Probe of Iraq shooting by contractor moves forwardA Justice Department team has traveled to Iraq to investigate the fatal shooting of an Iraqi guard by a security contractor, hastening the resolution of questions about whether U.S. attorneys can prosecute him, an official said Thursday.
UN: World economy to grow by 1.8 percent in 2008The world economy is "teetering on the brink" of a severe downturn and is expected to grow only 1.8 percent in 2008, the United Nations said in its mid-year economic projections Thursday.
Obituaries in the newsTommy Burns
Louisiana teenager accused of poisoning teacherA 16-year-old student is accused of poisoning his teacher, who went to the hospital with "severe intestinal distress" after the teen spiked a soft drink with eye drops, authorities said.
Huge project to restore Everglades to be suspendedConstruction on a huge reservoir meant to help restore the Everglades will be put on hold over a lawsuit brought by a group that fears the water could be diverted for other purposes.
Police arrest suspect in slaying of father-to-bePolice say they have charged a teenager with murder in the Mother's Day stabbing death of a 19-year-old man who was refueling his car to take his wife to the hospital to give birth.
Prosecutor: Landlord tried to kill man over rentProsecutors say a New York landlord who tried to kill a tenant with a bomb has been indicted on attempted murder and other charges. The tenant lost a leg in the blast.
La. officials to take over Katrina collections
Tiger victims' parents seek compensation from city
Ohio writer of racial hate letters pleads guilty
New York outlaws displaying nooses as a threat
Controversy sizzles over taco truck restrictions

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