco’s Kyle Williams to see if the receiver still had lingering effects from an earlier concussion. Sports Headlines

‘Thank God It’s Over,’ Australia’s Most Wanted Man Says After Capture

After 2,466 nights on the run, accused murderer Malcolm Naden was apprehended at a remote cabin. A police dog named Chuck put the bite on him at the end. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Kristen Stewart to Replace Angelina Jolie in Wanted 2?

We reported last month that there was a possibility of Wanted 2 continuing without Angelina Jolie, and now they might have found her replacement. E! Online is reporting that Kristen Stewart could replace Jolie in Wanted 2. The site reports that both the studio and director Timur Bekmambetov were interested in Stewart, who would play [...]