Iraq War Veteran Scott Olsen Injured Amid Oakland Protests
Scott Olsen, 24, an Iraq War veteran and software worker, slept at a San Francisco protest camp after work to oppose economic inequality. He was struck by a projectile during clashes in Oakland, fracturing his skull, as officials investigate the source. Vigils and debates spread to other cities as police face inquiries into use of force. US Marine family gathers as Olsen’s condition improves and relatives travel from Wisconsin.
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Tea party claims cities favor Occupy protesters across nation
Tea party activists accuse officials in Richmond Charlottesville Washington and Atlanta of selective enforcement while Occupy camps face arrests and stricter rules in cities like Atlanta and Oakland. Richmond officials deny favoritism and say permits and fees vary by city policy.
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Perry weighs skipping GOP debates as race tightens
Amid debate missteps Perry weighs skipping additional GOP sessions beyond the Nov 9 Michigan appearance. Romney also negotiates debate inclusion as Perry accelerates a cautious comeback, aiming to reintroduce himself while fundraising and retail campaigning. Eight debates have occurred with a dozen more slated before January.
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Fort Hood shooting suspect seeks jury consultant
Fort Hood Texas defense lawyers for Maj Nidal Hasan tell a military judge he needs a jury consultant and an expert to analyze pretrial publicity. Judge Col Gregory Gross will rule later on funding for the experts as Hasan faces 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder over the 2009 shootings at the Texas Army post. Jurors would be drawn from Fort Sill Oklahoma. Lt Col Kris Poppe says life in prison must be considered if convicted.
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