15 people wounded in last week's shooting at Fort Hood remain in the hospital and 27 have been released. Meanwhile, hospital officials say the accused shooter has been awake and able to talk since being taken off a ventilator. (Nov. 9) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Reports say GM may have to close as many as 1700 dealerships as part of a reorginazation aimed at keeping the auto giant alive. One auto dealer says it has been a tough year, but he sees hope on the horizon. (April 16) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
An 85-year-old Peruvian great-grandmother was parasailing Monday over the cliffs of Lima. Abigail Valdez said she loved her 15-minute ride in front of her extensive family. (Dec 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A New York Assemblyman has introduced a bill that would make racial profiling legal in terror investigations. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has released surveillance video of two adults and two children in a clothing store appearing to steal from the cash register in a coordinated effort. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Israeli magician Hezi Din wants to stay inside a cube of ice for 60 hours. If he's successful, he'll beat the record set by David Blaine. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The Brazilian family of a 9-year-old boy returned by court order to his U.S. father say they will fight to regain custody. Lawyers for his Brazilian grandmother are requesting that the boy be allowed to make his own wishes known in court. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Tammy and Ted Plevretes don't need any more research to link football concussions to devastating brain damage. They need only look across the kitchen table at their 23-year-old son Preston. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
California scientists hope studying 180 black mussels pried from algae-covered rocks in San Francisco Bay will provide clues into how many drugs and chemicals are polluting waters across the nation. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
An Oregon family faithfully followed their GPS right into a snowstorm on a remote highway, stranding them there for more than 24 hours on Christmas. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
China has defied international criticism to execute a convicted British drug smuggler. Akmal Shaikh was executed by lethal injection despite pleas for clemency from relatives and questions being raised about his mental health. (Dec 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Researchers are developing cell phone software to help illegal border-crossers find water on long, sometimes deadly treks through the vast deserts. The AP's John Mone reports on how the technology will work. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Brazilian doctors have decided not to immediately remove nine of the 31 needles found in a toddler's body because his life is no longer in danger. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
To celebrate her 85th birthday a grandmother in Peru fulfilled her dream of flying with a paragliding trip over the coast of Lima. She was airborne for 15 minutes. Next up she says is bungee jumping. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Pakistanis have been burying their dead in the wake of Monday's attack on a Shiite procession in Karachi. Fires were still burning Tuesday following riots after the bombing, and officials said the death toll had climbed to 43. (29 December 2009) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Canadian officials have banned most carry-on luggage for U.S.-bound passengers following a failed Christmas Day plot to blow up a plane flying from Amsterdam to Detroit. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons and first lady Dawn Gibbons have reached a divorce settlement. Lawyers and the first couple emerged from a Reno courtroom Monday morning after meeting with a judge to iron out a deal and avoid a public trial. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Here's the latest news for Tuesday Dec. 29: Obama promises to use every element to keep America safe; U.S. Looks for new sanctions against Iran; China executes British drug smuggler; Custody battles heats up between Palin, Johnston. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A Minnesota dog is being hailed as a hero for saving its owner's life. "Milky Way" ran for help after her owner fainted during a stroke. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Researchers are developing cell phone software to help illegal border-crossers find water on long, sometimes deadly treks through the vast deserts. The AP's John Mone reports on how the technology will work. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
New court documents reveal a heated custody battle between Sarah Palin's eldest daughter and the father of her grandson. Bristol Palin has petitioned the court for sole custody of her son Tripp. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Fire gutted an apartment in a rundown complex Monday, killing three women and six children, including several family members taken in because they had nowhere else to go, officials and neighbors said. (Dec. 29) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
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