Monday, February 4, 2013

[U.S.] In sniper Chris Kyle's shooting death, postwar worlds collide

In sniper Chris Kyle's shooting death, postwar worlds collide
http://www.sfgate.com/news/texas/article/Ex-Navy-SEAL-died-pursuing-his-passion-4248233.php
A killer and a survivor, Chris Kyle had left the dust-worn places where he had to worry about enemy fire -- or even friendly fire.

8 dead, 38 hurt as tour bus crashes in Calif.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/calif-tour-bus-hits-pickup-truck-8-dead-article-1.1254648
YUCAIPA, Calif. (AP) - At least eight people were killed and 38 injured Sunday when a tour bus careened out of control while traveling down a Southern California mountain road, struck a car, flipped and plowed into a pickup truck, authorities said.

Obama to appeal to public, law enforcement for support on new gun control laws
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/white-house-releases-photo-obama-firing-gun-article-1.1253830
President Obama will pitch his gun control proposals to the public and the law enforcement community Monday, as he calls for a ban on assault weapons and seeks to install universal background checks for gun buyers.

Details emerge on man in standoff
http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2013/feb/04/details-emerge-man-standoff-20130204/?news
Jan Poland (center) walks with her son Aaron and daughter Lydia as they join friends and family to pay respects to Charles Albert Poland Jr.

Monday forecast: Cold, windy, with snow late
http://www.the-review.com/local%20news/2013/02/01/last-day-of-january-brings-snow-and-cold-to-the-area
Another cold and windy day with a chance of snow is in the forecast for Baltimore on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

John Kerry to address colleagues at State Dept.
http://www.thestate.com/2013/02/03/2617137/kerry-calls-foreign-officials.html
WASHINGTON - New Secretary of State John Kerry will be introducing himself to his agency's employees Monday after spending much of the weekend making connections with leaders around the world.

The Walking Dead Super Bowl Commercial Teaser
http://comicbook.com/blog/2013/02/03/the-walking-dead-super-bowl-commercial-teaser-2/
During Super Bowl XLVII, Time Warner Cable is airing a commercial featuring AMC's The Walking Dead. Norman Reedus, who plays Daryl Dixon, will be starring in the commercial.

Michigan museum to honor Rosa Parks' 100th birthday
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/press-past/2013/02/04/remembering-rosa-parks-on-her-100th-birthday
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - A Detroit-area museum is planning a celebration in honor of the 100th anniversary of civil rights icon Rosa Parks' birth.

Mayors like Cuomo budget proposal on arbitration
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/cuomo-exercise-power-3b-sources-article-1.1254559?localLinksEnabled=false
ALBANY, N.Y. - Some mayors are expressing support for a proposal in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget that could save their cities money at contract time.

Family Gras, that other big event this weekend, rocks 'n' rolls in Metairie
http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2013/02/moss_point_parade_first_mardi.html
Family Gras 2013 faced some tough competition this weekend, but the Carnival festival drew crowds of enthusiastic parade and music enthusiasts to Metairie on Friday, Feb. 1. The festival continues Saturday, Feb. 2, with more music and food at the site near ...

After visiting Harvard, dozens in Pa. high school group injured when bus hits ...
http://bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/02/02/bus-hits-overpass-boston-injuring-passengers/i64JObe8nyUT8tH0GJbEVI/story.html
BOSTON - After a visit to Harvard University, dozens in a group of high school students and their adult chaperones were injured when their charter bus hit a bridge after police say the driver failed to heed low-clearance warning signs.

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