Police chief gun club indicted in boy's Uzi death - Yahoo! News
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - A police chief and a gun club in western Massachusetts have been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of an 8-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in the head while firing an Uzi submachine gun at a gun fair. Pelham Police Chief Edward Fleury owns the COP Firearms & Training, which sponsored the gun show last month in Westfield. Christopher ...
The Press Association: City warning to transfer middle men
Manchester City have issued a red card to agents and intermediaries aiming to cash in on their vast new wealth in the January transfer window. Manager Mark Hughes insists they will only deal directly with the clubs involved when they come to do business and no-one else. The Welshman is adamant Eastlands will not become a playground for those aiming to get rich quick. "There is a lot of ...
The Press Association: FA vow to take action
The Football Association have vowed to "take the strongest possible action" against anyone found guilty of Islamophobic or racist chanting against Middlesbrough striker Mido. The Egyptian striker was targeted by Newcastle fans as he warmed up in the Tees-Tyne derby at the Riverside Stadium last weekend, and has called on the game's governing body to take stern measures. Mido ...
The Press Association: 'Show of strength led to arrest'
Four suspected Real IRA men were arrested following a tip-off that the dissident republican terror group put on a show of strength for TV cameras, a court has heard. Armed police swooped on a car carrying the four-man gang from Derry as they travelled south of the border hours after four BBC journalists were detained in the area. Alleged Real IRA members Gary Donnelly, 38, of Kildrum Gardens, ...
The Press Association: Smyth heads back to Europe
After six years in America and "too many nights eating on my own" Ireland's Des Smyth is preparing to reignite his European Senior Tour career next year. The 55-year-old former Ryder Cup player, who was one of Ian Woosnam's vice-captains at The K Club in 2006, earned 4.4 million dollars (just over 3million) on the US Champions Tour, but has decided to concentrate on Europe ...
The Press Association: Fabregas: My future's at Arsenal
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has once again re-affirmed his commitment to the Gunners. The 21-year-old Spaniard was given the armband by manager Arsene Wenger following William Gallas' controversial outburst and has enjoyed successive victories in his first two games in charge - the last at Barclays Premier League title rivals Chelsea on Sunday. Fabregas said in a statement to the ...
The Associated Press: Putin hosts live Q&A broadcast
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV - 8 minutes ago, Putin said nothing Thursday to encourage the speculation, saying he is happy serving the country in his current job. But the scope of the questions he chose to answer -- ranging from bread-and-butter issues to global politics -- appeared aimed at casting him as the best hope for a country at a tough time. Medvedev has kept a lower profile and has not held ...
FOX Sports on MSN - NFL - NFLPA sues to block drug suspensions
The suit filed in federal court here is on behalf of Kevin Williams and Pat Williams of the Minnesota Vikings, and Charles Grant, Deuce McAllister and Will Smith of the New Orleans Saints. The five players were suspended for four games for testing positive for the banned diuretic bumetanide, which can be used as a masking agent for steroids. The drug was in a dietary supplement, StarCaps, that ...
FOX Sports on MSN - MMA/Boxing - De La Hoya's the champ of cross promotion
by Mark Kriegel, LAS VEGAS - He's asking 4.95 to see him fight Manny Pacquiao on pay per view. Still, Oscar De La Hoya feels your pain. Here, then, was the Golden Boy's prescription for cost-effective pay-per-viewing: Get a twelve pack of the right beer for you and your friends. Next, get a bottle of the right tequila. Finally, to modulate your buzz, grab a can of the right energy ...
Struggling to Retain Power Canadian Leader Calls for Parliament to Close - NYTimes.com
By IAN AUSTEN, Struggling to Retain Power, Canadian Leader Calls for Parliament to Close OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Stephen Harper formally requested Thursday that Canada's Parliament be closed down in an effort to delay a vote that could bring down his new government. Mr. Harper's move is unprecedented, and comes less than two months after he won re-election. If his request is rejected ...
Businessman plans inaugural party for the people - CNN.com
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As Washington gears up for January's presidential inauguration with high-priced tickets to fancy affairs, one businessman is making sure that some of the less fortunate will have a chance to share in the festivities. Virginia businessman Earl Stafford has spent million to give hundreds of poverty-stricken and terminally ill Americans, along with wounded men and women in ...
By John Hughes, The three men are trying to recover from their appearance before Congress two weeks ago when they were ridiculed for arriving in Washington in separate private jets to plea for funds and left empty-handed. They demonstrated contrition today, pledging to work for a year, traveling to Washington by car and providing specific plans for viability. "We need to act," said ...
Polluters to spend record sum to fix violations - Yahoo! News
WASHINGTON - The government's latest statistics show that companies violating environmental laws will spend a record 1.8 billion to reduce pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that when the upgrades are made, releases of pollutants into the environment will be reduced by an estimated 3.9 billion pounds per year. The data was released Thursday. It represents the final ...
The Associated Press: Starbucks CFO: Company may miss 1Q profit estimate
By LAUREN SHEPHERD - 11 minutes ago, NEW YORK (AP) -- Starbucks Corp.'s chief financial officer says the coffee retailer does not expect to meet Wall Street's profit expectations in the current quarter. CFO Troy Alstead said Thursday that he could not provide specific guidance, but that same-store sales have deteriorated so far in the period, the company's fiscal first quarter. ...
The Associated Press: Boot Knut? Ex-cuddly cub faces uncertain future
By MATT MOORE and WILLIAM PEACOCK - 10 minutes ago, Polar bear Knut cleans himself in his outdoor enclosure at the Berlin Zoo, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Knut will turn two years old on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns) BERLIN (AP) -- On the eve of superstar polar Bear Knut's second birthday, fans are worried that he will have to leave his home in the Berlin Zoo, despite pleas he ...
The Associated Press: White Sox Braves complete deal
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago White Sox completed a six-player trade with Atlanta on Thursday, sending right-hander Javier Vazquez and lefty reliever Boone Logan to the Braves for four prospects. The White Sox acquired catcher Tyler Flowers, infielders Jonathan Gilmore and Brent Lillibridge and left-handed pitcher Santos Rodriguez. ...