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CBS News | Lawmakers question Obama's pledge to scale back US nuclear arsenal Fox News WASHINGTON – President Obama's pledge to cut the United States' nuclear arsenal by one-third is sending the wrong message to the global community, some Washington lawmakers said Wednesday. “Now is not the time to pursue further strategic nuclear ... Analysis: Obama prods, gets share of pushback Obama Evokes Cold War In Speech At Berlin's Brandenburg Gate In Berlin, Obama says treating gays equally increases liberty for all |
Philly.com | Bulger to Soprano: Mob makes headlines this week Wall Street Journal The death in Italy of James Gandolfini, who played Mafia boss Tony Soprano on the popular HBO show "The Sopranos," was part of an unusual convergence of mob-related news making headlines this week. Here's a look: TONY SOPRANO'S DEATH. James Gandolfini Played Tony Soprano as Mob Boss With Everyman Problems Tributes to Tony Soprano: Hollywood Mourns the Death of James Gandolfini James Gandolfini's remains await autopsy in Rome |
ABC News | Taliban offer to free US soldier for Guantanamo prisoners USA TODAY Taliban demanding five senior operatives before opening peace talks. bergdahl. A frame grab from a video released by the Taliban shows a man believed to be Bowe Bergdahl, left. (Photo: IntelCenter via AP) ... Afghan Taliban offers to swap captive US soldier Bowe Bergdahl for 5 ... AP EXCLUSIVE: Taliban offer to free US soldier |
CBS News | Questions continue over police presence at Hernandez home NECN (NECN: Justin Michaels) - Aaron Hernandez's home is quiet Thursday morning. This is as we now know the body found about a mile from here is that a 27 year-old Odin Lloyd from Dorchester, Mass. The state medical examiner identified his body and says ... New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez questioned in murder probe Uncle: Patriots player had link to homicide victim Police search home of Patriots' Hernandez in murder probe |
AFP | US human trafficking report: Russia and China angered BBC News Russia and China have reacted angrily after the US downgraded them in a report on efforts to fight human trafficking. Russia spoke of its "indignation". A Chinese official called the report an example of an "arbitrary judgement". The annual US Department of ... US lauds Israel for efforts in combating trafficking US cites Russia, China among worst in human trafficking: report Moscow attacks US human trafficking report as politicized and arrogant |
Boston Globe | Tyler Seguin's error put Bruins in a hole Boston Globe The Bruins did not have a good start in Game 4. A shorthanded Chicago goal helped give the Blackhawks the early momentum they were seeking. The Bruins went on the power play when Johnny Oduya was called for interference at 5:18 of the first. Original Six: Seabrook's OT goal gives Blackhawks 6-5 win and ties Stanley Cup ... Blackhawks take shootout Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-all |
ABC News | Mueller: FBI uses drones for surveillance Ct Post FBI Director Robert Mueller testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on national security matters. As Mueller nears the end of his 12 years as head of the law enforcement agency, ... FBI's Robert Mueller: Drones Are In Use In America FBI says it uses surveillance drones on US soil US FBI Chief Says Drones Used Domestically |
BBC News | Singapore smog from Indonesia fire 'could last weeks' BBC News Singapore's prime minister has warned that the haze engulfing the city could last for weeks, as air pollution in the city-state soared to record levels. At 13:00 local time (05:00 GMT) Singapore's pollution standards index reached 371, breaking previous records ... Singapore Haze at Worst yet, Malaysia Schools Shut Singapore Air Pollution Hits Record Indonesia forest fires spark diplomatic row over record Singapore smog |
CBS News | FBI: Tip led to arrest of ex-professor in Mexico NorthJersey.com LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former University of Southern California professor who's accused of sex crimes involving two children has been deported to the United States after a Mexican citizen recognized his picture in the newspaper and informed the U.S. ... One of US FBI's most wanted nabbed in Mexico FBI 'Most Wanted' Professor Walter Lee Williams Being Deported From Mexico Alleged rapist, killer added to FBI's 'Most Wanted' list |
Trial of 'Whitey' Bulger returns to evidence of murders Reuters BOSTON | Thu Jun 20, 2013 5:12am EDT. BOSTON (Reuters) - The trial of James "Whitey" Bulger on Thursday turns back to evidence of the 19 murders the alleged mob boss is accused of committing or ordering while he ran the ruthless Winter Hill crime ... Bulger trial: The hit man of Country Club Lane The hit man next door: Bulger cohort's testimony shocks neighbors in Mass. Victims' relatives to testify in Bulger trial |