Ex-FBI agent faces trial for 1982 slaying

"MIAMI, Florida (AP) -- John J. Connolly was hundreds of miles away in 1982 when gambling executive John Callahan's bullet-riddled body was discovered in the trunk of his Cadillac at Miami's airport. ...

India vs Sri Lanka, 5th ODI: SL struggling

"Sri Lanka chose to bat first after winning the toss against India in the 5th ODI at the Premdasa Stadium in Colombo. Scorecard However, their progress came to nought as the Indian bowlers kept a tight leash on things. Jayasuriya departed early to a delivery from Zaheer Khan...

Canada Extradites Nazi to Italy

One wonders would Canada be so quick to hand over criminals, charged for genocide with regards to the death of thousands of Native children, still hidden in un-marked graves?Edward Omahkataayo, Esq.

Dying to Live

Sort of an extention of "scared straight", mock funerals are helping some to take their own lives -- and potential-- more seriously. Corporations are also hiring "well-dying" consultants to transform their workforces. I'm not sure, though: perhaps my own mock funeral would...

S. Korean envoys to meet with Taliban

"S. Korean envoys to meet with Taliban 2007-08-02 South Korean and Afghan officials searched for a meeting place Thursday after agreeing to hold face-to-face talks with the Taliban to seek the release of the remaining 21 South Korean captives, a chief negotiator said. A...

U.S. seeks fliers possibly exposed to rare TB

This is concerning for frequent fliers like myself. As one who is in a plan twice a week, 48 weeks a year, I am constantly exposed to varying levels of "disgusting". At what point does the Airline have a responsibility to ensure the health of paying travelers?

Toady Duel: Senator Allen Fires Last Shot, Webb Uses Starting Pistol in Curio...

"One might expect the nearly departed Senator George Allen (lately R- Virginia) to fire at least one shot in anger, and he has promised to do so by honoring one of his campaign promises to the Virginia Gun Owners’ Coalition. His parting shot will be to introduce...

On a mission to help Filipino children

"Pia Corvera, 22, rode in a jeepney, a means of transportation popular in the Philippines, down the slope from the hillside facility where she stays with others, to a silent beach in Subic Bay. She said she felt happy when they were all together. A slogan written on the side...

The 30 Products and Services We Miss Most

"PC World Editors PC World editors fondly remember some of their technology favorites from bygone eras. Time and technology march on, but not without a few tears shed by our editors in memory of their favorite products and services of times past. Sure, we love our...

Madonna gains custody of Malawi boy

"Madonna and her husband left Malawi Friday after gaining custody of a 1-year-old boy they adopted during a weeklong tour of orphanages in this impoverished southern African nation. The private plane departed for an undisclosed destination just before 2 a.m. after a...