Pettitte: 50-50 Chance He May Have Misunderstood Clemens
Upon cross examination from Roger Clemens’ attorney Wednesday New York Yankee pitcher Andy Pettitte acknowledged that it was fair to say that there was “50-50″ chance he misunderstood Clemens say that he used human growth hormone 12 years ago, according to ESPN. Clemens is currently on trial for perjury because he allegedly lied to congress [...]
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5 Charged For Plotting To Bomb Cleveland Area Bridge
5 so-called “anarchists” were arrested in Cleveland for attempting to bomb a 4-lane bridge that crosses the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, according to Yahoo News. The FBI said that the public was never in danger from the explosive devices because they were inoperable and controlled by an undercover FBI agent. The 5 alleged suspects were arrested Monday [...]
Racist Tweets Posted After NHL Player’s Winning Goal
After Washington Capitals forward Joel Ward, who is one of only a few black players in the NHL, scored a series clinching game-7 overtime goal against the Boston Bruins, disgruntled Boston fans posted racially charged tweets on his Twitter page, according to ESPN. The 31-year old, 4-year NHL vet, told USA Today that he had [...]
Connecticut Repeals Death Penalty
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signed a bill into law Wednesday that effectively repealed capital punishment in the state, according to CNN. This makes Connecticut the 17th state nationally, and 5th within the past 5 years, to abolish the death penalty. The law is effective immediately. Yet, it will not be applied retroactively, meaning that it [...]
End of Capital Punishment Possible in California
This November California voters will be faced with deciding whether or not to abolish the death penalty. With the largest death row in the nation, California residents have an important decision to make. If the death penalty were to be abolished, it would be replaced with life in prison without the possibility of parole, thus [...]
