Security tightened at border checkpoints in search for Arizona fugitive and fiancee

Border security tightened in search for fugitive

HELENA, Mont. – Border agents stopped vehicles leaving the U.S. and police beefed up their patrols in the small towns near Glacier National Park as authorities focused their search for an escaped convict and his suspected accomplice on both sides of the Montana-Canada border.
Despite the tightened security, there are … Read : Security tightened at border checkpoints in search for Arizona fugitive and fiancee.

No information on Maudany’s arrest: Kerala minister

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Wednesday said the Karnataka Police had not given any information about the impending arrest of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Abdul Nazir Maudany, an accused in the 2008 Bangalore bomb blasts case.

A four-member team of the Karnataka Police arrived in Kerala Tuesday and speculation was rife that it … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : No information on Maudany’s arrest: Kerala minister.

Criminal investigation under way after remains believed to be missing Ariz. toddler discovered

Foul play suspected in disappearance of Ariz. boy

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A criminal investigation is under way after skeletal remains believed to be that of a toddler reported missing more than two weeks ago were found near a central Arizona campground, authorities said.
The remains were found at the bottom of a wash less than 2 miles …. Source article  : Criminal investigation under way after remains believed to be missing Ariz. toddler discovered.

Three Maoists involved in Dantewada massacre killed

RAIPUR – Three Maoist guerrillas, amongst those who staged the April 6 massacre in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district and killed 76 paramilitary troopers, were gunned down Wednesday, officials said.

“The Koya Commando drawn from Special Police Officers (SPOs) encircled a group of armed Maoists in a forested cap in Dantewada. Three rebels were gunned down. The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Three Maoists involved in Dantewada massacre killed.

Kristina Hensley Sobs As Police Testify

MONROE (GaeaTimes.com)- On Tuesday, Kristina Hensley who allegedly struck a Monroe man named Jae Cho and dragged him to death for around a mile, sobbed in front of the court as an officer testified that he saw the body of the 31-year-old Jae Cho underneath her car. 35-year-old Kristina Hensley of Higginsport was produced …. Original article  : Kristina Hensley Sobs As Police Testify.

Al Qaeda threatens to topple Saudi government

SANA’A – Terror outfit Al Qaeda’s Yemeni wing has threatened to overthrow the Saudi government “for its participation in the US-led crusade against Islam”.

This message was delivered by Saeed Ali al-Shihri, deputy leader of the Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), in an audio recording posted on the internet, Xinhua reported Wednesday.
“Some members …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Al Qaeda threatens to topple Saudi government.

Woman killed, 17 injured in Jammu terror attack

JAMMU – A woman was killed and 17 people, including two soldiers, hurt when terrorists ambushed three army vehicles and a civilian bus in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district Wednesday, army sources said.

Terrorists attacked the army vehicles and the bus at Thanna Mandi area’s Dera-ki-Gali, around 8,000 feet above sea level and about 190 km …. Read the original article  : here.

Groundbreaking US-Russian hijacking drill ends as target plane returns to Alaska

Groundbreaking US-Russian hijacking drill ends

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A groundbreaking training exercise ended late Tuesday after U.S. and Russian fighter jets crisscrossed the Pacific in pursuit of a chartered plane playing the role of a hijacked airliner.
The “hijacked” plane – actually a chartered executive-style Gulfstream – landed in Anchorage after flying across the Pacific and back, … Read more >>>.

Authorities: Skeletal remains believed to be missing 2-year-old Ariz. boy; foul play suspected

Skeletal remains believed to be missing Ariz. boy

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Skeletal remains found Tuesday near a central Arizona campground are believed to be that of a toddler reported missing in the area more than two weeks ago, and authorities say foul play is suspected.
The remains were found at the bottom of a wash less than … Original article on : Authorities: Skeletal remains believed to be missing 2-year-old Ariz. boy; foul play suspected.

Flight attendant who exited through emergency slide gets freed from NYC jail on $2,500 bail

NY flight attendant who exited on slide makes bail

NEW YORK – A JetBlue flight attendant who argued with a passenger on a plane before making a grand exit down its emergency slide has been released on bail in New York.
Steven Slater was released from jail Tuesday night. Department of Correction spokesman Stephen Morello doesn’t have …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

San Francisco police lack evidence to charge 18-year-old in fatal shooting of German tourist

No charges in San Francisco German tourist death

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco prosecutors said Tuesday they lack enough evidence to charge a man who was arrested following the weekend fatal shooting of a German tourist caught in the crossfire between two groups of teenagers.
Assistant District Attorney Seth Steward said the 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion …. Source article  : San Francisco police lack evidence to charge 18-year-old in fatal shooting of German tourist.

6 teens, ages 14 to 19, charged as adults and jailed in beating death of Calif. 14-year-old

6 teens charged in California boy’s beating death

STOCKTON, Calif. – Six California teenagers are being held on $3.5 million bail each after being charged in the death of a 14-year-old boy who was beaten and stomped at a Stockton city park.
Police say the victim, Rin Ros, of Stockton, went into cardiac arrest and died at …. Original article  : 6 teens, ages 14 to 19, charged as adults and jailed in beating death of Calif. 14-year-old.

Colorado authorities say 14-year-old girl faces charges after 100-mile chase

Colo. girl faces charges after 100-mile chase

AURORA, Colo. – Authorities say a 14-year-old girl faces several charges after a nearly 100-mile chase at speeds reaching more than 100 mph at times.
The Colorado State Patrol says the girl, whose name wasn’t released, led officers on a chase Tuesday from Arriba in eastern Colorado to Aurora. State …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Colorado authorities say 14-year-old girl faces charges after 100-mile chase.

AP Interview: Son of former stealth expert convicted of selling military secrets vows appeal

AP Interview: Stealth expert’s son vows appeal

HONOLULU – The son of a former B-2 stealth bomber engineer who was convicted of selling military secrets to China vowed Tuesday to appeal the verdict.
Ashton Gowadia told The Associated Press an appeal is already in the works but can’t be submitted until his 66-year-old father, Noshir Gowadia, is … Original source on Gaea Times at : AP Interview: Son of former stealth expert convicted of selling military secrets vows appeal.

Doctor: Smith complained of ailments but he couldn’t diagnose source of most pain

Doctor felt Smith used drugs for emotional pain

LOS ANGELES – A doctor who treated Anna Nicole Smith six years before she died testified Tuesday that she complained of many physical ailments but he was unable to diagnose the source of most of her pain.
Dr. Victor Kovner said he came to feel, “she was treating emotional … Read more >>>.

Michigan hunt for suspected serial killer widens after attacks on black men in Ohio, Virginia

Hunt for suspected serial killer hits 3 states

DETROIT – Tony Leno was taking a smoking break outside the Toledo, Ohio, church where he works when a tall, muscular white man pulled over in his Chevy Blazer, got out and asked him for directions.
As the 59-year-old custodian turned to point the way, the stranger – apparently …. Source article  : Michigan hunt for suspected serial killer widens after attacks on black men in Ohio, Virginia.

Son of former B-2 stealth bomber engineer convicted of selling military secrets vows appeal

Son of convicted stealth expert vows appeal

HONOLULU – The son of a former B-2 stealth bomber engineer who was convicted of selling military secrets to China is vowing an appeal.
Ashton Gowadia told The Associated Press on Tuesday an appeal is already in the works. But he says it can’t be submitted until his 66-year-old father, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Son of former B-2 stealth bomber engineer convicted of selling military secrets vows appeal.

Take this plane and shove it: Flight attendant’s JFK emergency-slide exit draws charges, fans

Flight attendant’s grand exit draws charges, fans

NEW YORK – No fed-up worker has ever said “I’ve had it” quite like Steven Slater.
Prosecutors say the JetBlue flight attendant flipped out over a fight with an agitated traveler Monday, cursing over the intercom before grabbing some beer from the plane’s galley and making a grand exit down …. Read the original article  : here.

Dramatic exit could lead to 7 years for NY flight attendant, hailed by some as folk hero

Flight attendant could get prison for grand exit

NEW YORK – No fed-up worker has ever said “I’ve had it” quite like Steven Slater.
Prosecutors say the JetBlue flight attendant flipped out over a fight with an agitated traveler Monday, cursing at the passengers before grabbing some beer from the plane’s galley and making a grand exit …. Source article  : Dramatic exit could lead to 7 years for NY flight attendant, hailed by some as folk hero.

Kentucky GOP Senate candidate Rand Paul denies suggestions that he kidnapped anyone

GOP candidate Paul denies kidnapping suggestions

WASHINGTON – Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul of Kentucky on Tuesday denied suggestions he ever kidnapped anyone or forced them to use drugs, and said he hasn’t ruled out a lawsuit against a magazine that ran an article describing events from his college days.
The article in GQ quotes an unnamed …. Source article  : Kentucky GOP Senate candidate Rand Paul denies suggestions that he kidnapped anyone.