Archive for June, 2012
Friends and family of Rodney King gathered in Los Angeles to bid final farewell to the man whose 1991 beating by the city's police sparked riots after the acquittal of the four officers involved.
Record heat arrives after storms knock out power
Excessive heat warnings for Sunday were issued in 14 states, complicating efforts to restore power to around 3 million customers.
Law may shut state’s one abortion clinic
A state law that goes into effect Sunday adds requirements for abortion providers and could make Mississippi the first abortion-free state. "I want to say over my dead body, but I'm afraid," said clinic owner Diane Derzis.
Swimmer more than halfway to Florida
She has been scorched by the sun, stung by jellyfish and inspected by sharks. But Penny Palfrey keeps swimming.
Eight killed in storms in D.C. area
The nation's capital was blanketed by downed trees and power lines Saturday after a killer storm with furious winds whipped through.
Former Israeli PM Shamir dies
Shamir fought for Israeli independence and was prime minister twice -- from 1983 to 1984 and from 1986 to 1992. He also served as foreign minister.
