Thursday, April 4, 2013

[U.S.] Reward Is Increased by Officials in Texas

Reward Is Increased by Officials in Texas
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/05/us/officials-hope-reward-offer-brings-help-in-killings.html?pagewanted=all
KAUFMAN, Tex. - On the day that hundreds gathered amid tight security to remember this county's slain district attorney and his wife, Gov.

Murder suspect shoots Mississippi cop inside police headquarters
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57578075/murder-suspect-shoots-miss-cop-inside-police-hq/
JACKSON, Miss. - A murder suspect being interviewed at the Jackson, Miss., police headquarters shot a detective Thursday and those who came to investigate the gunfire found both men dead, authorities said.

Former Mass. US senator not ruling out run in NH
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/04/04/former-senator-scott-brown-not-ruling-out-run-in-nh/
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) -- Former Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Scott Brown says he's not done with politics. And he's not ruling out a run for office in New Hampshire.

Marijuana: Changing Attitudes
http://swampland.time.com/2013/04/03/marijuana-next/
Public opinion on legalizing marijuana use has ebbed and flowed over the past four decades. Today, for the first time, a majority of the American public favors legalizing marijuana, and support has risen 11 points since 2010.

Sen. Nelson says he now backs gay marriage
http://swampland.time.com/2013/04/04/bill-nelson-now-endorses-gay-marriage/
In a rapid turnaround, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson of Florida announced Thursday that he now supports gay marriage and would join efforts to strike down its prohibition.

New Hillary Clinton memoir likely to fuel 2016 speculation
http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation/washington/cabinet/20130404_ap_apnewsbreakhillaryclintonbookexpectedin2014.html
By Steve Holland. WASHINGTON | Thu Apr 4, 2013 12:45pm EDT. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton, already the front-runner in the minds of many Democrats for the 2016 U.S.

Enron CEO's sentence may be reduced
http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/04/04/4751084/enron-ceos-sentence-may-be-reduced.html
HOUSTON -- A possible agreement is being discussed that could reduce the prison sentence of former Enron Corp. CEO Jeffrey Skilling for his role in the collapse of the energy giant, according to the Justice Department.

Ohio judge sentences convicted "Craigslist" killer to death
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2013/04/04/craigslist_killer_sentenced_to_death_for_murdering_3_men_he_lured_with_phoney_job_offers.html
By Kim Palmer. AKRON, Ohio | Thu Apr 4, 2013 12:58pm EDT. AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - An Ohio judge sentenced Richard Beasley to death on Thursday for the murder of three down-on-their-luck men who responded to an ad he placed on the Craigslist ...

Obama tries to balance governing, campaigning
http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation/washington/20130404_ap_obamaraisescaliforniamoneyfordemocrats.html
It's not easy being president and political leader at the same time. During fundraisers this week in the San Francisco area, President Obama pledged to work with House Republicans in the months ahead - and also said he wants to see a Democratic House ...

Students Want U of R Professor Disciplined For Blog Comments
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57577956/professors-blog-on-steubenville-rape-stirs-anger/
Rochester, N.Y. - Once again University of Rochester economics professor Steven Landsburg is creating a buzz on campus. This time it's his comments on rape following an Ohio rape case where two teenage boys were convicted for assaulting a teenage girl.



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