Egg-throwing hostilities end in murder

What started as two neighbors throwing eggs at each other’s apartments ended with the death of an innocent man stabbed in the back. The San Antonio Express reports that 32-year-old Juan Antonio Rivera has entered a guilty plea to murder after he allegedly stabbed Michael Washington, 31, in the back with a kitchen knife. Sadly,

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Naxals hijack train, place 1 kg bomb on engine – Hindustan Times

Naxals hijack train, place 1 kg bomb on engine Hindustan Times Maoists on late Monday evening hijacked the Tatanagar-Bilaspur passenger train on the Howrah-Mumbai route in West Singhbhum district, adjoining the Saranda forest, a stronghold of the ultras. The red brigade took the train captive at9.30 pm and held it … and more

Man bitten by rattlesnake at Washington state Walmart

SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) – When Mica Craig reached down to brush what he thought was a stick off some mulch in the garden section of a Washington state Walmart, it turned around and sank its fangs into his hand. The Friday encounter with a rattlesnake sent Craig, 47, to the hospital, where he said he remained in excruciating pain and may lose feeling in two fingers. Wal-Mart Stores Inc has apologized. “I reached down to grab the stick to move it out of the way, and the snake stretched out, turned around and got its fangs in my right hand,” he said. …

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The media’s hijacking of pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng’s message – ChicagoNow (blog)

The media's hijacking of pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng's message ChicagoNow (blog) By Dennis Byrne, today at 4:41 pm Whatever fate awaits pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng, we know two things for sure: The Chinese tyrants will continue to force women to kill their wanted children. And President Barack Obama, who has ramped up the … and more

Ex-BP Engineer Mix Says Evidence May Clear Him in Spill Case – Bloomberg

Ex-BP Engineer Mix Says Evidence May Clear Him in Spill Case Bloomberg A former BP Plc (BP/) engineer charged with destroying evidence sought for a US probe of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill said a “third party” is withholding information that could clear him, according to court filings. Lawyers for Kurt Mix, … Former BP Engineer Kurt Mix Responds to Government's Indictment – Dismiss Bayoubuzz Arrested BP Engineer Kurt Mix Responds to Government's Indictment – “Dismiss” Forbes all 5 news articles

George Lucas proposes building affordable housing on property

It’s been a while since “Star Wars” creator George Lucas did something bold to endear himself to longtime fans. But an unexpected announcement from the legendary filmmaker and producer may win him accolades with the public, if not his wealthy neighbors. Lucas has spent nearly 25 years planning and lobbying to build a state-of-the-art movie

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Illinois Bride Found Dead in Bathtub in Wedding Gown

Hours After Wedding, Bride Is Stabbed to Death in Bathtub

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Earthquake-resistance checks lag on Tokyo buildings

Earthquake-resistance checks have been conducted on only about 10 per cent of the buildings the Tokyo metropolitan government ordered inspected to prevent vital roads from being blocked after a major earthquake, sources have said.

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Earthquake threat prompts questions at Midlands nuclear plant

The operators of Columbia’s 44-year-old nuclear fuel factory are trying to resolve federal questions about the plant’s ability to withstand a major earthquake.

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Somali pirates hijack oil tanker with 11 – Deccan Chronicle

Firstpost Somali pirates hijack oil tanker with 11 Deccan Chronicle A Liberian-flagged oil tanker, MT Smyrin, with 11 Indians, 14 Filipinos and a Romanian, was hijacked by Somali pirates on Wednesday off Oman's coast from the Arabian Sea. “This directorate has received information that MT Smyrin, was hijacked by Somali … Hijacked oil tanker near Oman has Indians among crew on board Firstpost Pirates ' hijack ' oil tanker Smyrni near Oman BBC News Liberian-flagged oil tanker hijacked off Masirah Island Times of Oman Hindustan Times

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