Train engineer texted 22 seconds before LA crash

" LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A Metrolink engineer sent a cell phone text message 22 seconds before his commuter train crashed head-on into a freight train last month, killing 25 people, federal investigators said...

Metrolink: Engineer Failed to Stop for Freight Train 25 Confirmed Dead

  Deadliest Crash In Metrolink's History... Update 2:54 pst Federal authorties have now confirmed that on the day of the crash, the Metrolink train engineer was text-messaging on his phone while on duty. " ...

Metrolink Engineer May Have Sent Text Message Moments Before Crash

"r 12, 2008CHATSWORTH -- According to preliminary reports, the Metrolink engineer may have been text messaging from the cab of the train using a cellular telephone moments before the devastating crash. The engineer...

Philippine's Inquirer is now party to harassment of a religious leader

Negative and erroneous news were reportedly coming out the past weeks in the Philippines against a religious leader who is a staunch critic of the influential Philippine-based Iglesia ni Cristo.  Citizen...

US indicts six Israelis for drug trafficking

One of most dreaded gangster gang of Israel has been charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles. They have been accused of running drug trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy and murder. US government has sought their extradition from Israel for trial. Most...

Philippine ferry carrying over 700 sinks in storm

UPDATE: 1:23PM ESTFour bodies have been recovered from the ferry." At least four dead bodies and three survivors were recovered Sunday from a passenger ferry that sunk in rough seas with more than 800 people on board...

Shooting Outside California Church

A man brought a rifle to a church carnival earlier today, opening fire and wounding three people. The gunman was tackled by witnesses as he stopped to reload, and was taken into custody." The intended victim was the gunman's 30-year-old ex-girlfriend, according to CNN...

Think No Meat is Hard? Try Catholicism Filipino Style

It is well known that Americans generally have it easier than people in many parts of the globe. But that usually refers to economic ease. but how about religious ease? Is it easier to follow you faith in America? At least in some cases, the answer is yes, hands down."Seven...

Philippines warns `crucifixion bad for health`

"Philippine health officials Wednesday warned people taking part in Easter crucifixions and self-flagellation rituals to get a tetanus shot first and sterilise the nails to avoid infections. Every Good Friday in this...

Michael Jackson's bad...at paying mortgages

Michael Jackson's been in the news twice this week for money woes.  First it was the March 19 auction date set for his Neverland ranch, and now he stands to lose a Los Angeles home used by his family.Maybe Billy...

LAPD Use Feral Cats To Clear Out Rodents

"Los Angeles police have begun using feral cats to rid some stations of rats and mice. The untamed felines, which make poor pets, quickly won over officers at the Wilshire Station. "Once we got the cats, problem...

Amy Fischer Sex Video?

You might be seeing a whole lot more of the Long Island Lolita than you planned. Amy Fischer, famous for shooting her lover's wife in the face in 1992 (Fischer was 17 at the time), is slated to be the next star of a...

Immigration Activist Has Been Deported

Its been confirmed she has now been deported.     http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8R4OQQ80&show_article=1 The woman who made international headlines by defying US law and securing...

Wildfire in Santa Barbara County Prompts LA County Smoke Warning

"Wildfire in Santa Barbara County Prompts Los Angeles County Smoke Warning Zaca Fire smoke has in recent days hit Los Angeles suburbs. Last Edited: Saturday, 18 Aug 2007, 9:36 PM PDT Created: Saturday, 18 Aug 2007,...

Britney Spears 'hit rock bottom'

... surprisingly she says it's after she married "K-Fed""Britney Spears tells fans she 'hit rock bottom' Updated Tue. May. 29 2007 6:37 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Britney Spears says she "hit rock bottom,"...

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