News Archive for December 30 2007

World's oldest Sumatran orangutan dies at age 55

MIAMI -- A 55-year-old Sumatran orangutan, believed to be the world's oldest, has died, a Miami zoo spokesman said.

LA gang F13 accused of targeting blacks

In a murderous quest aimed at "cleansing" their turf of snitches and rival gangsters, members of one of Los Angeles County's most vicious Latino gangs sometimes killed people just because of their race, an investigation found.

Jennifer Garner: Honoured as West Virginian of the Year

Jennifer Garner has been honoured as 2007’s ‘West Virginian of the Year’ in her hometown. On Dec 30, the 35-year-old was given the accolade by her hometown paper, Charleston’s Sunday Gazette-Mail. The Sunday Gazette-Mail said that it chose the ‘Daredevil’ star for her dedication, hard work and service as an ambassador and role model for West [...]

Infection Hits a California Prison Hard

More than 900 inmates have contracted a fungal infection that can be lethal, and experts are asking why.

Man jailed for Kanishka bombing offered 'deal' to reveal more

Toronto, Jan 5 - Inderjit Sigh Reyat, the only person jailed in the 1985 Air India bombing case and due for release Feb 9, has reportedly been offered another 'deal' by investigators to reveal those behind the plot.

Baidu CFO killed in holiday accident

Shawn Wang, the chief financial officer of Baidu.com, China's top search engine, was killed in an accident on December 27, the company said Saturday.