Ex-Detroit mayor continues living large, despite legal challenges, lifestyle criticisms

Legal troubles aside, ex-Detroit mayor lives large

DETROIT – If ever a public figure should be down for the count, it is Kwame Kilpatrick.
Stripped of his job as Detroit’s mayor, locked in jail for 99 days and saddled with a felony record, he is legally prohibited from seeking the only occupation he ever wanted – elected …. Original article  : Ex-Detroit mayor continues living large, despite legal challenges, lifestyle criticisms.

After break to ’sleep on our decision,’ jurors to resume deliberations in Iowa coach killing

After break, Iowa jury takes up coach killing case

ALLISON, Iowa – Jurors will try again to reach a decision in the first-degree murder trial of a former football player accused of killing his high school coach in Iowa.
The jury is deciding the case against 24-year-old Mark Becker, charged in the June 24 shooting death of … Original source on Gaea Times at : After break to ’sleep on our decision,’ jurors to resume deliberations in Iowa coach killing.

Old newspaper story raises questions about Ala. prof’s claims in brother’s 1986 Mass. shooting

Old story is similar to Ala. prof’s Mass. shooting

CANTON, Mass. – Investigators have discovered that a newspaper on the floor of Alabama university professor Amy Bishop’s home when she killed her brother more than 20 years ago described an incident strikingly similar to what she did that day, raising questions about her claim it was … Original article on : Old newspaper story raises questions about Ala. prof’s claims in brother’s 1986 Mass. shooting.

Irvine Police Department Arrests Robber

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Irvine Police Department has reported that they have arrested a man under the suspicion of being involved in a robbery case. According to the reports of the police, the man hails from Rancho Santa Margarita. He has been identified as Jeffery Graham, and is listed in the documents of the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Irvine Police Department Arrests Robber.

Four Indians among 15 dead as Taliban bombers attack Kabul (Third Lead)

KABUL – Four Indians were among 15 people who were killed when Taliban bombers equipped with suicide vests and automatic rifles attacked a hotel and a guesthouse in central Kabul Friday, officials said.

A series of explosions occurred at the City Centre shopping complex and the Safi Landmark hotel, about 300 metres from the interior ministry, …. Source article  : Four Indians among 15 dead as Taliban bombers attack Kabul (Third Lead).

Slain cop’s wife alleges lack of security infrastructure

KOLKATA – The wife of slain West Bengal police officer Rabi Lochan Mitra Friday alleged that lack of security infrastructure at police stations in Maoist-affected belts caused the death of her husband who was killed in a gun battle with the leftwing guerrillas.

Mitra was posted as the officer-in-charge of Bankura’s Sarenga police station.
“Everybody in … Read more >>>.

Six Indians hurt as Taliban attack Kabul (Second Lead)

KABUL – Taliban bombers equipped with suicide vests and automatic rifles attacked a hotel and a guesthouse in central Kabul Friday, killing 11 people and injuring 20, including six Indians, officials said.

Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said by phone from an undisclosed location that five Taliban bombers attacked two compounds used by foreigners. He said two … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Six Indians hurt as Taliban attack Kabul (Second Lead).

Myanmar’s highest court rejects Suu Kyi’s appeal for freedom to end 14 years of house arrest

Appeal for Myanmar’s Suu Kyi release rejected

YANGON, Myanmar – The highest court in military-ruled Myanmar dismissed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s latest bid for freedom Friday, turning down an appeal to end 14 years of house arrest, her lawyer said.
The Supreme Court’s decision had been expected since legal rulings in Myanmar rarely favor opposition …. Source  : Myanmar’s highest court rejects Suu Kyi’s appeal for freedom to end 14 years of house arrest.

Nine die as blasts hit Kabul, guest house for Indians targeted

KABUL – Nine people were killed Friday when a series of explosions hit a hotel in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, officials said. The attack also targeted a guest house for Indians next to a shopping complex, a media report said.

Farid Rahid, a spokesman for the ministry of public health, said nine people had been killed, among …. Read the original article  : here.

`Headley arrest key factor in Pakistani crackdown on Taliban’

WASHINGTON – Pakistan may be cracking down on the Afghan Taliban partly as a response to building US pressure following revelations from the arrest of Pakistani-American David Headley, according to a US South Asia expert.

A US court in Chicago has charged Headley with scouting targets for Pakistan based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) for the November …. Read the original article  : here.

Explosion hits Kabul shopping centre, hotel

KABUL – Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, was hit by a large explosion Friday morning, officials said.

The explosion occurred at the City Centre shopping complex and hotel, about 300 metres from the interior ministry, said Abdul Ghavar Sayedzadar, a senior police official.
The explosion was followed by a second one a short time later, he said. No … Original article on : Explosion hits Kabul shopping centre, hotel.

NY man serving life sentence mistakenly released from Md. prison after impersonating cellmate

Md. inmate leaves prison by impersonating cellmate

BALTIMORE – An inmate serving three life sentences for attempted murder convictions pretended to be a cellmate who was due for release and walked out of a Baltimore prison, corrections officials said Thursday night.
A manhunt was underway for Raymond Taylor, 26, of New York, who walked away from the … Read : NY man serving life sentence mistakenly released from Md. prison after impersonating cellmate.

Myanmar’s highest court rejects Suu Kyi’s appeal for freedom

Appeal for Suu Kyi release rejected
YANGON, Myanmar – The highest court in military-ruled Myanmar dismissed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s latest bid for freedom Friday, turning down an appeal to end 14 years of house arrest, her lawyer said.

The Supreme Court’s decision had been expected since legal rulings in Myanmar rarely favor opposition activists.
Defense …. Read the original article  : Myanmar’s highest court rejects Suu Kyi’s appeal for freedom.

Vancouver police say ‘Growing Pains’ actor Andrew Koenig found dead in park

Police say ‘Growing Pains’ actor Koenig found dead

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Former “Growing Pains” actor Andrew Koenig was found dead Thursday in a wooded area of a sprawling downtown park where he enjoyed spending time, apparently after committing suicide.
The actor’s father, Walter Koenig, said “my son took his own life,” and police spokeswoman Jana McGuinness … Original article on : Vancouver police say ‘Growing Pains’ actor Andrew Koenig found dead in park.

Turkish police detain Tarkan, Turkey’s world-famous pop star, in narcotics operations

Turkish police detain Turkey’s top pop star

ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s state-run news agency says police have detained Tarkan, Turkey’s best-known pop star who makes top music charts worldwide, along with some other entertainers in Istanbul.
The Anatolia news agency says Tarkan, who only uses one name, was detained in a police raid early Friday. Police is …. Read the original article  : here.

Court records: NYC woman who accused Paterson aide of violence says state police pressured her

Court records detail NY gov aide’s domestic case

NEW YORK – Sherruna Booker said she wasn’t sure her domestic-violence case against her boyfriend, a top adviser to Gov. David Paterson, would be taken seriously by city court officials.
“I’m just – I’m glad you’re doing this because I thought it was going to be swept under the … Original article on : Court records: NYC woman who accused Paterson aide of violence says state police pressured her.

Court records: NYC woman who accused Paterson aide of assault says state police pressured her

Court records detail Paterson aide domestic case

NEW YORK – Sherruna Booker said she wasn’t sure her domestic-violence case against her boyfriend, a top adviser to Gov. David Paterson, would be taken seriously by city court officials.
“I’m just – I’m glad you’re doing this because I thought it was going to be swept under the table … Read more : Court records: NYC woman who accused Paterson aide of assault says state police pressured her.

Mass. DA seeks inquest into 1986 shooting of Amy Bishop’s brother, cites newly found evidence

Mass. DA seeks inquest in ‘86 Bishop shooting case

CANTON, Mass. – A Massachusetts prosecutor ordered an inquest into Amy Bishop’s 1986 fatal shooting of her brother, saying there are new questions about whether it was the accident investigators concluded at the time.
The handling of the case has been under scrutiny since Bishop was accused of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Mass. DA seeks inquest into 1986 shooting of Amy Bishop’s brother, cites newly found evidence.

Concrete-test company president tried suicide after conviction in NYC racketeering case

Concrete exec tried suicide after NYC conviction

NEW YORK – Newly released court documents show a concrete-testing company president tried to kill himself after being convicted of doctoring results for such iconic New York City buildings as ground zero’s centerpiece tower.
A court transcript released Thursday shows V. Reddy Kancharla’s lawyers told a judge he had cut …. Read the original article  : Concrete-test company president tried suicide after conviction in NYC racketeering case.

Miller scores 16, Saaka had double-double in Furman’s 59-44 win over The Citadel

Furman defeats poor-shooting Citadel 59-44

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Amu Saaka scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help lead Furman past The Citadel 59-44 on Thursday night.
The Paladins (13-15, 7-10 Southern Conference) held the Bulldogs to 16.7 percent shooting in the first half (4 of 24) for a 26-14 halftime lead.
Furman led 9-8 early, and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Miller scores 16, Saaka had double-double in Furman’s 59-44 win over The Citadel.