Thursday, March 3, 2011

SD soldier family reacts to funeral protest ruling

SD soldier family reacts to funeral protest ruling: "KEYSTONE, S.D. (AP) — Family members of a South Dakota National Guard soldier whose funeral was picketed by members of the Westboro Baptist Church say they're disappointed by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling saying such protests are protected free speech"

German Officials: Suspect Confesses to Shooting of US Airmen | Europe | English

German Officials: Suspect Confesses to Shooting of US Airmen | Europe | English: "German officials say the suspect in the fatal shooting Wednesday of two U.S. airmen at Frankfurt airport has confessed to the crime."

Libya: Gaddafi son says bombs were 'misunderstanding' - Telegraph

Libya: Gaddafi son says bombs were 'misunderstanding' - Telegraph: "Libyan government bombing raids on Brega were a 'big misunderstanding' designed to scare off rebels, according to Saif al-Islam, son of Col Muammar Gaddafi."

Sessions ‘flabbergasted’ by increase in Obama transportation budget - The Hill's On The Money

Sessions ‘flabbergasted’ by increase in Obama transportation budget - The Hill's On The Money: "Senate Budget Committee ranking member Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) took Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to task Thursday for the Obama administration’s call for a massive increase in transportation spending."