Archive for October, 2010

Contraception Could Be Free Under Law

Fifty years after the pill, another birth control revolution may be on the horizon: free contraception for women in the U.S., thanks to the new health care law.

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Seven Hostages Killed In Baghdad Siege

Seven worshippers were killed and at least 13 wounded in a rescue operation by Iraqi and U.S. forces to end a hostage drama at a church in the Iraqi capital Sunday, ministry officials said.

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Senate Chairs Face Off Over GOP Gains

The two men responsible for ensuring that voters elect their party members to the Senate agreed Sunday that Republicans probably won’t take control of the Senate -- at least not this election.

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Pontiac Ends After 84 Years

Say goodbye to the Pontiac.

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Female Suspect In Cargo Plot Released

A woman arrested in Yemen on suspicion of having sent two parcel bombs on U.S. bound flights was released on bail Sunday pending further questioning, Fox News Channel reported.

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Fewer AC Gamblers, More Spending

Finally, some good news after four years of slumping revenues: Even though fewer people are coming to the nation's second-largest gambling resort, they're spending more cash on things that don't involve gambling.

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Allegations Disputed In Rutgers Suicide

Lawyers for two former Rutgers University freshmen accused of webcasting a male classmate having sex with another man are disputing allegations against them.

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Package Bombs Could Have Exploded Midair

Two parcel bombs destined for the U.S. could have detonated in midair, White House counterterrorism adviser John Brennan said Sunday, while warning other devices could still be out there.

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Russian Police Arrest Dozens At Protests

Russian police arrested dozens of opposition activists at unauthorized human rights rallies denouncing Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow and Saint Petersburg Sunday.

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One Dead, 6 Injured In Chicago Shooting

One person was killed and six others were injured early Sunday in a shooting at a bar in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago, The Chicago Sun-Times reported.

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