Daughter of slain Fla. couple says she plans to take care of 13 adopted special needs childrenPENSACOLA, Fla. — The adult daughter of a slain Florida couple known for adopting 13 special needs children said she is planning to move into her parents’ home and raise the children as her own. Mystery still surrounds couple slain during break-in at their home near PensacolaPENSACOLA, Fla. — When the attorney for a slain Florida couple’s family disclosed the contents of a safe stolen from their home, she said she wanted to put to rest intense speculation and rumors. LA teacher admits killing wife with ‘bare hands’ during Mexican cruise: FBI
LA teacher accused of killing wife on cruise makes emotional courtroom commentsSAN DIEGO — Robert McGill, the man accused of killing his wife on a Mexican cruise, made a dramatic first court appearance in San Diego, arguing with public defenders as family members sobbed loudly in the gallery. UTC chairman settles divorce with Swedish countess with payout of $6.5M more, for $42.5M totalHARTFORD, Conn. — The chairman of United Technologies has ended his marriage — and a public divorce trial — by giving his Swedish countess ex-wife an additional $6.5 million. Episcopalians say bishops can bless same-sex unions, move toward official prayerANAHEIM, Calif. — Episcopalians on Friday authorized bishops to bless same-sex unions and research an official prayer for the ceremonies, capping a meeting that moved the church closer to accepting gay relationships despite turmoil over the issue in the Anglican family. LA teacher accused of killing wife on cruise; friends say they were high school sweetheartsSAN DIEGO — A school teacher accused of killing his wife on a Mexican cruise made a dramatic first court appearance Friday, arguing with federal public defenders as family members sobbed loudly in the gallery. Episcopalians move toward official prayer for gay unions, after lifting gay bishop banANAHEIM, Calif. — Episcopalians are allowing bishops to decide whether to bless same-sex marriages. They’ll also start researching an official prayer service for gay couples. Slain Pensacola couple is buried; mystery continues with ‘humdinger’ of storyPENSACOLA, Fla. — He was a 66-year-old entrepreneur who dabbled in used cars, boats and the adult entertainment industry before finally hitting it big. She was a 43-year-old country music lover who fed the homeless and was devoted to her MySpace page. Family spokeswoman of slain Fla. couple: Stolen safe had only jewelry, documents and medicinePENSACOLA, Fla. — A safe stolen from the home of a slain Florida couple contained only jewelry, family documents and children’s prescription medication, a spokeswoman for the family said Friday. Family spokeswoman of slain Fla. couple: Safe stolen had only jewelry, documents and medicinePENSACOLA, Fla. — The spokeswoman for the family of a slain wealthy Florida couple says the safe stolen from their home contained only jewelry, family documents and children’s prescription medication. Slain Fla. couple funeral set for Friday as investigators say they have more people to talk toPENSACOLA, Fla. — A wealthy Florida Panhandle couple slain in their home during a precisely executed break-in were being laid to rest Friday as investigators said they still have more people they want to talk to about the crime. Judge agrees to dismiss California as defendant in federal gay marriage caseSANTA ANA, Calif. — A judge has agreed to remove the state of California as a defendant in a lawsuit challenging the 1996 law that prevents the U.S. government from recognizing same-sex marriages. Estranged wife of ex-Miss. GOP congressman Pickering files lawsuit claiming he had affairJACKSON, Miss. — The estranged wife of former U.S. Rep. Chip Pickering claims in a lawsuit that the Mississippi Republican had an affair that ruined their marriage and derailed his political career. Police still tying up loose ends in slaying of Fla. couple known for special-needs adoptionsPENSACOLA, Fla. — A woman charged in the slayings of a wealthy Florida Panhandle couple hid a safe stolen from their home in her backyard, according to an arrest report released Thursday. Breaking tradition, House Dems deny GOP chance to force debate _ and politically painful votesWASHINGTON — In their zeal to protect their members from politically hazardous votes on issues such as gay marriage and gun control, Democrats running the House of Representatives are taking extraordinary steps to muzzle Republicans in this summer’s debates on spending bills. NJ father at the center of international custody dispute asks Congress to better help parentsWASHINGTON — A New Jersey man at the center of an international custody battle was on Capitol Hill Thursday lobbying for legislation that would require more U.S. help to resolve such cases. Amy Winehouse, Blake Fielder-Civil granted divorce by a judge in LondonLONDON — Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil have been granted a divorce by a judge in London. Police still seek other accomplice in slaying of Fla. couple known for special-needs adoptionsPENSACOLA, Fla. — Eight people have been charged in a precisely executed, deadly break-in at a Florida Panhandle home, but authorities are still seeking at least one more accomplice who they believe failed his assignment to disable the house’s surveillance system. Department of Homeland Security says victims of domestic violence could qualify for asylumSAN FRANCISCO — The Department of Homeland Security has opened the door to the possibility that immigrants who have been victims of domestic violence could qualify for asylum. Sheriff: Person designated to turn off cameras at slain Fla. couple’s home never didPENSACOLA, Fla. — The accomplice assigned to turn off surveillance cameras before an elaborate, deadly break-in at a sprawling Florida Panhandle home never did, but the seven people accused in the crime apparently did not know that, authorities said Wednesday. Ala. police find real estate agent wanted for questioning in Fla. couple’s slayingPENSACOLA, Fla. — Authorities say they’ve located a woman wanted for questioning in the slaying of a Florida Panhandle couple during a break-in. Sheriff: Person responsible for disabling cameras before break-in at Fla. couple’s didn’t showPENSACOLA, Fla. — Authorities investigating the slayings of a Florida Panhandle couple say someone who was supposed to disable the surveillance system before the break-in at their sprawling home never showed up. Sheriff: Suspects trained together for a month before Fla. couple with 13 adopted kids slainPENSACOLA, Fla. — A group of men charged in the slaying of a wealthy Florida couple known for adopting special needs children trained for at least a month to break into the couple’s home, authorities said Wednesday. Group of day laborers, drifters charged with killing Fla. couple known for adopting kidsPENSACOLA, Fla. — An ex-convict who taught self-defense to children. A day laborer who served prison time for killing a man in a fight. An Air Force staff sergeant attached to an elite special operations unit. Fla. officials now have 7 in custody in slaying of couple who adopted special needs kidsPENSACOLA, Fla. — Masked suspects, some dressed as ninjas, stole a safe and other items during a deadly break-in at the sprawling Florida Panhandle home of a couple known for adopting children with special needs, authorities said Tuesday. Authorities: 2 more people arrested in slaying of Fla. couple, bringing total to 6PENSACOLA, Fla. — Two more people were arrested Tuesday in the slayings of a wealthy Florida Panhandle couple during a break-in executed with swift precision. Judge: Prosecutors can’t discuss ‘polygamy’ at trial of jailed evangelist Tony AlamoTEXARKANA, Ark. — Prosecutors won’t be able to mention polygamy at the trial of jailed evangelist Tony Alamo, a federal judge ruled Monday. Sheriff: As many as 8 people involved in slaying of Fla. couple known for adopting childrenPENSACOLA, Fla. — A team of up to eight people masterminded a chilling and deadly break-in at the home of a Florida couple known for adopting children with developmental disabilities, a sheriff in the Florida Panhandle said Monday. Afghan civil society groups: Revised marriage law still oppresses womenKABUL — A group of Afghan civil society activists rejected a revised version of a contentious marriage law in a letter distributed Monday, calling the amended legislation just as oppressive as the original that critics say legalized marital rape. |