President Barack Obama says he has decided that the United States should take military action against Syria
Obama seeks lawmakers’ approval for Syria strike
Teen guilty of murdering Georgia baby in stroller
The man was convicted of murder despite the defense’s attempt to cast guilt upon several others, including the child’s parents. (www.newsone.com)
Scant foreign support for US strikes on Syria
So far, only France has indicated it would join a U.S. strike on Syria.
Some schools quit healthy lunch program
After just one year, some schools around the country are complaining that that the cafeterias were losing money because students aren’t interested in healthy options.
NY Times site inaccessible
Readers who tried to click on the New York Times’ website got nothing but error messages Tuesday.
Momentum grows for action against Syria
The U.S. and France said they are in position for a strike.
March for King’s dream: ‘Task is not done’
Tens of thousands of people marched to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on Saturday, commemorating the 50th anniversary of King’s famous speech.
Bradley Manning wants to live as a woman
Three years after leaking a mountain of Pentagon secrets, Manning said he wants to be a woman named Chelsea and undergo hormone treatment.
Affleck to become latest screen Batman
Warner Bros. announced Thursday that Ben Affleck will don Batman’s cape and cowl. (Paul Drinkwater/NBC)
Mosquitoes worse this summer in parts of US
Experts say it’s been a buggier-than-normal summer in many places because of drought, heavy rain and heat.
Dempster suspended for hitting A-Rod
Major League Baseball officials said the hit was intentional. (Michael Dwyer/Associated Press)
Man, 20, charged in Georgia school shooting
The man exchanged gunfire with police officers Tuesday at an Atlanta-area elementary school before surrendering.
A push for harmony among young, old workers
There’s a sense of urgency to the quest for workplace harmony, as baby boomers delay retirement and work side-by-side with young people.
Drunk boating still a problem on Great Lakes
Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs remains a serious problem on the Great Lakes.
Tuition isn’t only bill college students see
Despite all the grumbling about tuition increases and student loan costs, other college expenses also are going up.