Archive for February 20th, 2009

China pushes Russia to investigate ship incident

Written by on Friday, February 20th, 2009 in Latest News.

China said Friday it was “shocked” by the sinking of a Chinese cargo ship by a Russian warship and had summoned the Russian ambassador to push for a complete investigation.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Chicago Shooting Leaves 3 Teens Dead

Written by on Friday, February 20th, 2009 in Latest News.

A shooting on the Southeast Side of Chicago left three teens dead Friday afternoon. Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis said a highly deadly assault rifle was used in the killings.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Remembering Socks: Former First Cat Dies

Written by on Friday, February 20th, 2009 in Latest News.

You may recognize this feline as a former “first pet” – Socks joined the Clinton family for both terms in the White House. After they left in early 2001, the kitty took up residence in Hollywood, MD, with Bill Clinton’s secretary, Betty Currie. The cat was nearly 18 and battling lung cancer when Currie confirmed Socks’s death this evening, saying that she was “heartbroken.” Follow Socks’s tale and start this slideshow of his huge moments during the DC years. We’ll miss you!

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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