OLYMPIA, Wash. – An atheist group has unveiled an anti-religion placard in the state Capitol, joining a Christian Nativity scene and “holiday tree” on display during December. The atheists’ sign was installed Monday by Washington members of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national group based in Madison, Wis. With …
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BOGOTA, Colombia – Presumed leftist rebels attacked a small police convoy in Colombia’s turbulent northeast on Friday with explosives and automatic weapons, killing eight police officers and wounding one. The slain officers, traveling in a four-wheeled vehicle and on two motorcycles, were responding to an anonymous tip about a cadaver …
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ST. JOHNS, Ariz. – A psychologist found a 9-year-old murder suspect incompetent to stand trial and determined the boy’s age and intelligence keep him from understanding the premeditated murder charges he faces, the boy’s defense lawyer said. The mental health expert nominated by the defense also said the boy could …
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This is a rush transcript from “The O’Reilly Factor,” September 10, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. Watch “The O’Reilly Factor” weeknights at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET and listen to the “Radio Factor!” BILL O’REILLY, HOST: The top story tonight: …
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LOS ANGELES – East L.A. — birthplace of the lowrider, Los Lobos and Oscar de la Hoya — is to Mexican-Americans what Harlem is to the black community. Now it wants to become its own city. Commonly mistaken for a part of Los Angeles, East L.A. is actually an unincorporated …
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LOS ANGELES – Britney Spears’ trial for driving without a valid California license is all set for next month — and the attorney representing her in the criminal matter isn’t happy about it. J. Michael Flanagan, the pop singer’s attorney, said the matter is going before a jury due to …
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MOGADISHU, Somalia – Deadly street battles broke out Friday after insurgents fired mortars at an African Union cargo plane, making good on a threat to attack any aircraft using the capital’s main airport, officials said. The aircraft landed safely and was not hit, said Eydurus Sheik, an immigration officer. But …
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LOS ANGELES – Growers and ranchers in the southern reaches of California are posing the latest obstacle to the state’s push for green power. Facing the possibility of losing land to power transmission lines, they have urged state commissioners to avoid their property when selecting a route for a project …
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ATLANTA – Police say thousands of people, including some celebrities, stormed out of a DeKalb County nightclub when a gun was fired as patrons at Jermaine Dupri’s party shoved to get into the VIP area. Police spokesman Marcus Hodge said a bullet grazed the elbow of a security guard. He …
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Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman admitted himself into Massachusetts General Hospital on Tuesday night, suffering from an elevated heart rate, the Department of Energy announced Wednesday. Bodman expects to remain there for a few days while he undergoes a series of routine tests, and is canceling an appearance at New …
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