Monthly Archives: April 2010
Massive Gulf Coast oil spill may turn the tide on offshore drilling
By Calvin Palmer Sarah Palin’s presidential election battle cry of “Drill baby, drill!” seems to ring hollow in the light of the massive oil spill that is beginning to wash up on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. The … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Environment, News
Two miners killed in roof collapse at Kentucky coal mine
By Calvin Palmer Two miners have died after a roof collapse at a Kentucky coal mine with a long history of safety problems. Kentucky Office of Mine Safety and Licensing spokesman Dick Brown said the two miners were found dead … Continue reading
Filed under Business, Crime, Environment, News
Police find getaway car of man sought for chainsaw murder
By Calvin Palmer The police search for a man accused of decapitating his wife with a chainsaw centered on a Walmart parking lot in north Texas today. Lewisville police have issued an arrest warrant for Jose Fernando Corona, 49, charging … Continue reading
Winds of 100 mph blast Nevada
By Calvin Palmer Winds gusting at speeds of more than 100 mph have brought down power lines and hampered travel in northern Nevada. About 5,000 homes and businesses are without power in the Reno area. The California Highway Patrol closed a … Continue reading
Filed under Environment, News
Police link doctor’s killing to dispute with hospital colleague
By Calvin Palmer Police believe the gunman who killed a Yale University doctor outside his Connecticut home today may have had a dispute with him at the hospital where they both worked. Lishan Wang, 44, a Chinese citizen whose last … Continue reading
Utah convicted killer to face execution by firing squad
By Calvin Palmer A state judge in Utah today signed the warrant for the execution of Ronnie Lee Gardner who has been on death row for 25 years. Gardner, 49, was convicted of the fatal shooting of attorney Michael Burdell … Continue reading
Missing Florida boy found safe and well in New York City cathedral
By Calvin Palmer A three-year-old Florida boy reported missing on Monday turned up at St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City last night. Nathaniel Fons, from Flagler County, was found wandering alone by a security guard. The youngster had a … Continue reading
Missouri father found guilty of murder and incest
By Calvin Palmer A 49-year-old Missouri man accused of impregnating his daughter four times and causing the death of one of the babies was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges today at a Cass County court. Jurors took a … Continue reading
Intellectually challenged gather for rallies advocating gun rights
By Calvin Palmer A certain section of American society seems determined to have the finger of scorn pointed by the rest of the civilized world at the United States. A few dozen Second Amendment rights activists toted handguns and semi-automatic … Continue reading
Mexican bishop blames online porn and TV for child abuse by priests
By Calvin Palmer Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church appear incapable of seeing the elephant in the room when it comes to child abuse by priests. Bishop Felipe Arizmendi, a prominent bishop in Mexico, is the latest to try and … Continue reading
