- Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77
- Government shut down as DC, region dig out of snow
- World's tallest tower closed a month after opening
- Michael Jackson's doctor arrives at courthouse
Associated PressCharles Dharapak
Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77
Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. He died at Virginia... full story
Associated PressAlex Brandon
Government shut down as DC, region dig out of snow
Federal workers and school children got a day off Monday as the Mid-Atlantic region dug out from as much as 3 feet of snow that made travel nearly impossible and knocked out power to tens of thousands of people.Federal agencies that employ 230,000 in Washington were closed, as were many local governments,... full story
Associated PressKamran Jebreili
World's tallest tower closed a month after opening
The world's tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks.Electrical problems are at least partly to blame for... full story
Associated PressJason Redmond
Michael Jackson's doctor arrives at courthouse
The doctor authorities say caused Michael Jackson's death has arrived at a Los Angeles courthouse to face a manslaughter charge.One person shouted "murderer" Monday as Dr. Conrad Murray walked past a throng of reporters and Michael Jackson fans and into the courthouse adjacent to Los Angeles International... full story
advertisement
Quizzes
Featured Software
Featured Stories
advertisement
