Tag Archives: Execution
Supremes Unload Decisions, Greek Default
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
The Supremes: The court issued rapid-fire decisions yesterday on executions, voting districts, air pollution, and Texas abortion clinics. The court gave Oklahoma the go-ahead to use an execution sedative that three inmates had argued is insufficient to avoid excruciating pain. …
Many Deaths in Ukraine, Affleck’s Bad Hand
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Ukraine: At least 31 pro-Russians died in a fire in a trade union building in Odessa on the Black Sea yesterday, making it the single most violent day in the Ukraine/Russia standoff so far. Ten other people were reported killed …
Terror in a Tube, Goodnight Jay
Thursday, February 6, 2014
World: The US has warned airlines flying to Sochi for the Olympics that explosives could be smuggled on board inside tubes of toothpaste and other toiletries. The reason for the warning was not given and no specific threat was identified. …
Testy Peace Talks, Deep Freeze, Beebs Busted
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Syria: Peace talks in Switzerland immediately stumbled over the continued tenure of President Bashar al-Assad. Secy. of State John Kerry said Assad could not be part of a negotiated interim government and that, “The right to lead a country does …
Armstrong to Admit, Out of Afghanistan
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Admit Strong: Former international cycling champion Lance Armstrong will admit to doping in an interview with Oprah Winfrey to be taped Monday, according to USA Today. World: American troops will be finished as the front line defense for Afghanistan by …
