8 die in clothing factory fire in Bangladesh as Rana Plaza toll passes 900 Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, police and an industry association official said on Thursday, as the death toll from the collapse of another factory building two weeks ago climbed above 900. More
Guantanamo hunger strike renews debates over indefinite detention, ethics of force-feeding Twice a day at the military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, guards take a number of detainees from their cells, one at a time, to a camp clinic or a private room on their block. The detainees are offered a hot meal or a liquid nutritional supplement and, if they refuse, they are strapped into a chair. More
Killing of 4 officers underscores risks police face when serving warrants The grim risks came into stark relief Monday when four law enforcement officers were killed in North Carolina while serving an arrest warrant. The attack in Charlotte left four other officers wounded ... 05/1/2024 - 10:18 pm | View Link
Camera by camera, North Carolina police build growing network to track vehicles Roadside surveillance cameras now stand in dozens of North Carolina communities. If you haven’t seen them, they’ve likely seen you. 05/1/2024 - 5:16 am | View Link
Lawyers granted more time to consider appeal – as it happened This blog is now closed. 04/30/2024 - 8:33 pm | View Link
Charges dropped against man seen in video of rough arrest in Palm Beach County Charges have been dropped against a man who was captured on video being beaten by Palm Beach County deputies while being arrested. 04/30/2024 - 2:52 pm | View Link
Columbus council gives police raises as protesters demand OSU arrest charges be dropped The new Columbus police contract approved by City Council Monday comes with a nearly 16% pay raise over three years ending in December 2026. 04/29/2024 - 11:06 pm | View Link