Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Vindication at last for Lees after years of public doubt


Vindication at last for Lees after years of public doubt
New Zealand Herald - 10 hours ago By Nick Squires. For Joanne Lees, the verdict marks the end of a nightmare that began on the pitch-black night of July 14, 2001, when Peter Falconio was murdered and she was convinced she was going to be raped or killed, or both.

White Sox acquire Vazquez, gain bargaining leverage
San Jose Mercury News - 4 hours ago BY MARK GONZALES. CHICAGO - The acquisition of Javier Vazquez from the Diamondbacks gives the White Sox leverage in contract discussions with Jose Contreras and Jon Garland that could lead to a trade to stabilize

Pilot violated Southwest policy
Chicago Sun-Times - 20 hours ago The Southwest Airlines pilot at the helm during Thursday's snowy crash at Midway Airport told federal investigators he used the Boeing 737's "autobrakes," a device airline officials say their pilots are told not to activate.