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Army apologizes for John Doe letters
Published January 7, 2009, 7:57 pm, Moldova.org
The U.S. Army says it has formally apologized for sending thousands of Dear John Doe letters to relatives of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.The 7,000 letters, which went out in December, were meant to provide the families information about services or gifts for which they might be eligible. However, each letter started out with the salutation Dear John Doe, the Los Angeles Times ...
Girl attacked in France over Gaza conflict
Published January 7, 2009, 7:57 pm, Moldova.org
Officials say they are concerned that the conflict in Gaza could spark violence between Jews and Muslims in France.The Times of London reported Wednesday that concerns mounted after three teenagers were arrested for an alleged anti-Semitic attack on a 15-year-old girl north of Paris.The newspaper reported that the victim was insulted, knocked to the ground, kicked and punched by a gang of 10 ...
Black group allegedly intimidated voters
Published January 7, 2009, 7:57 pm, Moldova.org
Federal officials Wednesday accused a black activist organization of intimidating Philadelphia voters and those helping them during the Nov. 4 election.The Justice Department filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense and three of its members, alleging they violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The federal government claims Minister King Samir ...
Snow storm grips Northern Italy
Published January 7, 2009, 7:57 pm, Moldova.org
Travel in Northern Italy has been disrupted by a major storm that has closed airports and highways, officials said.ANSA, the Italian news agency, reported that snow has been falling in the region for three days and more snow is expected into Thursday.So far, two deaths have blamed on the storms. In Milan, a 46-year-old man was crushed when a roof collapsed under the weight of the heavy snow; and ...
Video game may reduce PTSD
Published January 7, 2009, 7:56 pm, Moldova.org
British researchers say the video game Tetris may reduce the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.A study by psychologists at Oxford University suggests the game can help erase bad memories and reduce flashbacks, the Daily Telegraph reported Wednesday.Emily Holmes of the Department of Psychiatry at Oxford University, said volunteers exposed to traumatic images and then half of the group ...
NBA: Orlando 106, Atlanta 102
Published January 7, 2009, 7:52 pm, UPI
ATLANTA, Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard produced his 26th double-double of the season Wednesday and Orlando fended off Atlanta 106-102.
COL BKB: Boston College 82, Harvard 70
Published January 7, 2009, 7:51 pm, Moldova.org
Jeremy Lin scored 27 points Wednesday and Harvard pulled off a shocking 82-70 victory over No. 24 Boston College.The Golden Eagles had won 10 in a row, including an 85-78 upset of then-No. 1 North Carolina last Sunday.Harvard, however, opened a 43-31 lead early in the second half, repelled a Boston College rally and led by as many as 15 in the closing minutes.Oliver McNally added 17 points for ...
COL BKB: Duke 79, Davidson 67
Published January 7, 2009, 7:51 pm, Moldova.org
Jon Scheyer and Kyle Singler both scored 22 points Wednesday and No. 2 Duke fought off a Davidson comeback to down the Wildcats 79-67.Duke (13-1) won its fifth straight since suffering its lone loss at Michigan.Davidson's Stephen Curry, the nation's leading scorer, recorded 29 points along with eight rebounds. But he hit just one three-pointer in eight attempts and turned the ball over seven ...
Livingston traded, waived on same day
Published January 7, 2009, 7:51 pm, Moldova.org
Miami guard Shaun Livingston, whose once promising career was derailed by a severe knee injury two years ago, found himself out of a job Wednesday.The Heat traded Livingston to Memphis, which promptly put him on waivers. The Grizzlies also received cash considerations to be a part of the deal and Memphis sent Miami a second-round pick in the 2012 draft.If Livingston had remained with the Heat ...
NBA: Cleveland 111, Charlotte 81
Published January 7, 2009, 7:51 pm, Moldova.org
LeBron James keyed a run late in the first period Wednesday that sent Cleveland coasting past Charlotte 111-81.The Cavaliers remained perfect in their 18 home games this season.Cleveland had a 15-11 advantage with 3 minutes to play in the opening quarter and finished off the period on a 14-1 surge. James scored nine of those 14 points and finished with 21 in 31 minutes.Mo Williams, Daniel Gibson ...
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