The violence from drugs and border crossings continues. Is the only answer more agents and troops? By Richard Marosi Los Angeles Times SAN DIEGO — Mexican authorities have detained five people in connection with last week’s fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent, but U.S. investigators have not said whether they are suspects in…
Understandably the drug violence in Mexico is making some people rethink the way that nation is fighting the drug war. But not offering an alternative is unacceptable. Plus, the U.S. still has to do more to help — particularly considering the most lucrative market for drugs is in the U.S. There have been more than…
Chicago Mobster Sam Valpendesto may be 85. He may appreciate a good early bird special meal. And he may be eligible for a senior discount at the movies. But he’s still very dangerous, prosecutors insist. A judge agreed. By MIKE ROBINSON The Associated Press CHICAGO –– Even at age 85, reputed mobster Sam Volpendesto clearly…
By Rachel Leven ticklethewire.com Not all pirates sail the perilous seas. Take Pirate – film pirate that is — Owen Moody. The 25-year-old from San Marcos, Calif., who navigated the Internet under the assumed names “Tranceyo” and “Gizmothekitty”, pleaded guilty last week in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles to a copyright violation for distributing…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com FBI Director Robert Mueller III sprinkled a little wit and humor in a speech he delivered Monday during the dedication of the new $40 million, three-story FBI building in Louisville just south of I-64. “Having had a chance to tour the new space, I am doubtful that any of you will…
The U.S. Attorney in North Carolina said it was a reminder that terrorists “can grow and fester right here at home.” The question is, how much of a threat were these people? Hopefully in coming days and weeks we’ll get a sense. By The Associated Press A North Carolina man trained in Pakistan and Afghanistan…
One year after scientist Bruce Ivins killed himself, the department is trying to close up the case. But there are still some folks who believe that Ivins was not the culprit. Is this one of those cases that will continue to produce conspiracy theories that go far beyond this one scientist? Suspect Bruce Ivins By…
No one will disagree if you were to say the city of Detroit doesn’t need any more scandals — particularly any involving the former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. The monitor that stepped down was a former federal prosecutor in Washington and a former district attorney in N.Y. BY DAVID ASHENFELTER and JOE SWICKARD DETROIT FREE PRESS…
