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Murder charges for 2 former Georgia police officers accused of using stun guns on man in cuffs

ATLANTA – A grand jury indictment charging two former Atlanta area police officers with murder says a man died after the officers used stun guns on him while his hands were cuffed behind his back. The indictment filed Tuesday charges…

5-3. Colón consigue liderato en las mayores en el trunfo de los Mets

Houston (EEUU) – El abridor dominicano Bartolo Colón lanzó seis episodios y con el apoyo de dos cuadrangulares llevó a los Mets de Nueva York a una victoria por 5-3 sobre los Bravos de Atlanta. Colón (9-4) llegó a nueve…

There is no nationwide crime wave (and police killings are not up)

Since 1991, murder and violent crime have plummeted in the U. S. But in a widely discussed op-ed in the Wall Street Journal titled “The New Nationwide Crime Wave,” Heather Mac Donald recently made a startling claim: “Gun violence in…

Jeb Bush staying on campaign sidelines — but not for long?

At every stop along the undeclared campaign trail, Jeb Bush studiously reminds voters that he is not yet running for president. “I’m not a candidate, and if I am a candidate, this is a long journey,” Bush told a crowd…

Passions heated over proposed EPA rule on plant emissions

As a part of its controversial proposed rule to limit carbon emissions from existing power plants, the EPA held simultaneous public comment sessions in Washington, Atlanta and Denver Tuesday. The comments, designed to help shape the formulation of the final…

Illegal souvenirs that could land you in trouble

During fiscal year 2011, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency says it seized more than 60,000 Kinder Eggs because the small plastic toys inside the chocolate shell could pose a choking hazard for young children. (CBP.gov) U.S. Customs and…

Would anonymous accusers ever have to come forward in sexual assault suit against John Travolta?

John Travolta (Reuters) John Travolta is being sued by two unnamed male massage therapists who allege Travolta tried sexually assaulted them during massage sessions. Both men are remaining anonymous and are being referred to as John Doe 1 and John…

Left Declares Hunting Season on ‘Mama Grizzlies’

With progressives worried their hold on power may be tenuous, they are honing their attack on the driving power behind the rise of the Tea Party movement: conservative women. Former President Bill Clinton – of all people – was recently…