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Grief grips Binghamton after mass shooting
People who knew the suspected gunman in Friday’s shooting at an immigration services center in Binghamton, New York, were not surprised by his actions, the police chief said. “From the people close to him, the actions that he took were not a surprise to them,” Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski said Saturday. Wearing body armor and carrying two weapons, Jiverly Wong, 41, used his car to barricade the back door of the American Civic Association, which provides services to immigrants and English classes, authorities said
Motive unclear in deadly Binghamton shootings
Authorities are still sorting out the details after a shooting rampage Friday at a Binghamton, New York, immigration center left 14 people dead, including the suspected gunman. A senior law enforcement source with detailed knowledge of the investigation identified the suspect as Jiverly Wong, who is believed to be in his early 40s. Authorities executed a search warrant at Wong’s home in Johnson City, near Binghamton, and spoke to the suspect’s mother, the source said
Report: 2 taken from scene of deadly Binghamton shootings
A lone gunman began shooting Friday in an immigration services building in Binghamton, New York, killing at least four people, a law enforcement source close to the situation said. The source said more than a dozen were wounded. Police on the scene told CNN affiliate WBNG-TV that up to 12 people were killed in the shooting.
Madonna’s adoption rejected by Malawian judge
Madonna’s petition to adopt a second Malawian child was rejected by a local judge Friday, an official said. “The decision came down to residency requirement and the fact that the judge believes she was being well taken care of in the orphanage,” said Zione Ntaba, a spokeswoman for the Malawi Justice Department.
Why Pakistan Balks at Taking a Tougher Line on the Taliban
The key element in President Barack Obama’s Afghanistan strategy is getting Pakistan to fight the Taliban on its side of the border. But despite the Administration demanding a more concerted effort against militants on Pakistani soil as a condition for further aid to Pakistan’s military — and warnings by Centcom commander General David Petraeus and others that the Taliban threatens to destroy Pakistan as a state — many in Washington and beyond are skeptical that Pakistan will cooperate. U.S.
Borger: Obama revolution goes one step too far
In case you hadn’t noticed, Washington is in the midst of a revolution. A new president, an economic meltdown. And, in short order, the following solutions proposed and implemented: an extensive bank bailout, a huge plan to salvage the careening housing market, a gargantuan $787 billion economic stimulus package.
N. Korea warns Japan against targeting rocket
North Korea says it will attack the Japanese military and "major targets," if Japan shoots down a rocket Pyongyang plans to launch in the coming days, North Korea’s state-run news service, KCNA, reported Thursday. “If Japan recklessly ‘intercepts’ [North Korea’s] satellite for peaceful purposes, the [Korean People’s Army] will mercilessly deal deadly blows not only at the already deployed intercepting means but at major targets,” KCNA reported. Japan recently mobilized its missile defense system in response to the planned North Korean launch, Japanese officials said
Forget the G-20, what are the spouses wearing?
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s wife, Sarah, wore an outfit from designer Britt Lintner to greet President Obama and his wife, Michelle, while Michelle Obama wore J.
Commentary: War on drugs is insane
Here’s something to think about: NEW YORK (CNN) — Here’s something to think about: How many police officers and sheriff’s deputies are involved in investigating and solving crimes involving illegal drugs And arresting and transporting and interrogating and jailing the suspects How many prosecutors and their staffs spend time prosecuting drug cases How many defense lawyers spend their time defending drug suspects How many hours of courtroom time are devoted to drug trials How many judges, bailiffs, courtroom security officers, stenographers, etc., spend their time on drug trials How many prison cells are filled with drug offenders And how many corrections officers does it take to guard them How much food do these convicts consume And when they get out, how many parole and probation officers does it take to supervise their release And how many ex-offenders turn right around and do it again So how’s this war on drugs going Someone described insanity as doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result each time. That’s a perfect description of the war on drugs.