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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 2009
Page
14
A federal jury found former soldier Steven Dale Green guilty of raping and fatally shooting a 14 year old girl after killing her parents and sister in Iraq. He faces a possible death sentence as the penalty phase begins. Green is 24 and from Midland Texas.
In Augusta, opponents file a formal challenge to Maine's new gay marriage law, triggering plans for a potential public vote that could delay weddings for months or over a year. Activists on both sides begin strategizing for a possible November referendum under the people's veto.
The Senate approved Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske as the next U S drug czar signaling a shift toward a science based policy. Kerlikowske a 36 year veteran has led Seattle for nine years and vows a balanced approach to drug policy.
A fast moving 1300 acre blaze near Santa Barbara forces 5 400 evacuations and 13 000 ready to leave as sundowner winds threaten renewed flames. Gov Schwarzenegger reports dozens of homes destroyed and crews from many agencies battle the fire, with residents describing urgent escapes and near misses.
The House voted 300 to 114 to outlaw ballooning biar loans and other risky lending schemes. Democrats say the measure targets egregious practices while preserving access to mortgages. banks offering nonfixed rate loans must verify credit history and income and assess repayment ability.
The World Health Organization warned that up to 2 billion people could be infected if the current swine flu outbreak becomes a two year pandemic. WHO flu chief Keiji Fukuda cited a historical pattern where one third of the population is typically infected, while experts note many would be asymptomatic. Mexico saw schools reopen after a two week closure.
Drew Peterson, a former Bolingbrook police sergeant and husband of Stacy Peterson, was indicted on two counts of first degree murder in the 2004 death of Kathleen Savio. Savio's body was found in a dry bathtub after initial ruling of accidental drowning.
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