Astronaut says Mexico needs its own space program
Astronaut says Mexico needs its own space program MEXICO CITY (AP) – A NASA astronaut says he wants to help Mexican officials start the country’s first space agency. Astronaut Jose Hernandez says he has no plans to leave his job at NASA, but hopes to help Mexico’s program get off the ground. Hernandez, the U.S.-born son of [...]

‘Mr. Right’ Dupes Woman Out of $50,000 Online
‘Mr. Right’ Dupes Woman Out of $50,000 Online ABUJA, Nigeria — Authorities say an Australian woman who fell in love online was duped out of nearly $50,000 by a Nigerian man who said he was her “Mr. Right.” Lawal Adewale Nurudeen was sentenced to 19 years in prison and ordered to repay the woman. On Monday, [...]

Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist
Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist Navy SEALs have secretly captured one of the most wanted terrorists in Iraq — the alleged mastermind of the murder and mutilation of four Blackwater USA security guards in Fallujah in 2004. And three of the SEALs who captured him are now facing criminal charges, sources [...]

Sgt Kimberly Munley for the Congressional Medal of Honor?
Sgt Kimberly Munley for the Congressional Medal of Honor? There is a Facebook group touts Sgt Kimberly Munley for her actions during the attack at Ft. Hood recently. This group supports Munley and seeks to have her receive the Congressional Medal of Honor! Criteria: The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President, in the name [...]

Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle
Historic health care bill clears Senate hurdle WASHINGTON (AP) – Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. There was not a vote to spare. The 60-39 [...]