China Shocked: 3 Police Killed in Rare Shootout 5/1/2011

China Shocked: 3 Police Killed in Rare Shootout

A rare shootout in China left three police officers dead in the eastern city of Tai'an, a newspaper reported Wednesday. Two murder suspects on the run had been stopped when police rammed their vehicle. (Jan. 5)

House GOP Coming to Power in Washington 4/1/2011

House GOP Coming to Power in Washington


Republicans, their ranks expanded by tea party-backed freshmen, take control of the House when the 112th Congress convenes at noon on Wednesday. Jerry Bodlander reports. (Jan. 4)

Today in History for January 5th 2011

Today in History for January 5th

January 5th: Elian Gonzales decision; First female U.S. governor inaugurated; Sonny Bono dies; Pete Rose admits to betting on baseball; Bruce Springsteen's first album debuts.

Giant Tuna Sells for $396,000 at Auction

Giant Tuna Sells for $396,000 at Auction

A giant bluefin tuna fetched a record 32.49 million yen, or about $396,000, in the first auction of the year at the world's largest wholesale fish market in Tokyo. (Jan. 5)

Cops Try to Trace Slain Consultant's Last Days 4/1/2011

Cops Try to Trace Slain Consultant's Last Days

A slain national defense consultant was seen alive in downtown Wilmington, Del. less than 24 hours before he was found dead in a nearby landfill, police said Tuesday. (Jan. 4)

Navy Officer Relieved of Command Over Videos

Navy Officer Relieved of Command Over Videos

Navy fired the captain of the USS Enterprise Tuesday, more than 3 years after he made lewd videos to boost his crew's morale. That timing put the military under pressure to explain why it acted only after the videos became public. (Jan. 4)

Navy Officer to Be Relieved of Command

Navy Officer to Be Relieved of Command

The Navy fired the captain of the USS Enterprise Tuesday, more than 3 years after he made lewd videos to boost his crew's morale. That timing put the military under pressure to explain why it acted only after the videos became public. (Jan. 4)

Second State Experiences Mass Bird Kill

Second State Experiences Mass Bird Kill

Blackbirds are having a hard time staying alive in the Southeastern U.S. Just a few days after 3,000 blackbirds fell from the sky in Arkansas, about 500 birds dropped to their death in Louisiana, littering a stretch of highway near Baton Rouge. (Jan. 4)

US Auto Sales Rise in 2010, Struggles Remain

US Auto Sales Rise in 2010, Struggles Remain

U.S. auto sales sputtered back to life in 2010 and car companies expect them to keep climbing this year as the economy recovers and buyers grow more confident.(Jan. 4)

Texan Declared Innocent After 30 Years in Prison 4/1/2011

Texan Declared Innocent After 30 Years in Prison

A Texas man declared innocent Tuesday after 30 years in prison could have cut short his prison stint twice and made parole; if only he would admit he was a sex offender. (Jan. 4)

Raw Video: Bulls Attack Amateur Bullfighters 4/1/2011

Raw Video: Bulls Attack Amateur Bullfighters

48 people have been injured by bulls during a weeklong bullfighting festival in Colombia. Warning: Graphic video. (Jan. 4)

Jackpot Has Lotto Hopefuls in Dash for Cash 4/1/2011

Jackpot Has Lotto Hopefuls in Dash for Cash


The potential of a big jackpot in the Mega Millions lottery game has people from New York to Atlanta scrambling for cash, buying lottery tickets imprinted with numbers they swear will bring riches. (Jan. 4)

AP Top Stories 4/1/2011

AP Top Stories

Here's the latest news for Tuesday, Jan. 4: Navy removes captain from aircraft carrier; Pelosi has no regrets; New video of attack on Prince Charles' vehicle; Lottery fever.

Admiral Replaces Carrier Cmdr. Over Lewd Video 4/1/2011

Admiral Replaces Carrier Cmdr. Over Lewd Video


The Navy has permanently removed a senior Navy officer from command of an aircraft carrier over raunchy comedy videos he made and showed to the crew. (Jan. 4)

Ga. Train Derails, Shuts Down Highway 4/1/2011

Ga. Train Derails, Shuts Down Highway

A train has derailed in Georgia sending about 11 cars off the tracks and shutting down Bankhead Highway by early Tuesday morning. There were no injuries or spilled chemicals reported. (Jan. 4)

Argentine Thieves Tunnel Into Bank Over New Year 4/1/2011

Argentine Thieves Tunnel Into Bank Over New Year


Thieves dug a 100-foot-long ventilated and lit tunnel from a neighboring building into an Argentine bank and emptied the contents of up to 140 safety deposit boxes, officials said Monday. (Jan. 4)

Fire Kills 4 Young Brothers and Their Father 4/1/2011

Fire Kills 4 Young Brothers and Their Father


An apartment fire in Redmond, Wash. kills four brothers and their dad. Authorities are trying to figure out a cause, but smoldering cigarette ashes may be to blame. (Jan. 4)

US music losing political backbone

US music losing political backbone

A few decades ago, music in America was used as an outlet to bring to light different political, socioeconomic and racial issues. These days it seems American music is all about money, fame and women but why the shift? Scott Huminski from Scott X and the Constitution Commandos says his music is a response to the US government's conduct which objected to his dissent and activism.

Fighting to protect Julian Assange, WikiLeaks

Fighting to protect Julian Assange, WikiLeaks

As the WikiLeaks saga continues, the United States is preparing to indict WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for conspiring to violate the Espionage Act of 1917. Many believe the United States should protect Assange rather than punish him, including Rosenberg Fund for Children founder Robert Meeropol who is the son of famed convicted spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. He says under the constitution there is a line that is drawn between legitimate dissent and treason, the founders of our country decided that speech alone could never be considered treason. It would be a violation of the first amendment of our Constitution