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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 2007
Page
4
In Selmer Tennessee a woman convicted of fatally shooting her preacher husband in bed received a three year prison term. Judge Weber McCraw said she may serve about 60 days in a mental hospital with credit for five months already served, potentially avoiding substantial prison time.
Disgruntled 51 year old Jacquelyn Ferguson shot a co worker at a Sarasota doctor’s office Friday morning then returned home and killed herself. About 10 other employees fled the building with hands raised as investigators awaited further details.
A Chilean judge placed former Peruvian president Fujimori back under house arrest after a prosecutor urged extradition to Peru. The court cited flight risk amid charges of human rights abuses and corruption including bribery, misappropriation of funds, and involvement with death squads during his 1990s rule.
Dwight Thomas 19 drove a car through the main glass doors of Westfield Sunrise Mall in Massapequa, cruised the corridor knocking over a kiosk, then fled. A passer-by restrained him until police arrived and took him into custody.
A new data release from New Delhi suggests India's HIV infected population is far smaller than prior United Nations estimates. Experts say the unreleased survey could place India's cases well below the previously cited 5.7 million, undermining earlier overestimates.
Defense Secretary Gates announced he would nominate Adm. Mike Mullen to succeed Gen. Peter Pace as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Gates said Pace would not be reappointed to avoid a contentious Senate confirmation over Iraq War policy. Mullen, then chief of naval operations, was praised for vision, strategic insight, and integrity.
Estevam Hernandes Filho and Sonia Haddad Moraes Hernandes pleaded guilty in the United States to smuggling tens of thousands of dollars in cash hidden in luggage a backpack and a Bible. They head one of Brazil's largest evangelical churches and face Brazilian charges alleging theft of millions from parishioners for luxuries. They likely face deportation after the U.S. case.
Federal land managers authorize up to 1 570 new natural gas wells on Roan Plateau over 20 years, covering about 115 square miles. The decision amid debate cites wildlife and backcountry concerns while some push for a drilling moratorium.
The world wildlife trade oversight body refused to defend two shark species from over-exploitation for food. The decision, made during a 12 day CITES meeting, sparked contention among big-profit industries and national interests over shark fin soup and supermarket fish and chips.
A 50 year old Michigan man at University of Michigan Health System received a second lung transplant after a first attempt was halted when a Plane carrying donor organs crashed into Lake Michigan. The seven hour operation concluded Thursday with the patient in critical condition. Six Survival Flight team members were killed in the crash.
Iraqi Kurdish officials report Turkish and Iranian shelling into northern Iraq amid rising border tensions. Turkish forces gather along the border as debate grows over a major incursion to pursue rebels crossing from Iraq. Iran also clashes with Kurdish fighters, raising fears of wider conflict and risk to NATO ally United States.
A group of eight Democratic senators led by Barack Obama and Chris Dodd urged Colombia to reverse the infiltration of state institutions by terrorists and drug traffickers. They warned that continued links could cost up to 700 million dollars in annual U.S. aid. The letter, released as President Uribe prepared for a New York dinner with Clinton, reflects intensified scrutiny of Colombia’s human rights record.
London reports at least 2 million Britons are malnourished despite rising obesity. Experts cite diets high in fat salt and calories yet low in nutrition. Dr Marinos Elia notes people can be overweight and still lack essential fruits and vegetables.
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