UK officials put one of toddler James Bulger’s killers back in jail after parole violation

Killer in 1993 UK toddler’s slaying back in jail

LONDON – Britain has again jailed a man who, as a boy in 1993, kidnapped and killed a toddler in Liverpool – a murder that shocked the nation.
Jon Venables, 27, who was given a new identity when he was released in 2001, was taken back into custody … Read : UK officials put one of toddler James Bulger’s killers back in jail after parole violation.

Mourning begins for Calif teen as body is found in shallow grave on lake shore

Mourning begins for SoCal teen after body is found

SAN DIEGO – Thousands of mourners walked the sidewalks of a wide avenue in silence, holding candles and tearfully embracing.
Many were at a loss for words over the discovery of a body believed to be that of 17-year-old Chelsea King, five days after the popular, straight-A student …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mourning begins for Calif teen as body is found in shallow grave on lake shore.

NY Gov. Paterson defiant as state police head abruptly retires amid domestic violence scandal

NY Gov. Paterson mum as scandal claims top cop

ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Gov. David Paterson remains defiant in the midst of a rapidly growing domestic violence scandal that has now claimed two top law enforcement officials and threatens to take down his administration.
Just hours after Paterson told reporters Tuesday that he wouldn’t resign because …. Original source  : NY Gov. Paterson defiant as state police head abruptly retires amid domestic violence scandal.

With hearings over, lawmakers weigh new safety rules for Toyota in wake of massive recalls

Toyota hearings may lead to new auto safety rules
WASHINGTON – After skewering top Toyota executives in three congressional hearings, lawmakers and federal safety officials will now decide if the auto industry needs new regulations to ensure that the company’s huge safety recalls aren’t repeated.
Hearings over two weeks in the Senate and House focused …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : With hearings over, lawmakers weigh new safety rules for Toyota in wake of massive recalls.

Chelsea King Body Found Near Lake Hodges Shoreline

POWAY (GaeaTimes.com)- According to reports the San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore has confirmed to a reporter that a body near Lake Hodges shoreline has been found on Tuesday afternoon which bears resemblance to Chelsea King. The News comes six days after the 17-year-old teenager went missing. Police carried out extensive search near the shoreline …. Source article  : Chelsea King Body Found Near Lake Hodges Shoreline.

AP Top News at 2:07 a.m. EST

AP Top News at 2:07 a.m. EST
Senate votes unemployment benefits, highway funds
WASHINGTON – The Senate on Tuesday passed a $10 billion measure to maintain unemployment benefits for the long-term jobless and provide stopgap funding for highway programs after a holdout Republican dropped stalling tactics that had generated a Washington firestorm. Kentucky Republican Jim Bunning had … Read more : AP Top News at 2:07 a.m. EST.

Hong Kong issues new indictment against American accused in ‘milkshake murder’

Hong Kong presses new charge in ‘milkshake murder’

HONG KONG – Hong Kong prosecutors on Wednesday issued a new murder indictment against Nancy Kissel, an American who successfully appealed an earlier conviction on charges of drugging and then bashing her husband to death in a luxury apartment complex.
Hong Kong’s Department of Justice submitted the fresh murder … Read more : Hong Kong issues new indictment against American accused in ‘milkshake murder’.

AP Top News at 12:56 a.m. EST

AP Top News at 12:56 a.m. EST
Senate votes unemployment benefits, highway funds
WASHINGTON – The Senate on Tuesday passed a $10 billion measure to maintain unemployment benefits for the long-term jobless and provide stopgap funding for highway programs after a holdout Republican dropped stalling tactics that had generated a Washington firestorm. Kentucky Republican Jim Bunning had … Read : AP Top News at 12:56 a.m. EST.

Wildlife officer suspected of stealing elephant tusks in Philippines in anti-poaching setback

Officer suspected of stealing ivory in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – A Philippine wildlife officer is suspected of stealing more than 1,500 pounds (700 kilograms) of smuggled elephant tusks seized last year, an embarrassing setback for the country’s anti-poaching efforts, an official said Wednesday.
The ivory worth $65,000 was part of a 8,800-pound (4,000-kilogram) shipment of tusks that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Wildlife officer suspected of stealing elephant tusks in Philippines in anti-poaching setback.

New Zealand imprisons German tourist for trying to smuggle lizards out of the country

NZ jails German tourist for smuggling reptiles

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A German tourist was sentenced to jail time Wednesday after he admitted trying to smuggle native New Zealand lizards out of the country – the second such case in five weeks.
Manfred Walter Bachmann, 55, was also ordered to be deported at the end of his …. Original article  : New Zealand imprisons German tourist for trying to smuggle lizards out of the country.

New aggravated murder charges filed against suspected driver in police killings in Wash. state

Charges filed in Lakewood, Wash., police killings

TACOMA, Wash. – The man accused of being the getaway driver in the Lakewood police killings has been charged with aggravated first-degree murder.
Four counts were filed Tuesday against 38-year-old Darcus Allen. He has pleaded not guilty. A Pierce County Superior Court judge has ordered Allen be held without bail.
The … Read more >>.

Delhi cops to quiz Kandahar hijacker on other terror attacks

DHAKA – A team of Indian security officials will be here soon to question a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative arrested in Dhaka for his possible role in terror attacks in Bangalore, Surat and other Indian cities.

Nannu Mia alias Belal Mandol alias Billal, a Bangladesh national, has admitted involvement in the hijack of an Indian Airlines plane … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Delhi cops to quiz Kandahar hijacker on other terror attacks.

Man wounds cashier at Florida grocery store, then fatally shoots self in parking lot

Man in Fla. wounds grocery cashier, kills self

ORLANDO, Fla. – Police say a man shot and wounded a cashier at a crowded Florida supermarket and then fatally shot himself in the parking lot.
An Orlando police department news release says the shooting occurred Tuesday night. The undentified man was standing in line when he shot a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Man wounds cashier at Florida grocery store, then fatally shoots self in parking lot.

Thousands attend vigil for Calif. teen whose body was believed to be found in shallow grave

Thousands attend vigil for missing California teen

SAN DIEGO – Thousands of people are at a vigil in a San Diego suburb for a 17-year-old girl whose body is believed to have been found five days after she went to a park for a jog.
The father of Chelsea King addressed the crowd at St. Michael’s Church … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Thousands attend vigil for Calif. teen whose body was believed to be found in shallow grave.

US to offer smart-bomb kits, drones to Pakistan: WSJ

WASHINGTON – The United States will transfer sophisticated laser-guided-bomb kits to Pakistan as part of a recent push to better arm Islamabad for its military campaign against Islamic militants, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Pakistan will soon receive equipment capable of converting 1,000 traditional munitions into ’smart bombs’ that can more precisely strike targets on the …. Read the original article  : US to offer smart-bomb kits, drones to Pakistan: WSJ.

Naomi Campbell’s NYC driver says she hit him from back seat of SUV, but no charges expected

No charges for Naomi Campbell in NYC driver flap

NEW YORK – A man hired to drive Naomi Campbell told police she assaulted him from the back seat of a luxury SUV on Tuesday before hopping out and running away, but the supermodel likely won’t face criminal charges.
Police consulted with the Manhattan district attorney’s office and …. Original source  : Naomi Campbell’s NYC driver says she hit him from back seat of SUV, but no charges expected.

Air India bombing convict faces fresh trial

VANCOUVER – Inderjit Singh Reyat, the only person jailed in the killing of 329 passengers in the Air India bombing of 1985 and released last year, is set to face another trial on perjury charges in the case.

The jury for his trial will be picked up here Wednesday.
The Air India Kanishka flight 182 from …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Air India bombing convict faces fresh trial.

UC San Diego reports a 3rd racist incident while 2 UC campuses hold rallies for tolerance

Racist incidents, protests spread at UC campuses

LOS ANGELES – A firestorm over racially and ethnically charged incidents at several University of California campuses spread Tuesday as UC San Diego announced a KKK-style hood was found on campus and students in Los Angeles and Irvine demonstrated against intolerance.
“What kind of campus promotes an environment that allows … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : UC San Diego reports a 3rd racist incident while 2 UC campuses hold rallies for tolerance.

San Diego city attorney considers whether hanging of noose in school library was a hate crime

San Diego city attorney to investigate noose case

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego city attorney’s office will determine if the hanging of a noose in a University of California, San Diego library was a hate crime.
San Diego police say they’ve completed their investigation into the incident, and they turned over their results to the city … Original source on Gaea Times at : San Diego city attorney considers whether hanging of noose in school library was a hate crime.

Police: Man brandishes gun at Kentucky State University campus computer lab

Police: Man brandishes gun at Kentucky State

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Police have arrested a man who they say pointed a gun at people in Kentucky State University’s student center.
Police spokesman Maj. Fred Deaton says there were no injuries, and the suspect was arrested without incident in a computer lab at the school in Frankfort.
Christopher Sims of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Police: Man brandishes gun at Kentucky State University campus computer lab.