Nation

Gypsies dispute over business turf

Published December 6, 2007

The California gypsy clan battle has all of the makings of a gangster movie.

Statesmen call for Darfur cease-fire, U.N.-AU forces

Published December 5, 2007

.JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - Veteran statesmen including former President Jimmy Carter appealed Tuesday for an immediate cease-fire in Darfur and called on the Sudanese government to drop all obstacles...

Teacher’s arrest raises free speech issues

Published December 5, 2007

It is unclear if a pro-Columbine comment was meant as sarcasm or as a threat.

Ruined vaccines force repeated shots

Published December 5, 2007

.DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Every year, thousands of American children go through the tearful, teeth-gritting ordeal of getting their vaccinations, only to be forced to do it all over again. The vaccines...

N.Y. police officer says he accidentally ate marijuana meatballs, sues for job

Published December 5, 2007

;NEW YORK (AP) - A counterterrorism detective who says his failed drug test came because his wife had spiked his meatballs with marijuana has filed a lawsuit to get his job back. Anthony Chiofalo asked...

California athiest’s case heard by 9th Circuit court

Published December 5, 2007

The man is challenging the use of "In God we trust" on U.S. currency.

Putin’s party crushes opposition at polls

Published December 3, 2007

The United Russian win would be a boon for Putin, who must step down as president.

Hamas casts long shadow over Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

Published December 3, 2007

>GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Hamas is casting a long shadow over Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Although weakened by harsh economic sanctions and feeling more isolated after last week's Mideast peace...