Backers begin push to get pot measure on Calif. ballot, ex-Senate president to lend supportSAN FRANCISCO — Pot advocates started their push Friday to get a marijuana legalization measure on California’s 2010 ballot with backing from a prominent state politician. Former mayor in Mississippi pleads guilty, gets 3 years probation in Katrina fraud caseGULFPORT, Miss. — A former Gulfport mayor was sentenced to probation Friday in a plea deal on charges that he defrauded a program to help Hurricane Katrina victims rebuild their homes, allowing him and his wife to walk out of court with no prison time. Official: US government plane taking Colorado terror suspect to New York City to face chargesDENVER — A senior U.S. official has confirmed that a government plane is carrying Colorado terror suspect Najibullah Zazi to New York City, where he is charged with conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction. Massive NYC terror attack may have been set to coincide with Sept. 11 anniversaryDENVER — An Afghan immigrant wanted to carry out a New York City terror attack involving hydrogen peroxide bombs on commuter trains to possibly coincide with the Sept. 11 anniversary before federal authorities foiled the plan, a U.S. prosecutor said Friday. Massive NYC terror attack apparently was set to coincide with Sept. 11 anniversaryDENVER — An Afghan immigrant wanted to carry out a New York City terror attack involving hydrogen peroxide bombs to coincide with the Sept. 11 anniversary before federal authorities foiled the plan, a U.S. prosecutor said Friday. Colorado terror suspect sent to New York to face charges in alleged bomb plot set for Sept. 11DENVER — A federal judge in Colorado ordered Friday that a terror suspect be transferred to New York City to face charges he was plotting a massive terror attack meant to coincide with the Sept. 11 anniversary, possibly involving hydrogen peroxide bombs on commuter trains. China charges 21 people with murder following its worst ethnic violence in decadesBEIJING — China issued its first indictments Friday in connection with July’s bloody rioting between minority Muslim Uighurs and majority Han Chinese, the country’s worst outbreak of ethnic violence in decades. NRG Energy selected to develop Houston solar farm, agreement goes to city councilHOUSTON — The Houston City Council will consider the city’s selection of NRG Energy Inc. to develop a solar farm that could produce enough energy to handle 6 percent of the city’s annual power consumption. Costa Rican president says Honduras to block foreign ministers sent to help end crisisTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Costa Rican President Oscar Arias says Honduras’ coup-installed government is blocking the arrival of foreign ministers sent to help resolve the country’s political standoff. After his copter lands at U2 concert, NYC mayor admits it might not be ‘green’ way to travelNEW YORK — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg admits that taking a helicopter to the U2 show might not have been the most environmentally friendly way to travel. Colo. judge dismisses lesser charge against terror suspect, paving way for transfer to NYDENVER — A federal judge in Colorado took the first step Friday in sending a terror suspect to New York to face charges he was planning a massive attack possibly involving hydrogen peroxide bombs on commuter trains. Toronto mayor says he won’t run for a third termTORONTO — The mayor of Canada’s largest city says he won’t run for a third term in office. Iraq detains entire prison staff in Saddam Hussein’s hometown in jail break investigationBAGHDAD — More than 100 prison officials and guards have been detained after 16 prisoners, including five al-Qaida-linked inmates awaiting execution, made a stunning jailbreak in Saddam Hussein’s hometown, a police commander said Friday. NYC mayor’s helicopter makes practice landing before U2’s NJ concertEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New Jersey state troopers were surprised when a helicopter owned by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg made a practice landing in a Giants Stadium parking lot before a U2 concert. Pittsburgh: A native son who left and returned explains its rebirth _ and why he came backPITTSBURGH — The Falk Laboratory School, a little gray brick building atop a hill in Pittsburgh’s Oakland section, overlooks a heart-stopping vista of the city that unfurls straight down to the Monongahela River. This was my elementary school, and the song we sang about it in music class featured this line: “Above a city of bridges and steel, of rivers and mill fires burning.” Indictment alleges terror suspect Zazi shopped beauty stores for bomb supplies in US plotNEW YORK — Najibullah Zazi went from Pakistan to suburban Denver beauty shops in a hunt for the supplies and skill to make hydrogen peroxide bombs for al-Qaida, authorities charged in papers describing one of the most significant post-9/11 terror threats to the United States. It’s up, it’s down, it’s up: NY officials threaten injunction against Gadhafi tentBEDFORD, N.Y. — Stop-work orders and public indignation didn’t dissuade them, so the Libyans who re-erected a tent for Moammar Gadhafi on Donald Trump’s suburban estate may be confronted with a court order if they persist, a local official says. It’s up, it’s down, it’s up: NY officials threaten injunction against Gadhafi tentBEDFORD, N.Y. — Stop-work orders and public indignation didn’t dissuade them, so the Libyans who re-erected a tent for Moammar Gadhafi on Donald Trump’s suburban estate may be confronted with a court order if they persist, a local official says. Ousted Honduran president: 1st talks offer no possibility for resolution of political crisisTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduras’ coup-installed government plans to block the arrival of a commission of foreign ministers heading to the country this weekend to help resolve the country’s political standoff, Costa Rican President Oscar Arias said Friday. Tent back up, then back down at Trump estate, just like a day earlier, and still no GadhafiBEDFORD, N.Y. — Libyan officials pitched a tent again on Donald Trump’s suburban estate Thursday a day after it was taken down, prompting town officials to issue a criminal summons and threaten court action. Judge says ‘vicious’ Pomeranian must leave Colorado resort town, or elseASPEN, Colo. — A Pomeranian has been kicked out of a Colorado resort town after getting in trouble for biting and other bad behavior. Official says NYPD commander in terror investigation transferred amid questions about sourceNEW YORK — A senior NYPD commander has been transferred amid questions about the handling of a police source accused of tipping off terror suspect Najibullah Zazi that he was under surveillance, an official confirmed Thursday. Tent pitched by Libyans back up at Donald Trump estate a day after it came down but no GadhafiBEDFORD, N.Y. — Libyan officials pitched a tent again on Donald Trump’s suburban estate Thursday a day after it was taken down, prompting town officials to threaten criminal and court action again. Bad guys beware: SC mayor changes mind, revokes ban on officers running after suspectsCOLUMBIA, S.C. — The mayor of a small South Carolina town says she’s allowing her police officers to run after suspects again. Ousted Honduran president says he’s met with interim gov’t, begun dialogue to resolve crisisTEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya said Thursday he has met with an interim government official and begun dialogue aimed at ending the country’s protracted political crisis. Gadhafi says he dropped weapons ambitions as he grew wiser, says Iran shouldn’t have bombNEW YORK — Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi said Thursday, in a rare appearance before a U.S. audience, that he evolved from a firebrand revolutionary into a seasoned ruler over four decades in power, contributing to his decision six years ago to dismantle his country’s weapons of mass destruction. After missing out in 2012, Madrid feels the time is right to host 2016 OlympicsMADRID — After losing out on the 2012 Olympics, Madrid believes it is now the perfect choice to host the games in 2016. Southern California city approves settlement with neighboring town over NFL stadium proposalLOS ANGELES — The city of Industry approved a settlement Thursday with a neighboring city that had opposed plans for an $800 million NFL stadium, clearing a hurdle in efforts to bring a pro football team to the Los Angeles area. Town official says Trump told her he ‘had no idea’ his land would be used for Gadhafi tentWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Donald Trump reported having “no idea” that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi might be involved in a deal to rent a section of Trump’s estate, a town official said Thursday. Welcome back?: Glenn Beck’s visit to hometown north of Seattle riles up people, draws protestsMOUNT VERNON, Wash. — Glenn Beck’s visit to his hometown in Washington state this weekend seemed simple enough on the surface, with a ceremonial key to the city awaiting him and the mayor naming the day in the Fox News personality’s honor. |
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