2012年6月12日星期二

Yahoo! News: Terrorism

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: Terrorism


George Zimmerman's wife arrested on perjury charge

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 01:56 PM PDT

ShellieZimmermanPolice allege she spoke in code with her husband and lied to the judge about their finances.


Witness: I saw Sandusky in the showers with a boy

Posted: 11 Jun 2012 04:27 PM PDT

Jerry Sandusky Witness Tells of Staring at Coach in the Showers With a BoyPenn State assistant coach Mike McQueary, a key prosecution witness in the trial of fellow football coach Jerry Sandusky, today yelled at a defense attorney when pressed about his claim that he saw Sandusky raping a young boy in the team's showers.


Beached whale and more photos of the day

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 11:00 AM PDT

Beached whale and more photos of the dayPeople surround a beached whale that died during low tide in White Rock, B.C., on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

Police missed Auburn shooting suspect by minutes

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 11:04 AM PDT

Authorities Missed Auburn Shooting Suspect By MinutesAlabama police believe they missed by minutes the man suspected of a triple murder near Auburn University when they arrived at a house where he was reported to be hiding.


Clinton: Russian attack helicopters headed to Syria

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 12:15 PM PDT

This video image taken from amateur video and broadcast by Bambuser/Homslive shows a series of devastating explosions rocking the central Syrian city of Homs, Syria, Monday, June 11, 2012. Live streaming video caught the devastation during one of the heaviest examples of violence since the uprisings began over a year ago. (Photo/Bambuser/Homslive via AP video) MANDATORY CREDIT: BAMBUSER/HOMSLIVESecretary of State Hillary Clinton says Russia is sending Syria choppers and warns it could escalate the country's conflict.


Anne Frank’s diary turns 70

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 11:11 AM PDT

Anne Frank Diary 70th AnniversarySeventy years ago, on her 13th birthday, Anne Frank received what would become the world's most famous diary. The red-checkered notebook was given to Frank by her father, Otto, on June 12, 1942—22 days before Frank and her German-born Jewish family went into hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. "I hope I will [...]


Fla. governor defends voter purge despite court challenge threat

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 09:27 AM PDT

Florida, DOJ battle on voter roll purgeFlorida Gov. Rick Scott hit the cable circuit on Tuesday morning to defend his state's efforts to prevent illegal immigrants from voting, amid news that the Justice Department will challenge his plan in court. "I have an obligation to enforce the laws of our land. You don't get to vote in Florida if you're a [...]


Obama, Romney can now accept donations via text message

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 10:32 AM PDT

Obama, Romney campaigns both use 'out of touch' attackIn a rare sign of bipartisan unity, the Federal Election Commission unanimously approved a proposal late Monday that will allow federal candidates and campaign committees to accept political donations via text message. The move, advocated by politicians on both sides of the aisle including President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, is aimed at giving average [...]


Sen. Cornyn joins chorus calling for Eric Holder’s resignation

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 12:23 PM PDT

Attorney General Eric Holder testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2012, before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing looking into national security leaks. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday revealed exactly where he stands on Eric Holder, publicly calling for the attorney general's resignation during a committee hearing. "Mr. Attorney General, it's more with sorrow than ... anger that I would say that you leave me no alternative but to join those that call upon you to resign your [...]


Strangers send terminally ill man on trip around the world

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 11:27 AM PDT

Like" us on Facebook.com/TrendingNow and follow Trending Now on Twitter: @Knowlesitall and @YahooTrending. A year ago, 23-year-old Jake Villanueva of Vancouver was diagnosed with stage 4 renal cell carcinoma, a terminal illness that affected his kidneys. He was given six months to live. A few days ago, he went on the social news site Reddit to share his [...]

Groupon offers to name your baby for $1,000

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 11:48 AM PDT

The deal-of-the-day site Groupon is offering a most unusual purchase opportunity that is sure to generate attention and controversy. For $1,000, Groupon will name your baby "Clembough." In the product's description, Groupon explains: "All too often, the importance of a child's name takes a backseat to other "needs" such as food, shelter, and clothing. Groupon, [...]

How to donate to Miami ‘cannibal’ victim's recovery fund

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 01:08 PM PDT

Doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Florida have released photos of Ronald Poppo, the homeless man who had significant portions of his face bitten off on May 26 during an attack by the "Causeway Cannibal," Rudy Eugene. Poppo is said to be awake and alert, while doctors continue to treat his injuries. The hospital has [...]
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