National & World Headlines
Islamics denounce shooting at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, TEXAS - The alleged Fort Hood gunman is an American soldier of Palestinian descent who is a lifelong Muslim.
Unemployment reaches 26-year high
WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 and is likely to go higher.
Hood victims at risk of death
TEMPLE, Texas - A doctor at a hospital where several of the wounded from the shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas were taken says some patients are still at risk of dying.
Fort Hood shooter's family releases statement
Here is a statement by Nader Hasan, cousin of Nidal Hasan, e-mailed from a spokeswoman for the family: "As Nidal Hasan's first cousin, and because his parents are no longer alive, I wanted to issue a statement on behalf of my family.
SWAT arrests office gunman in Orlando, 6 victims in all
************* UPDATE ORLANDO — The Orlando Police Chief Val Demings has confirmed a S.
Lady officer praised for heroics
KILLEEN, Texas - A civilian police officer is being praised for taking down a man suspected of opening fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood when she shot him in the torso.
Policeman spanks woman
UNDATED — A woman who said she had her pants pulled down before being spanked more than one dozen times by an Ocoee Police Department sergeant plans to attend an upcoming court hearing and hopes to speak to a judge.
Caught on tape: man tased for nothing?
MINNEAPOLIS — A man Tasered by a Minneapolis, Minnesota police officer says he was stunned for no reason and that dashcam video of the incident will prove it.
Mystery over missing Obama voters
RICHMOND, Va. – Last year, 23-year-old Rashida Hill watched the presidential debates, visited the college political party meetings and put a Barack Obama bumper sticker on her townhouse door.
Maine repeals law governing gay marriage
PORTLAND, Maine - Supporters of same-sex marriage are vowing to continue the fight, after voters in Maine voted to repeal a law allowing such unions.
Republicans seek impetus From victories in N.J. and Va.
Savoring their victories in gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia, Republicans were trying on Wednesday morning to build momentum, in a time of economic concern, for a strong challenge to President Obama’s party in next year’s midterm Congressional elections.
D.C. sniper appeals execution
UNDATED — Attorneys representing D.
Mike's Mail Bag: swine flu
TYLER — Michael Wesp wants to hear your thoughts on inmates at Guantanamo Bay receiving swine flu shots.
Man survives flu coma
ARIZONA — He says it was hard to believe, because his son is just 27 and as far as they know, he has no underlying health conditions.
Childhood diabetes rising
TYLER-Diabetes used to be a disease that occurred in older adults, but now the tables have turned.
8 more bodies found in Ohio rapist yard
CLEVELAND - Police say a rapist living in an Ohio home where several bodies have been found has been charged with five counts of aggravated murder.
North Korea expands arsenal of bombs
SEOUL – North Korea claimed Tuesday that it has successfully weaponized more plutonium for atomic bombs, a day after warning Washington to agree quickly to direct talks or face the prospect of a growing North Korean nuclear arsenal.
