Police stations strength depleted for Games

NEW DELHI – Police stations in the capital will have fewer men during the Commonwealth Games — because 40 percent of the staff will be assigned to guard the athletes and Games venues.

“With just nine days left for the Games, we need additional security. So personnel will be deployed from each police station, particularly at …. Original source  : Police stations strength depleted for Games.

Enbridge to restart oil pipeline early next week, nearly 2 months after large Mich. spill

Enbridge to restart oil pipeline after Mich. spill

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Oil is expected to resume flowing early next week through an underground pipeline that ruptured nearly two months ago and spilled at least 820,000 gallons of crude oil into a southern Michigan waterway, the pipeline owner said Thursday.
Enbridge Inc. CEO Patrick Daniel said the …. Source  : Enbridge to restart oil pipeline early next week, nearly 2 months after large Mich. spill.

Low-IQ woman executed through injection in the US

WASHINGTON – The state of Virginia in the US Thursday executed its first woman in nearly a century for the murder of her husband and step-son in a plot concocted to reap their life insurance money, state officials said.

The execution of Teresa Lewis, 41, drew protests in particular because of her low IQ of 72, [..] Read the original article: here.

Prosecutors: Japan to release Chinese captain held in boat collision that caused major dispute

Japan to release Chinese boat captain amid tension

TOKYO – Japanese prosecutors said Friday they will release the captain of a Chinese fishing vessel involved in a collision near disputed islands.
The incident had raised tensions with China, which has angrily demanded Tokyo release the captain, and cut off ministerial-level talks with Japan.
Prosecutors on Ishigaki island in [..] Read the original article: here.

Yamuna water rising, flood situation grim in Agra

AGRA – With the water level of the river Yamuna rising ominously, the flood situation Friday here was described as grim by the district authorities who were shifting people along the banks to safer areas.

The Yamuna was flowing almost two feet above the 495-foot danger mark Friday, having touched 496.2 feet Thursday.
With more water …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Iraqi police say bomb attached to family car kills 4 children in Baghdad

Iraqi police say blast kills 4 children in Baghdad

BAGHDAD – A bomb attached to the car of a government worker exploded Thursday with his family and relatives inside, killing four children, officials said.
The blast is the latest violence in the capital, which has seen isolated strikes and major car bombings in recent weeks, including attacks …. Original source  : Iraqi police say bomb attached to family car kills 4 children in Baghdad.

Federal prosecutors say 2006 Salt Lake City library blast was Illinois man’s revenge

Prosecutors call 2006 Utah library blast revenge

SALT LAKE CITY – An Illinois man on trial in the bombing of a downtown Salt Lake City library was seeking revenge for the arrest of his son on a driving under the influence charge, federal prospectors claimed Thursday.
Thomas Zajac, 57, faces a six-count indictment for the Sept. 15, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federal prosecutors say 2006 Salt Lake City library blast was Illinois man’s revenge.

Driver facing felony charges in Utah tour bus crash released on $50,000 bail

Driver in Utah tour bus crash released on bail

SALT LAKE CITY – Authorities say a driver facing felony charges in a deadly tour bus crash in southern Utah has been freed from jail pending a court appearance.
Jail officials and court records in Cedar City say 26-year-old Yasushi Mikuni (YA’-shu-see Mick-CUE’-nee) was released on a $50,000 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Driver facing felony charges in Utah tour bus crash released on $50,000 bail.

Natural gas prices rise as traders watch for storm threat to Gulf of Mexico production

Natural gas up on storm threat to production

Natural gas prices edged higher Thursday as traders kept an eye on a potential tropical storm that could disrupt Gulf of Mexico production.
In addition, natural gas inventories rose less than expected last week and electricity demand increased from year-ago levels, which helped to push up prices. Natural gas … Read more >>>.

NTSB’s Hersman tells Congress that Metro has improved safety in year following June 2009 crash

NTSB head: Metro system safer after June ‘09 crash

WASHINGTON – The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says that Washington’s Metrorail system is significantly safer now than it was last year when a train crash killed nine people and injured dozens of others.
In July, the NTSB’s Deborah Hersman issued a scathing report criticizing an … Read : NTSB’s Hersman tells Congress that Metro has improved safety in year following June 2009 crash.

Forecasters say tropical storm warning issued for parts of Nicaragua, Honduras Caribbean coast

Tropical depression heads for Nicaragua, Honduras

MIAMI – A tropical storm warning and hurricane watch are issued for parts of Nicaragua and Honduras ahead of a tropical depression that could strengthen over the Caribbean.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said the governments of Nicaragua and Honduras issued the alerts for the stretch from Puerto Cabezas, …. Read the original article  : Forecasters say tropical storm warning issued for parts of Nicaragua, Honduras Caribbean coast.

Defense official says Army officer in charge of brain injury care reassigned amid allegations

DOD says brain injury office chief is reassigned

WASHINGTON – The Army officer in charge of overseeing treatment for troops suffering from brain injuries and psychological trauma has been reassigned until an internal investigation into his management of the office is completed, a senior Pentagon official said Thursday.
Col. Robert Saum is being replaced as acting director …. Source article  : Defense official says Army officer in charge of brain injury care reassigned amid allegations.

Tropical storm Matthew forms in Caribbean as Lisa regains tropical storm far out in Atlantic

Tropical storm Matthew forms in Caribbean
MIAMI – The National Hurricane Center says tropical storm Matthew has formed in the southwestern Caribbean.

Forecasters at the Miami center said at 5 p.m. EDT Thursday that Matthew has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and was moving westward at 16 mph. The center says Matthew was located 435 miles … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tropical storm Matthew forms in Caribbean as Lisa regains tropical storm far out in Atlantic.

Raid in Fallujah brings messy aftermath for Iraqi and US forces

Fallujah raid highlights Iraq’s security concerns

BAGHDAD – For a few hours last week, a part of Fallujah was a flashback to the depths of the Iraq war when insurgents ruled the city and its streets were shooting galleries.
During an afternoon raid, gunmen exchanged fire with American and Iraqi commandos. Panicked civilians ran for cover or …. Read the original article  : Raid in Fallujah brings messy aftermath for Iraqi and US forces.

Pair to appear in court in Ohio real estate agent robbery; 2 other agents’ killings are probed

2 to be arraigned in Ohio realty agent robbery

CLEVELAND – Two brothers accused of robbing an Ohio real estate agent who was showing them an apartment building are scheduled to appear in court as authorities look for clues in the killings of two other agents.
Paul Brooks, who’s 27, and 25-year-old Robert Brooks are in jail … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pair to appear in court in Ohio real estate agent robbery; 2 other agents’ killings are probed.

Calif. regulators approve independent panel to probe San Bruno blast, Pacific Gas & Electric

Calif regulators approve panel to probe blast

FRESNO, Calif. – California regulators voted Thursday to establish a high-level, independent panel to investigate the San Bruno gas line explosion that killed seven people and torched dozens of homes in the hills overlooking San Francisco Bay.
The resolution adopted 4-0 by the California Public Utilities Commission also called for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Calif. regulators approve independent panel to probe San Bruno blast, Pacific Gas & Electric.

Controller questioned cargo pilot’s turn in near-collision of 2 planes over Minneapolis

Tower questioned cargo pilot in Minn. near-miss

MINNEAPOLIS – An air traffic controller asked a cargo pilot why he didn’t make a turn as ordered in the moments before his plane’s near-collision with a US Airways jet over Minneapolis.
The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday the planes came within 50 to 100 feet of each other …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Controller questioned cargo pilot’s turn in near-collision of 2 planes over Minneapolis.

NTSB investigating near-collision of US Airways jet, cargo plane over Minneapolis

NTSB investigating near-collision over Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS – Federal regulators say they’re investigating the near-collision of a US Airways jet and a small cargo plane over Minneapolis.
The National Transportation Safety Board says the planes came within 50 to 100 feet of crashing near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport last week.
The NTSB says US Airways Flight 1848, an Airbus …. Original source  : NTSB investigating near-collision of US Airways jet, cargo plane over Minneapolis.

Colombia says No. 2 rebel commander killed in raid; major setback for insurgents

Colombia: No. 2 rebel commander killed in raid

BOGOTA, Colombia – Colombia’s military killed the No. 2 leader and top military strategist of the country’s main rebel army in blistering bombardments of a major jungle camp, officials announced Thursday, saying rebel informants helped prepare the demoralizing shock to an already weakened insurgency.
The death of Jorge Briceno, [..] Read the original article: here.

Prosecutor: Suspect in 3 DUI deaths cared only about himself while drinking on day of crash

Prosecutor: Man in DUI case drank beyond reason

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A man charged with murder in a drunken-driving collision that killed rookie Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two other people didn’t care about anyone but himself when he decided to drink that day and must accept responsibility for his actions, a prosecutor …. Source  : Gaea News Network.