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Dead Vermont girl's uncle faces kidnap charges more similar news »
The uncle of a 12-year-old Vermont girl whose body was found yesterday will face kidnapping charges, a prosecutor says. Brooke Bennett's uncle, who could face the death penalty if convicted even without more charges, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting another child who told police she was recruited into a sex ring, court papers say.
Fri Jul 04, 2008 more from this source»»
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Jungle rebels tricked into freeing hostages more similar news »
The agents posed as guerrillas to infiltrate the rebel camp. Months later, they had enough power to order 15 hostages marched through the jungle to rendezvous with a helicopter, ostensibly to meet international figures. They spoke in code with the pilot and persuaded the real rebels to hand over their guns. Only then did an agent reveal his daring mission.
Thu Jul 03, 2008 more from this source»»
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Colombian rebels tricked into giving up hostages more similar news »
Fifteen hostages held by Colombian rebels -- including former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans -- were rescued today, the country's defense minister said. Juan Manuel Santos said security forces infiltrated the FARC rebel group and tricked rebels into turning over the hostages to a military helicopter.
Thu Jul 03, 2008 more from this source»»
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Fugitive hedge fund manager surrenders more similar news »
A convicted hedge fund manager who disappeared last month has turned himself in to authorities in Southwick, Massachusetts, according to the U.S. Marshals Office. Sam Israel failed to show up at prison on June 9. His SUV was later found on a New York bridge with the words "suicide is painless" written in the dust on the hood.
Wed Jul 02, 2008 more from this source»»
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U.S. auto sales tumble more similar news »
Auto sales plunged in June, according to reports from major automakers showing Americans shunning pickups and SUVs in the face of record gas prices, but not yet buying the more fuel-efficient cars as an alternative. The weak sales may be due to worry about the economy and to a short supply of fuel-efficient models, CNNMoney.com reports.
Tue Jul 01, 2008 more from this source»»
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