Suspect Could Face Death Penalty in Fort Hood Shooting

Categories: U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

Suspect Could Face Death Penalty in Fort Hood Shooting The Army psychiatrist suspected in Thursday's deadly Fort Hood rampage in Texas could get the death penalty if he is convicted of multiple counts of first-degree murder - and military law experts say the evidence against him will be substantial. American-born ...Read More

Obama nearing decision to send more troops to Afghanistan

Categories: Top Stories, World | Nov 7, 2009

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is nearing a decision to send more than 30,000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan next year, but he may not announce it until after he consults with key allies and completes a trip to Asia ...Read More

At memorial for Yitzhak Rabin, Peres calls on Palestinian leader not to quit

Categories: Politics | Nov 7, 2009

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel's president on Saturday called on Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas to rescind his decision to stand down, invoking the memory of Yitzhak Rabin at a public commemoration for the assassinated Israeli premier. Shimon Peres spoke to ...Read More

Wisconsin authorities say inmate had threatened deputy with knife before being shot

Categories: Top Stories, U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

WAUKESHA, Wis. - Authorities in Wisconsin say an inmate somehow armed himself with a knife and threatened a sheriff's deputy before the officer shot and wounded him. The Waukesha County sheriff's department says Steven P. Lettenberger, 43, was at the hospital ...Read More

Obamas to attend Fort Hood memorial Tuesday

Categories: Most Viewed, Top Stories, U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, will attend a memorial service in Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday for victims of a mass shooting. The White House announced the trip on Saturday. Obama is scheduled to depart on ...Read More

House passes key hurdle on health-care legislation

Categories: Politics, Top Stories, U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

House passes key hurdle on health-care legislation After receiving a pep talk from President Obama, House Democrats cleared a key procedural hurdle Saturday in the debate over expanding the nation's health care system, setting the stage for a daylong debate and an evening vote that could push ...Read More

Philly transit union says pact reports 'premature'

Categories: U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

PHILADELPHIA -A national spokesman for the Philadelphia transit system's largest union says reports of a tentative agreement were "premature" and the negotiations aimed at ending a five-day strike continue. Transport Workers Union Local 234 spokesman Jamie Horwitz says progress is being ...Read More

Obama Urges Congress To Pass Health-Care Reform Bill

Categories: Most Viewed, Top Stories, U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--President Barack Obama urged the U.S. House to pass far-reaching health-care overhaul legislation in a brief address at the White House Saturday, saying Americans "urgently" needed changes to the existing health-care system. "This is our moment to live up ...Read More

Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial in Pa.

Categories: Top Stories, U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

SHANKSVILLE, Pa. -- With the word's "let's roll," U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and relatives of United Flight 93 victims have turned shovels of dirt at a groundbreaking ceremony for a permanent national memorial at the western Pennsylvania crash site. The ...Read More

ITF president says hefty fine - not ban - likely for Serena over US Open tirade

Categories: Sports, Top Stories | Nov 7, 2009

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy - Top-ranked Serena Williams will receive a hefty monetary fine but will not be suspended for her U.S. Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federation believes. Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock is due to hand his ...Read More

Democrats expect vote today on healthcare

Categories: Health, Most Viewed, Top Stories, U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

Democrats expect vote today on healthcare Reporting from Los Angeles and Washington - The House kicked off a contentious debate on healthcare legislation as Democratic Party leaders appeared confident they had enough votes to bring the measure to the floor later today. President Obama made a personal ...Read More

Man sought in Seattle officer killing upgraded

Categories: Top Stories, U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

A man sought by police in the Halloween killing of a Seattle police officer has been upgraded to serious condition after he was shot by detectives investigating the case. Harborview Medical Center spokeswoman Susan Gregg-Hanson says Saturday morning the man in ...Read More

House opens debate on historic health bill

Categories: Politics, Top Stories | Nov 7, 2009

WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul moved toward a vote in the House Saturday after anti-abortion lawmakers won a chance to knock out language that would let federally subsidized health care plans cover abortions. Democratic leaders were hopeful they could ...Read More

Ida spurs tropical storm warnings in Caribbean

Categories: Top Stories, World | Nov 7, 2009

MIAMI -Tropical storm warnings were issued Saturday for parts of Mexico and Cuba as Ida rapidly gained strength over Caribbean waters, and the storm could start affecting the U.S. Gulf Coast by Tuesday. A hurricane watch was also issued for part ...Read More

Terrorism or Tragic Shooting? Analysts Divided on Fort Hood Massacre

Categories: Most Viewed, Top Stories, U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

It was one of the of the deadliest mass shootings on a U.S. base, but the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that killed 13 and 38 wounded this week has sparked a debate about whether it was an act of ...Read More

In aftermath, Central Texas community tries to pick up pieces

Categories: Most Viewed, Top Stories | Nov 7, 2009

As the sun rose, the sky over Killeen was overcast this morning, setting the mood for a community in shock over the shooting massacre at Fort Hood less than two days earlier. For most in the Central Texas community, the weekend ...Read More

Man sought in police killing in serious condition

Categories: Top Stories, U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

SEATTLE—A man shot by police as he was sought in connection with the Halloween killing of a Seattle police officer was in serious condition Saturday following hours of surgery. The wounded man was in the intensive care unit at Harborview Medical ...Read More

Twins lock up Cuddyer for 2011, exercise $10.5 million club option

Categories: Sports, Top Stories | Nov 7, 2009

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011. Cuddyer hit a career-high 32 home runs to lead the team. He also had 94 RBIs and was sixth in the American League with ...Read More

Italy take 2-0 lead over U.S. in Fed Cup final

Categories: Sports, Top Stories | Nov 7, 2009

* Schiavone beats Oudin 7-6 6-2 to seize 2-0 lead for Italy * Pennetta defeats American Glatch 6-3 6-1 REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy, Nov 7 - Italy stormed intoa 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final whenFrancesca Schiavone outfoxed ...Read More

Suspect in Orlando office shooting held without bond

Categories: Most Viewed, Top Stories, U.S. | Nov 7, 2009

Suspect in Orlando office shooting held without bond Orlando, Florida (CNN) -- The man accused of killing one person and wounding five others in a shooting at an Orlando office where he once worked made his first appearance in court Saturday, and was ordered held without bond. Jason Rodriguez, ...Read More