Month: December 2007

(AP) — Funerals were held Tuesday for two more victims of last week’s deadly mall shooting, while a service for a third victim was delayed because of snow. At the funeral for Angie Schuster, the Rev. Donald Shane referred not only to the eight people gunned down last Wednesday at Omaha’s Westroads Mall, but to

(AP) — The man who killed four people at a church and missionary training center shot himself in the head and died after being hit by shots from a church security officer, police said Tuesday. Matthew Murray, 24, was struck multiple times by a security officer at New Life Church Sunday, but his death was

(AP) — A former police officer suspected in his wife’s disappearance has set up a Web site to ask for financial help with his legal defense. Drew Peterson’s site says he wants to collect money from people who believe he deserves a defense without going broke. “For the cost of a few cups of your

(AP) — Expect cheers among hardcore online game enthusiasts when they learn Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year. Or, more accurately, expect them to “w00t.” “W00t,” a hybrid of letters and numbers used by gamers as an exclamation of happiness, topped all other terms in the Springfield dictionary publisher’s online poll for the word that best

(AP) — A thick glaze of ice brought down power lines and cut electricity to close to a million homes and businesses, closed schools and canceled flights Tuesday as a major storm blasted the nation’s midsection. At least 23 deaths had been blamed on the storm system since the waves of sleet and freezing rain

(AP) — Funerals were held Tuesday for two more victims of last week’s deadly mall shooting, while a service for a third victim was delayed because of snow. At the funeral for Angie Schuster, the Rev. Donald Shane referred not only to the eight people gunned down last Wednesday at Omaha’s Westroads Mall, but to

(AP) — A thick glaze of ice brought down power lines and cut electricity to close to a million homes and businesses, closed schools and canceled flights Tuesday as a major storm blasted the nation’s midsection. At least 23 deaths had been blamed on the storm system since the waves of sleet and freezing rain

(AP) — The man who killed four people at a church and missionary training center shot himself in the head and died after being hit by shots from a church security officer, police said Tuesday. Matthew Murray, 24, was struck multiple times by a security officer at New Life Church Sunday, but his death was

(AP) — A second day of funerals for those killed by a gunman in a crowded shopping mall brought reflection Tuesday that grief haunts not just the victims’ relatives, but also the entire community. Services were held for two more victims of last week’s shootings at the hands of a suicidal teenager, while a service

(AP) — A second day of funerals for those killed by a gunman in a crowded shopping mall brought reflection Tuesday that grief haunts not just the victims’ relatives, but also the entire community. Services were held for two more victims of last week’s shootings at the hands of a suicidal teenager, while a service

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – A Galveston County grand jury has returned a capital murder indictment against the suburban Houston couple accused of killing the toddler nicknamed “Baby Grace.” The Galveston County grand jury voted Wednesday on the indictment against 19-year-old Kimberly Dawn Trenor and her 24-year-old husband, Royce Clyde Zeigler II. District Attorney Kurt Sistrunk

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – A Galveston County grand jury has returned a capital murder indictment against the suburban Houston couple accused of killing the toddler nicknamed “Baby Grace.” The Galveston County grand jury voted Wednesday on the indictment against 19-year-old Kimberly Dawn Trenor and her 24-year-old husband, Royce Clyde Zeigler II. District Attorney Kurt Sistrunk

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer ATLANTA, GA.(AP) – Merck & Co. is recalling about a million doses of a childhood vaccine, after testing showed a sterilization problem in a Pennsylvania factory. The company is not aware of any harm to children who received the vaccine, known as Hib, which prevents meningitis and pneumonia. It

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer ATLANTA, GA.(AP) – Merck & Co. is recalling about a million doses of a childhood vaccine, after testing showed a sterilization problem in a Pennsylvania factory. The company is not aware of any harm to children who received the vaccine, known as Hib, which prevents meningitis and pneumonia. It

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press Writer SAN DIEGO, CA.(AP) – Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock’s critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife Tina Turner, died Wednesday at his home in suburban San Diego. He was 76. Turner died at his San Marcos home,

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press Writer SAN DIEGO, CA.(AP) – Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock’s critical architects was overshadowed by his ogrelike image as the man who brutally abused former wife Tina Turner, died Wednesday at his home in suburban San Diego. He was 76. Turner died at his San Marcos home,

EL PASO — ABC 7 has learned a controversial hire made by Socorro ISD superintendent Sylvia Atkinson has resigned her position. Ida Trevino had served as the district’s first Task Force Commander, and her husband, Guillermo Salinas, worked under herauthority as a district police officer. In September, Socorro trustee Craig Patton said he was “uncomfortable”

EL PASO — ABC 7 has learned a controversial hire made by Socorro ISD superintendent Sylvia Atkinson has resigned her position. Ida Trevino had served as the district’s first Task Force Commander, and her husband, Guillermo Salinas, worked under herauthority as a district police officer. In September, Socorro trustee Craig Patton said he was “uncomfortable”

OZONA, Texas (AP) – Retired Archbishop Patrick Flores has been found safe in Ozona, more than 200 miles from San Antonio, one day after he turned up missing. No criminal activity seems to be involved with this case, police said. Flores, who served as bishop of the El Paso diocese in 1978-79, was driving his

OZONA, Texas (AP) – Retired Archbishop Patrick Flores has been found safe in Ozona, more than 200 miles from San Antonio, one day after he turned up missing. No criminal activity seems to be involved with this case, police said. Flores, who served as bishop of the El Paso diocese in 1978-79, was driving his

EUNICE, N.M.(AP) – A court has rejected an appeal by two nuclear watchdog groups challenging a decision to approve a license to build a uranium enrichment factory in southeastern New Mexico. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission awarded the license to Louisiana Energy Services in June 2006. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District

EUNICE, N.M.(AP) – A court has rejected an appeal by two nuclear watchdog groups challenging a decision to approve a license to build a uranium enrichment factory in southeastern New Mexico. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission awarded the license to Louisiana Energy Services in June 2006. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – Twin brothers accused of running a dog fighting operation out of Chaparral have sued their employers, alleging racial discrimination. Daron Scott filed his lawsuit Dec. 5 in U.S. District Court in Las Cruces, while his brother, Duryea Scott, sued Sept. 24 in U.S. District Court in El Paso, Texas. The

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) – Twin brothers accused of running a dog fighting operation out of Chaparral have sued their employers, alleging racial discrimination. Daron Scott filed his lawsuit Dec. 5 in U.S. District Court in Las Cruces, while his brother, Duryea Scott, sued Sept. 24 in U.S. District Court in El Paso, Texas. The

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – With all that growing weight up front, how is it that pregnant women don’t lose their balance and topple over? Scientists think they’ve found the answer. There are slight differences between women and men in one lower back vertebrae and a joint in the hip, which

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – With all that growing weight up front, how is it that pregnant women don’t lose their balance and topple over? Scientists think they’ve found the answer. There are slight differences between women and men in one lower back vertebrae and a joint in the hip, which

By Stephanie Valle EL PASO — El Paso County Commissioners unanimously agreedMondayto partner with the Public Service Board to ask for help master planning storm water drainage. The PSB’s Ed Archuleta told the court he will send a grant request to the Texas Water Development Board and the Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of

By Stephanie Valle EL PASO — El Paso County Commissioners unanimously agreedMondayto partner with the Public Service Board to ask for help master planning storm water drainage. The PSB’s Ed Archuleta told the court he will send a grant request to the Texas Water Development Board and the Army Corps of Engineers on behalf of

EL PASO — Hundreds of troops returning fromIraq arrived atBiggs Army Airfield on Monday. The troops were the latest of the 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division to be reunited with their families over the past few days. Many of the soldiers had served 15 monthsin support oftroops facing combat. Sergeant Alejandra Mendoza, who came home

EL PASO — Hundreds of troops returning fromIraq arrived atBiggs Army Airfield on Monday. The troops were the latest of the 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division to be reunited with their families over the past few days. Many of the soldiers had served 15 monthsin support oftroops facing combat. Sergeant Alejandra Mendoza, who came home