Daily Archives: July 31, 2009
Police seek couple after Holocaust survivor found dead and tied up
By Calvin Palmer New York police said today they want to question two people in connection with the death of an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor who was found dead in his apartment with his arms bound behind his back. Guido Felix … Continue reading
Wife jailed for her part in husband’s secret filming of young girls bathing
By Calvin Palmer A teaching assistant was given a two-and-a-half jail sentence today for her part in a child pornography operation that filmed young girls as they bathed. Rosemary Foxall, 49, of Brownhills, West Midlands, prepared baths for the girls … Continue reading
Filed under Justice, News, United Kingdom
Mother accused of locking toddler in 100-degree attic
By Calvin Palmer A Massachusetts mother appeared in court today after allegedly locking her three-year-old son in an attic where the temperature reached more than 100 degrees. Kristen Paquette, 27, of Lowell, was arraigned at Lowell District Court on charges … Continue reading
Restaurant owner shot trying to enforce smoking ban
By Calvin Palmer Turkey recorded its first smoking-ban murder when a restaurant owner was shot dead trying to prevent his customers from smoking, according to the Hurriyet newspaper. A fight broke out after Hidir Karayigit, 46, ordered a group of … Continue reading
Hacker loses appeal against extradition to U.S.
By Calvin Palmer The British hacker who penetrated American military Web sites searching for proof of alien life has lost his High Court appeal against extradition to the U.S. Gary McKinnon, 43, of Wood Green, north London, is accused by … Continue reading
Filed under Justice, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Five-foot shark hurls teenager off surfboard
By Calvin Palmer A teenager escaped with a cut lip and ripped wetsuit yesterday morning when a five-foot shark hurled him off his surfboard. Zac Skyring, 14, was taking an early morning surf with his father at Broken Head, just … Continue reading
Filed under Environment, News
Evacuated residents return home after blaze at chemical plant
By Calvin Palmer A fire at a chemical plant that saw a central Texas town put under a mandatory evacuation order was eventually brought under control yesterday evening. The fire broke out around noon at the El Dorado Chemical Co, … Continue reading
Filed under Environment, News
