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Some saw trouble ahead with Fort Hood shooter
In retrospect, the signs of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's growing anger over the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan seem unmistakable. But even people who worried his increasingly strident views were clouding his ability to serve the U.S. military could not predict the murderous rampage of whic…
New Nov 08, 2009 | 5:35 am
Pakistan suicide bombing kills anti-Taliban mayor
A suicide bomber blew himself up Sunday in a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan, killing an anti-Taliban mayor who had formed a militia to fight the militants and 11 other people, officials said.
New Nov 08, 2009 | 5:30 am
Ida becomes hurricane a 2nd time off Mexico coast
Ida grew into a hurricane for a second time as it roared over the Caribbean on a path that could take it between Mexico's resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula and Cuba before heading for the southern United States.
New Nov 08, 2009 | 5:25 am
Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa
China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in low interest loans to African nations over the next three years and said Beijing would cancel the government debts of some of the poorest of those countries, as the Asian powerhouse looked to deflect criticism that its investments in the co…
Nov 08, 2009 | 4:40 am
Homeland chief warns against anti-Muslim backlash
U.S. Homeland Security officials are working with groups around United States to head off any possible anti-Muslim backlash following the shootings at Fort Hood in Texas, the agency's chief said Sunday.
Nov 08, 2009 | 4:40 am
Purported Taliban commander claims responsibility for Pakistan market bombing that killed 12.
Nov 08, 2009 | 4:40 am
Suspect identified in Seattle police killing
Police described a suspect in the shooting death of a Seattle policeman as a "lone domestic terrorist" and said he was also suspected of firebombing four police vehicles.
Nov 08, 2009 | 4:10 am
Police: 1 killed, 3 injured in shooting near Vail
Gunfire erupted inside a bar near the ski town of Vail Saturday night, leaving one man dead and three others wounded, police said. A 63-year-old suspect was quickly arrested.
Nov 08, 2009 | 4:10 am
Fuel convoy hit in eastern Afghanistan
An Afghan police official says at least two private security guards have been wounded and two fuel tankers set on fire in eastern Afghanistan when militants attacked a supply convoy for NATO forces.
Nov 08, 2009 | 2:35 am
British soldier killed in southern Afghanistan
Britain's Defense Ministry says a British soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan.
Nov 08, 2009 | 2:25 am
Chinese premier says Beijing will provide $10 billion in loans to African countries.
Nov 08, 2009 | 2:05 am
Taser offers painful, terrifying experience
The sound was the worst part.
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New Taser warning prompts police to avoid aiming for chest
The Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office claims a perfect record from last year of hitting a target that officers now plan to avoid.
Nov 08, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Former Magic Valley man among Fort Hood shooting victims
A man who grew up in Jerome was the first victim shot in Thursday's Fort Hood shooting rampage that left 13 dead and 38 injured.
Nov 08, 2009 | 1:55 am | (0) Comments
China sends panda expert to Taiwan to aid breeding
Nothing like a little time apart to rekindle the affections that could lead to a baby panda.
Nov 08, 2009 | 1:55 am
Twin Falls Islamic Center condemns Fort Hood shooting
The Islamic Center of Twin Falls on Saturday condemned the actions of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan that left 13 dead and 38 injured at Fort Hood, Texas.
Nov 08, 2009 | 1:50 am | (0) Comments
Saudis take mountain from Yemen rebels
Saudi Arabian forces have taken control of a mountain straddling the border with Yemen and cleared it of Shiite rebels, in five days of fighting that saw three soldiers killed and 15 wounded, the assistant defense minister said on Sunday.
Nov 08, 2009 | 1:50 am
T.F. woman could face life in prison for lewdness conviction
ELKO - A Twin Falls woman faces up to life in prison after a jury found her guilty Friday of lewdness with a child under 14.
Nov 08, 2009 | 1:45 am | (0) Comments
Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting
The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included several people who shared the same profession as the alleged shooter, a father of three with ties to Laos whose family had a history of military service, a civilian who ha…
Nov 08, 2009 | 1:40 am
Jerome High School student researches cure for cancer
Tyler Ostler doesn't speak like an average 15-year-old. She sounds more like a molecular biologist - which is convenient, because that's what she intends to become.
Nov 08, 2009 | 1:35 am | (0) Comments
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