U.S. Warplanes Bomb Militias In Basra

Breaking News
March 28, 2008
U.S. Warplanes Bomb Militias In Basra

U.S. aircraft have bombed sites in the southern Iraqi city of Basra,
targeting Shiite militia members. It is the first time coalition forces
have become directly involved in the new fight raging for control of the
crucial oil-rich city. 
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U.S.

Man With Grudge Against Hospital Kills 3

A retired teacher bearing a grudge over his mother's treatment at the
hospital where she died fatally shot one of her nurses, another employee
and a man outside before police shot him, authorities said. 
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World

Angry N. Korea Test Launches Missiles

North Korea has test-fired a barrage of short-range missiles off its
western coast, the latest maneuver by the communist regime which as been
angered by the tough stance of South Korea's new government. 
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Health

FDA Probing Allergy Drug Suicide Risks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it is reviewing a handful of
reports involving mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in
patients who have taken Merck's best-selling Singulair. 
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SciTech

California Lowers Vehicle Emissions Goals

California air regulators have gutted rules seeking to place tens of
thousands of zero-emission vehicles on the road, instead ordering
automakers to produce a fleet of cleaner-burning hybrids. The decision
is also expected to affect 12 other states. 
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Business

American, Delta Axe More Flights

American Airlines and Delta cancelled dozens more flights as they
continue their inspections of wiring bundles on some of their planes.
Just the day before, American canceled 325 flights. 
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Opinion

Great Wall Of Criticism Facing China

Human Rights activists, well aware that China wants to use the Olympics
to showcase the nation's modernization, are pressuring China's
political leadership to bring about change in the government's
attitude on human rights.