‘Cold as ice’ Conn. driver who was caught stealing beer fatally shoots 8 co-workers, himself

‘Cold as ice’ Conn. beer driver kills 8, himself

Pakistan has to do more in terror war: US

WASHINGTON - The United States says Pakistan started to take more direct action against terrorist safe havens in its territory after extremists tried to move on to its capital, but unquestionably Pakistan needs to do more.

‘Cold as ice’ Conn. driver who was caught stealing beer kills 8 co-workers, self

‘Cold as ice’ Conn. beer driver kills 8, self

Washington man ordered to pay $7M in restitution after pleading guilty in event ticket scheme

Wash. man ordered to repay $7M after ticket scheme

6 arrested for allegedly coating elderly with cream at Calif. nursing home as part of a prank

6 arrested for greasing elderly at CA nursing home

Relative says Conn. deliveryman who killed 8 co-workers, self was pushed over edge

Kin of Conn. shooter says he was pushed over edge

Panamanian officials say they found 3 more bodies at hostel run by US man jailed in killings

Panama finds 3 more bodies at US man’s hostel

Corrections official: Woman threw wire cutters over prison fence, aiding Ariz. inmates’ escape

Authorities: Wire cutters aided AZ inmates’ escape

Jury selected in Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case; opening statements set Wednesday

Jury selected in Anna Nicole Smith case

LOS ANGELES — A jury of six women and six men was selected Tuesday in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial in Los Angeles. Opening statements were scheduled Wednesday.

‘Cold as ice’ Conn. deliveryman who was caught stealing beer kills 8 co-workers, self

‘Cold as ice’ Conn. beer deliveryman kills 8, self

New Mexico teen gets 2 years in state custody after pleading guilty in high school hazing case

New Mexico teen sentenced in football hazing case

Jury selected in Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case; opening statements set

Jury selected in Anna Nicole case, openings set

Attorneys, prosecutors to meet about instructions on forfeiture at Blagojevich trial

The White House

NFL will not discipline Michael Vick

NFL: No discipline on Vick

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told Michael Vick he will not face disciplinary action following a shooting at the quarterback’s birthday party six weeks ago.

Mexico: More than 28,000 killed in drug violence since cartel crackdown began in 2006

Mexico: 28,000 killed in drug violence since 2006

20 die, 50 hurt in Iraq blasts

BAGHDAD - The toll in two bomb blasts in Iraq’s Kut city Tuesday has risen to 20, Xinhua reported.

Judge denies parents’ request that Christian convert in Ohio undergo medical treatment

Judge: No forced treatment for Ohio convert

NYC art dealer who bilked star-studded clientele gets 6 to 18 years prison in $120M fraud

NYC art dealer who bilked stars gets prison time

Police dispatchers say 911 call from slain player’s phone wasn’t forwarded to officers

Dispatchers couldn’t verify location of 911 call

Feds seize $100 million in counterfeit items during raids at Fisherman’s Wharf, other sites

Feds seize $100 million in counterfeit merchandise

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he hasn’t made final decision on Michael Vick

Goodell: No final decision yet on Vick

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he has yet to announce a decision on Michael Vick, leaving open the possibility the Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback still might face disciplinary action.

Authorities searching Missouri business, home in investigation of 11 bodies found in NM desert

Police search Mo. locations in NM bodies probe

Now aiming to seize control, hackers target power plants as US, industry scramble to respond

New threat: Hackers look to take over power plants

Falcons’ Jonathan Babineaux suspended 1 game by league for 2009 marijuana arrest

Falcons’ Babineaux suspended 1 game by league

After 7 days and lurid testimony from coach, prosecution rests in Pitino extortion trial

Prosecution rests in Pitino extortion trial

$100M worth of merchandise seized, 11 indicted in West Coast counterfeit goods bust

11 indicted in large West Coast fake goods bust

Atlanta woman tied up, robbed, uses toes to type computer message to boyfriend for help

Bound Ga. woman uses toes to type message for help

Justice Department’s civil rights chief gives Maricopa County sheriff deadline to cooperate

Justice gives Az. sheriff deadline in rights case

Jury selection nears conclusion in Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case in Calif

Jury selection nears end in Anna Nicole Smith case

2 killed in shootings at Indianapolis barbecue worked to help deteriorating neighborhood

2 slain at Indianapolis party helped neighborhood

Tribune bankruptcy judge grants public access to examiner’s report, will move deadlines

Judge removes secrecy around Tribune report

Police confirm gunman, 8 coworkers dead in rampage at Conn. beer distributorship

Police confirm 9 dead in Conn. warehouse shooting

Lawyers agree on info exchange in NY rape case vs football great Lawrence Taylor

NY lawyers to exchange info in Taylor rape case

A list of some fatal shootings at US workplaces

A list of some fatal shootings at US workplaces

Police nab possible suspect in brazen robbery of St. Louis company that stocks ATMs with cash

Police nab possible suspect in St. Louis heist

US sanctions Iranians for alleged links to terrorist groups, including support for Taliban

President Barack Obama

Video showing dying prisoner chanting ‘freedom’ for Papua sheds light on Indonesia’s military

Video sheds light on Indonesia military actions

NY writer faces tougher indictment, accusing him of luring foreign women to US for sex

NY writer accused of luring women to US for sex

Pa. counselor charged in death of 20-year-old autistic man left for hours in hot van

Pa. worker charged in autistic man’s hot-van death

Groups: Gov’t blocking representation of al-Awlaki’s father, challenge to targeted killings

Groups challenge terror-related rule on attorneys

Packers DE Johnny Jolly makes deal with Texas prosecutors, judge to settle codeine charge

Packers DE Jolly agrees to settle drug charge

15 killed in Iraq violence

BAGHDAD - At least 10 people were killed and 30 injured in triple car bomb explosions Tuesday in Iraq, an interior ministry source said.

Lawyers want sentence overturned for Texas federal judge convicted of obstruction of justice

Convicted ex-fed judge wants sentence overturned

Connecticut official: 9 killed in shooting at beer distributor

Official: 9 killed in Conn. workplace shooting

Islamic centre to be built near 9/11 Ground Zero

NEW YORK - A private group Tuesday won the right to build an Islamic centre, which includes a mosque, near the site of the destroyed World Trade Center despite vocal opposition from victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack.

19-year-old son of Buffalo, NY, mayor charged with shoplifting less than $60 in goods

Son of Buffalo, NY, mayor charged with shoplifting

Two Manipuri militants arrested in Goa

PANAJI - Two members of a Manipur-based militant group have been arrested in Goa, police said Tuesday.

Tensions high in Pakistan’s largest city as accusations swirl following politician’s killing

Political killing stokes tensions in Pakistan city

Obama signs bill to narrow sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine convictions