Construction, the holiday and poor driving combine for the Friday backup.
2011
In Focus: Allies hope ex-IMF leader has a future
Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s release without bail renews speculation that he may yet seek France’s presidency.
Chavez’ disclosure of cancer raises myriad questions
CARACAS, Venezuela – President Hugo Chavez’s revelation that he is battling cancer raises questions about the future of his drive to bring socialism to Venezuela and create a Latin America free of Washington’s influence. The biggest question, though, is just how sick is he? Suddenly, the issue isn’t so much about how long Chavez should […]
Public pool closed after two-day-dead corpse surfaces
FALL RIVER, Mass. – A preliminary investigation shows that “murky and cloudy” water in a public swimming pool helped conceal the body of a drowned woman for two days while people swam there, authorities said Friday. The Bristol County district attorney’s office said the body of Marie Joseph was submerged at the bottom of the […]
Greece halts boats headed to Gaza Strip
The move deals a blow to a flotilla aiming to break Israel’s sea blockade of the Palestinian territory.
Early suspect in slaying charged 53 years later
The man, now 71, joined the military and changed his name after being questioned by police.
African Union adopts road map for peace talks in Libya
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea – Africa’s heads of state signed off on a road map designed to help Libya emerge from civil war, but carefully dodged the issue of what role the country’s entrenched dictator Moammar Gadhafi should play in its future government. The proposal adopted by the 53-nation body comes after a delegation from the […]
Tucson suspect’s lawyers appeal forced drug ruling
The man who allegedly shot Gabrielle Giffords has been forcibly medicated with anti-psychotic drugs.
Massive protests mount against Assad in Syria
As demonstrations take place around the country, at least 14 are believed killed by army forces.
Gadhafi threatens retaliation in Europe
NATO airstrikes rattle Tripoli after one of the largest recent pro-government rallies.