Extremist Somali group executes 2 Somali men by firing squad who were accused of espionageSeptember 30th, 2009 Somali group executes 2 men accused of espionageMOGADISHU, Somalia — An extremist Islamic group has executed two Somali men in the country's capital, accusing them of being spies for foreign organizations. A firing squad of 10 al-Shabab men killed the two on Monday in Mogadishu's main livestock market, says Said Yusuf, who was one of hundreds of witnesses.
Boy, 3, scratched by lynx at Oklahoma zoo exhibit after wandering under rope barrierSeptember 30th, 2009 Boy, 3, attacked by lynx at Okla. zoo exhibitNORMAN, Okla.
Gunman who killed 3 in staged, drug-related Houston robbery is executed Tuesday nightSeptember 22nd, 2009 Texas executes hit man in Houston triple slayingsHUNTSVILLE, Texas — A convicted hit man was executed Tuesday evening for a triple slaying in Houston nearly 14 years ago. Christopher Coleman, 37, was condemned for his part in a scheme by a Colombian man who hoped to eliminate a drug debt by staging a robbery.
Bodies of 5 men shot to death found in landfill near Mexico's Pacific resort of AcapulcoSeptember 12th, 2009 5 bodies found dumped in landfill near AcapulcoACAPULCO, Mexico — Police have found the bodies of five men dumped in a landfill near the Mexican resort city of Acapulco. The Guerrero state Public Safety Department says the men had been shot to death and police officers found a note with the bodies signed "The boss of bosses."
A statement issued Saturday by the department says investigators also found at least 50 bullet casings and duct tape at the scene.
Milwaukee police arrest local man in connection to the slayings of 9 women since 1986September 7th, 2009 Milwaukee man arrested in connection to 9 deathsMILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police have arrested a man in connection to slayings of nine women dating back to 1986. Police Chief Edward Flynn said Monday that 49-year-old Walter E.
Ohio executes triggerman who killed woman, injured woman's son in 1995 murder-for-hire schemeAugust 18th, 2009 Ohio executes triggerman in murder-for-hire schemeLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Ohio has executed the triggerman in a 1995 murder-for-hire scheme that killed a 66-year-old woman and severely injured her son. Thirty-three-year-old Jason Getsy was pronounced dead at 10:29 a.m.
NY man convicted of killing couple in Valentine's Day rampage that left 4 deadAugust 13th, 2009 NY man convicted in Valentine's Day rampageCANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — A twice-fired nursing supervisor has been convicted of killing a former co-worker and her husband during a Valentine's Day rampage that left four people dead.
Ohio executes man convicted in 1992 Christmas killing spree that left 6 people deadJuly 21st, 2009 Ohio executes man for 1992 Christmas killing spreeLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A man who took part in a 1992 Christmas holiday killing spree that left six people dead and two wounded was executed Tuesday, the state's second execution in less than two weeks. Marvallous Keene, 36, chose not to file a late appeal over his death sentence for a series of slayings that included an 18-year-old mother gunned down at a pay phone.
Army report: Heavy combat in Iraq may have been factor in soldier slayings at homeJuly 15th, 2009 Army: Soldiers in slayings faced heavy Iraq combatFORT CARSON, Colo. — Heavy combat in Iraq where U.S.
Yemen executes barber for rape, death of 11-year-old who came to his shop for haircutJuly 6th, 2009 Yemen executes man for rape, killing 11-year-oldSAN'A, Yemen — The Yemen news agency reports that a barber has been publicly executed after he was found guilty of raping and killing an 11-year-old boy who came to his shop for a haircut. Pictures of the execution Monday in the capital of San'a showed hundreds of people gathered around as Yehya Hussein was killed.
Highway Patrol confirms at least 8 dead in traffic accident on northeast Okla. interstateJune 27th, 2009 Authorities say 8 dead in traffic wreck in Okla.MIAMI, Okla. — A tractor-trailer slammed into a line of cars stopped on a northeast Oklahoma turnpike Friday afternoon, killing at least eight people , authorities said.
Miss. officials approve historical marker for infamous 1964 slayings of civil rights workersJune 18th, 2009 Miss. civil rights slayings to get historic markerPHILADELPHIA, Miss. — Mississippi officials say a historical marker can be placed on a state highway near where three civil rights workers were murdered in 1964.
Republican Coburn of Okla. says he'll run for second term in the US Senate in 2010June 1st, 2009 Okla. Republican Coburn to run again 2010TULSA, Okla. — Sen. Tom Coburn, the Oklahoma Republican who has built a reputation as an anti-earmarks crusader, said Monday he will run for a second term next year.
Continental flight from Houston to Omaha makes emergency landing in Tulsa, Okla.June 1st, 2009 Continental flight makes emergency landing in OklaTULSA, Okla. — A spokeswoman for ExpressJet Airlines says a Continental Express jet with 53 people on board has made an emergency landing in Oklahoma.
Mississippi prisoner indicted in Texas on capital murder charge in truck stop slayingMay 6th, 2009 Miss. inmate indicted in truck stop death in TexasPAMPA, Texas — A Mississippi prisoner has been indicted in Texas in the death of a woman linked to a string of slayings at truck stops in several states. Thirty-two-year-old John Robert Williams was indicted Thursday on a capital murder charge in the death of Vickie Helen Anderson.
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