A story of shock, chaos and bravery unfolds in Ft. Hood shooting
Eyewitnesses say the gunman sat and appeared to pray before calmly firing on his comrades. Officials say he got 100 rounds off before civilian officers brought him down in a firefight.
In the end, the shooting rampage at Ft. Hood came down to a gunfight between two civilian base police officers toting standard sidearms and a 39-year-old psychiatrist armed with .357 Magnum and a pistol equipped with laser sighting and extra bullets, officials said.
Tens of thousands of homes flooded in Mexico (MalaysiaNews.net)
A man moves a boat in front of a flooded home near Huimanguillo, Mexico, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009. According to local reports, nearly 200,000 people in the southern Mexican state of Tabasco have been affe…
American Muslims express fear, frustration after Ft. Hood shootings
The news that the suspect is one of their own brings up familiar feelings. Besides fears of retribution, they’re tired of sensing pressure to apologize for someone else’s ‘maniacal brutality.’
The news made Nihad Awad sick to his stomach.
Police identify those injured in rampage
Jason Rodriguez is accused of opening fire at a downtown office Friday, leaving one dead and five others injured.
Orlando police released the names this afternoon of the surviving victims in Friday’s deadly shooting at a downtown office building.
Healthcare bill clears parliamentary hurdle in House
After a pep talk from Obama, a rule vote passes but points out the partisan split. Democratic leaders expect a floor vote on the measure today.
The House kicked off a contentious debate on healthcare legislation as Democratic Party leaders appeared confident they had enough votes to bring the measure to the floor today.
Video B-Roll available via CNW – Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay kicks off in Victoria, BC. First video package in … (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada, began its amazing Canadian journey Oct. 30th in Victoria, BC. Fifteen well-known world citizens are adding global intrigue and excitement to the longest domestic torch relay in Olympic history by participating as Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torchbearers.
Mexican mayor vows war against drug lords (UPI)
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 6 (UPI) — The mayor of a town caught in the crosshairs of Mexico’s drug turf wars says he is ready to do whatever is necessary to fight back, even break the law.
Canadian job recovery comes crashing down (Toronto Sun)
Two months of steady job growth came to a crashing halt in October when the Canadian economy lost about 43,000 jobs, sending the unemployment rate to 8.6%, according to Statistics Canada.
Sarah Palin’s speeches were ready but never seen — until now
What the Republican vice presidential candidate would have said — in victory or loss — had she been allowed last year.
A year ago Wednesday, then-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stood by while her Republican running mate, Sen. John McCain, delivered his concession speech outside the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.
New study may deal final blow to acne drug Accutane
The study bolstered evidence of a link between the drug, pulled from the market in June, and inflammatory bowel disease. No medication is as effective in treating severe cases of acne.
Teenagers and young adults suffering from severe, scarring acne may ultimately lose the most effective treatment for the condition.
