Nation's longest-serving inmate to be cleared by DNA evidence is pardoned by Texas governorSeptember 30th, 2009 Texas pardons longest-serving inmate freed by DNADALLAS — A Texas man who spent more time in prison than any other inmate before being exonerated by DNA evidence was pardoned by Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday, clearing the way for him to collect millions of dollars from the state.
NJ uses trained dogs to find inmates' illegal cell phones; 35 indicted for having phonesSeptember 15th, 2009 Dogs sniff out inmates' illegal cell phones in NJBORDENTOWN, N.J. — As Congress considers whether to allow state prisons to install cell phone jamming devices, New Jersey is grappling with ways to stop inmates from running criminal enterprises from behind bars.
Mich. man who had more than 100 live dogs, dead dogs in freezer is chargedSeptember 3rd, 2009 Mich. man who had more than 100 dogs is chargedDETROIT — A 56-year-old man found in a Detroit-area house with more than 100 living and 150 dead dogs has been charged with two counts of animal cruelty. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy on Thursday charged Kenneth Lang Jr.
Spacewalk still on despite approaching space junk, NASA says any dodge would come afterwardSeptember 3rd, 2009 Spacewalk still on despite approaching space junkCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A spacewalk by two astronauts is still on for Thursday evening even though a large piece of space junk is headed their way.
Spacewalk under way despite approaching space junk, NASA says it won't need to change courseSeptember 3rd, 2009 Spacewalk under way despite approaching space junkCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two astronauts are out spacewalking even though a large piece of space junk is headed their way.
Variations in dogs coat types result from variations in just 3 genesAugust 27th, 2009 Three genes combine for 7 coat types in dogsWASHINGTON — From short to shaggy, nearly all the differences in dogs' coat types result from variations in just three genes, according to researchers studying how genes work together. "What's important for human health is the way we found the genes involved in dog coats and figured out how they work together, rather than the genes themselves," said Dr.
Dallas police using new photo lineup method to reduce mistakes made when witnesses ID suspectsAugust 21st, 2009 Dallas police pioneering new photo lineup approachDALLAS — Frustrated with a string of wrongful convictions, the Dallas police department is now the nation's largest force to use sequential blind photo lineups — a widely praised technique designed to reduce mistakes made by witnesses trying to identify suspects. Dallas is not the first department to use the pioneering method.
Authorities seize more than 500 dogs in raid on suspected puppy mill southwest of DallasAugust 12th, 2009 500 dogs seized in kennel raid outside DallasKAUFMAN, Texas — Authorities have seized more than 500 dogs and about 15 cats from what they say is a puppy mill southwest of Dallas. The Humane Society and Kaufman County sheriff's deputies raided the suspected puppy mill Tuesday.
Humane groups: More than 400 dogs rescued in largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in USJuly 9th, 2009 Groups: Dogfighting raids rescued over 400 dogsST. LOUIS — Animal humane groups say more than 400 dogs including some that were about to deliver puppies have been rescued in the largest coordinated raids on dogfighting in U.S.
Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennel, authorities say dead animals also foundJuly 8th, 2009 Nearly 500 dogs seized from Texas kennelBOWIE, Texas — Nearly 500 dogs, some with skin conditions and open sores, have been seized from a Texas kennel where the Humane Society says several dead animals also were found. Authorities in Montague County about 90 miles northwest of Dallas took the dogs from Maggic Pets/Heddins Kennel after complaints the animals weren't receiving proper veterinary care.
About 30 people arrested, 200 dogs seized in dogfighting raids in Missouri, Illinois and TexasJuly 8th, 2009 Dogfighting raids conducted in three statesWASHINGTON — Authorities have arrested about 30 people and seized about 200 dogs in dogfighting raids Wednesday across three states, the Justice Department said. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which cooperated in the investigation, said the target was believed to be the largest dogfighting operation in U.S.
Former US attorney general to teach political science at Texas TechJuly 7th, 2009 Former AG Gonzales to teach at Texas TechLUBBOCK, Texas — Alberto Gonzales, who resigned as U.S. attorney general two years ago, is coming to Texas Tech this fall to teach political science.
Judge orders release of 2 men awaiting retrial in 18-year-old Texas yogurt shop murder caseJune 24th, 2009 Suspects ordered freed in Texas yogurt shop caseAUSTIN, Texas — A judge in Texas has ordered the release from jail of two suspects awaiting retrial in the 1991 murders of four teenage girls at a yogurt shop in Austin. Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen were previously convicted in the slaying of Amy Ayers, 13.
2 pit bulls kill 10-year-old boy in Texas; witnesses say 4th-grader was dragged down the roadJune 16th, 2009 2 pit bulls kill 10-year-old boy in TexasKILGORE, Texas — Authorities say two pit bulls fatally mauled a 10-year-old boy in East Texas. The Rusk County Sheriff's Office says witnesses reported seeing the dogs drag Justin Clinton down the side of the road Monday in the small community of Leverett's Chapel.
Ex-suspect in east Texas dragging case proclaims innocence after charges droppedJune 5th, 2009 Ex-suspect claims innocence in Texas dragging casePARIS, Texas — One of two white men cleared this week of murder charges alleging they ran down their black friend in east Texas says he knew he would be exonerated. Shannon Finley reiterated his innocence Friday, the day after prosecutors said they didn't have enough evidence to make a case.
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