Korva Coleman

Top Stories: Oklahoma Funerals; Britain Terror Attack

Korva Coleman — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:11:00 +0000

Good morning, here are our early stories:

-- Funerals Begin In Tornado-Ravaged Moore, Okla.

-- "We Will Never Give In To Terror," Britain's Cameron Vows.

And here are more early headlines:

Obama To Lay Out Rationale For Continued Drone Strikes. (

-- In Oklahoma, Rescue Efforts Give Way To Recovery.

-- Anthony Weiner Jumps Into Race To Be NYC Mayor.

And here are more early headlines:

Garcetti Wins L.A.

Overturned: Former Guatemalan Dictator's Genocide Conviction

Korva Coleman — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:01:00 +0000
A federal court in Guatemala has thrown out the genocide conviction of former dictator Efrain Rios Montt, which had been called a breakthrough in the region's human rights.
NPR's Carrie Kahn reports that "all trial evidence and testimony as of April 19th, the date a trial judge was removed from the case, must be re-entered."
The ruling late Monday came 10 days after a three judge tribunal sentenced 86-year-old Rios Montt to 80 years in prison: 50 years for genocide against the Ixil Mayan people, who were considered enemies of the Guatemalan state, and an additional 30 years for crimes agai

Top Stories: Oklahoma Tragedy; IRS Officials To Testify

Korva Coleman — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:28:00 +0000
Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Death Toll From Devastating Tornado Revised Down.
-- IRS Officials To Be On Hot Seat.
And here are more early headlines:
Israel, Syria Trade Shots Across Ceasefire Line. (BBC)
New Congo Fighting Threatens Ceasefire

Top Stories: IRS Chief To Speak; Russian Ships To Syria

Korva Coleman — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:11:00 +0000
Good Friday morning, here are our early stories:
-- Congress Due To Grill Ousted IRS Chief.
-- Reports: Russia Sends More Missiles, Has Ships Near Syria.
-- Kai The 'Hatchet Hitchiker' Is Accused Of Murder.
And here are more early headl

Top Stories: Deadly Texas Twisters; NATO Faces Afghan Bombs

Korva Coleman — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:31:00 +0000
Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Texas Tornado Leaves 6 Dead, Dozens Hurt, Hundreds Homeless.
-- At Least 13 Dead, Including Americans, After Attack In Kabul.
And here are more early headlines:
Turkish Prime Minister To Discuss Syria At White House. (Read The Report On IRS' 'Inappropriate' Scrutiny Of Groups.
Holder Isn't Sure How Often Reporters' Records Are Seized.
And here are more early stories:
Human Rights Watch Condemns Recorded Syrian Rebel War Atrocity. (FBI Says Data About Probe Of Bombing Suspect Was Shared.
-- Survivor Rescued 17 Days After Bangladesh Building Collapse.
And here are more early headlines:
Relatives Of Cleveland Captor Describes Past Abusive Behavior. (The concept bra features three toy arrows and a target shaped pouch, modeled after the

Top Stories: Cleveland Kidnappings; Boston Bombing Latest

Korva Coleman — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:07:00 +0000
Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Cleveland Kidnappings: Horrors Began With Offers Of Rides.
-- Reports: Cousin Of Boston Suspects Is 'Prominent Islamist'.
And here are more early headlines:
Death Toll Passes 900 In Bangladesh Building Collapse. (tweeted Wednesday afternoon that "platform traffic to the country is increasing."
All incoming and outgoing Syrian Internet traffic was suddenly interrupted around 9:45 p.m.

Top Stories: Kidnapping Latest; Influential Soccer Coach Leaving

Korva Coleman — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:16:00 +0000
Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Cleveland Kidnappings: Wednesday Developments.
-- Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson Is Retiring.
-- Head Of Environmental Crimes Unit Is Leaving Government.

Top Stories: Kidnapped Women Flee; Bombing Suspect Burial Site?

Korva Coleman — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:30:00 +0000
Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Cry For Help Led To Freedom For Missing Women In Cleveland.
-- Many Offers, But No OK's For Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect.
And here are more early headlines:
Limo Passenger Contradicts Driver's Story In Burning Car Disaster. (Going to Mars project.

Top Stories: Book Forthcoming On Boston Suspects; Rapper Dies

Korva Coleman — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:16:00 +0000
Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Putin Biographer To Write Book On Tsarnaev Brothers.
-- Rapper Chris Kelly Dies, 'Jump' Was Hit For Duo Kris Kross.
And here are more early headlines:
"May Snowstorm Aims For Minnesota, Wisconsin." (15 inches of snow.
Our original post: It's a good thing Punxsutawney Phil's handler admitted he'd misinterpreted the early spring forecast from the world-famous groundhog weather prognosticator.

Top Stories: Boston Bombing Latest; Arms For Syrian Rebels?

Korva Coleman — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:56:00 +0000
Welcome to May; here are our early stories:
-- Boston Bombing: No Death Penalty If Suspect Cooperates?
-- U.S.

Just In Case: Cruise Line Insured Against Loch Ness Monster

Korva Coleman — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:14:00 +0000
There's word that a Scottish cruise line has taken out an insurance policy in case of a beastly disaster. Jacobite Cruises is now insured against damage from the Loch Ness Monster.
"We see it as keeping in line with good business practice," Freda Newton, managing director of Jacobite Cruises, tells The Scottish Sun. "There is so much going on — people have tried to hunt the Loch Ness Monster, people have tried to capture it. We just don't know what could happen.

4-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies In India

Korva Coleman — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:54:00 +0000
A young girl raped this month in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has died, according to several news reports. The 4-year-old child had been lured with chocolate by her alleged attacker, who later dumped her at a farm, as NPR's Julie McCarthy has reported.
The New York Times' India Ink blog says the girl's parents found her April 18, the day after the attack, and that she had been in a coma since.

Top Stories: Boston Investigation Widens; Netherlands' New King

Korva Coleman — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:27:00 +0000
Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Dozen People Said To Be Under Investigation In Boston Probe.
-- Orange Is Everywhere As Netherlands Welcomes A New King.
-- Palmetto Faceoff: Sanford, Colbert Busch In Spiri

Tarantino's Stolen 'Pulp Fiction' Chevy Found After 19 Years

Korva Coleman — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:33:00 +0000
Remember that cherry red Chevy Malibu convertible that John Travolta drives in Pulp Fiction? You know the one that he crashes, trying to get help after Uma Thurman overdoses? Did you know it's been missing for 19 years because it was stolen? Well, it's not missing anymore.
The car, which belongs to filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, turned up in the Oakland, Calif., area, according to the San Bernardino Sun.

Several Arrests In Deadly Bangladesh Factory Collapse

Korva Coleman — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:14:00 +0000
Bangladeshi authorities have arrested at least seven people in connection with this week's deadly building collapse outside Dhaka, the capital. Several garment factories, shops and a bank were housed inside.
The country's state-run news agency says the people were arrested in connection with the building collapse, including two engineers and two garment factory owners.

Top Stories: New Taliban Offensive; Lobbying For Gun Control

Korva Coleman — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:30:00 +0000
Good morning, here are our early stories:
Taliban Says It Will Begin Spring Offensive Sunday.
Bloomberg Aims His Money At Gun Control Opponents.
And here are more early headlines:
Body Of Older Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Lies Unclaimed.

Honoring Film Critic Roger Ebert - With A Conga Line

Korva Coleman — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:02:00 +0000
It's not been a full month since Roger Ebert passed away, but his annual Ebertfest continued this month in Illinois with screenings, lectures and guest visits by artists.
The big hit was actress Tilda Swinton, who closed out last Friday night with this touching tribute to the longtime movie critic: a conga line.
Onstage was Ebert's widow, Chaz, who told the audience they would have to get up, too, and dance to Barry White's "You're My Everything," which they

Top Stories: Boston Bombing Suspect Moved; Deadly Russian Fire

Korva Coleman — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:23:00 +0000
Good morning, here are our early stories:
Boston Bombing Suspect Moved To Prison Medical Center.
Dozens Dead After Fire In Russian Psychiatric Hospital.

Have You Seen Me? Giant Styrofoam Head Found

Korva Coleman — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:54:00 +0000
Crew members from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., were out practicing on the Hudson River this week when they were surprised by a gigantic head floating toward them.
The head is about 7 feet tall and made out of plastic foam and fiberglass, the Poughkeepsie Journal says. It's missing a nose and has the appearance of Greek or Roman architecture.

Top Stories: Boston Bombing Latest; Bush Library Dedication

Korva Coleman — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:01:00 +0000
Good morning, here are our early stories:
-- Boston Bombing Investigation: Thursday's Developments.
-- 5 Presidents Set To Help Dedicate George W.