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3 men face terrorism charges stemming from pre-NATO raid

Three out-of-state men arrested in a Bridgeport raid days before the NATO summit were charged with conspiracy to commit terrorism, providing material support for terrorism and possession of an explosive or incendiary or explosive devices, (more…)

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Blind Chinese dissident heading to US

BEIJING — Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng was on his way to the United States on Saturday afternoon, said activists who were helping the long-persecuted lawyer in his bid to leave China. (more…)

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Blind Chinese dissident heading to US

BEIJING — Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng was on his way to the United States on Saturday afternoon, said activists who were helping the long-persecuted lawyer in his bid to leave China. (more…)

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Tunica man charged as shooter

A Tunica man is facing murder charges in the death of a 48 year-old Hernando woman following a statewide manhunt for the so-called highway shooter whose elusive capture had gripped the entire state in a shroud of fear. (more…)

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Obama to tout $3B pledge for food security

By JULIE PACE President Barack Obama is set to announce a new $3 billion food security initiative to help alleviate hunger and poverty in Africa. (more…)

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Afghanistan security for less? How low can NATO go?

As NATO leaders convene for the weekend summit in Chicago, one pressing issue is whether, and how much, the post-NATO-withdrawal Afghan security forces can be pared down to save money. (more…)

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Ann and Mitt contribute $150000 to Romney campaign

By Melanie Mason WASHINGTON — The Romney campaign added two noteworthy names to the donor rolls this week: Ann and Mitt Romney. The couple donated a combined $150000 this week to the Romney Victory Fund, a joint fundraising committee established last (more…)

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Military trainer jet crashes in Calif., 1 dead

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say a civilian training jet on contract to the military has crashed in Southern California and the pilot was killed. (more…)

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China is a lead cyberattacker of US military computers, Pentagon reports

China is especially interested in gleaning how best to defend its own computer networks from cyberattack, says a Pentagon report on cyberwar threats. (more…)

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Former Rep. Dave Weldon joins crowded GOP Senate field

By Marc Caputo, Miami Herald Former Florida Congressman Dave Weldon announced Friday that he will join a crowded field of Republicans seeking to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. (more…)

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