‘World’ Archives
Amanda Knox Verdict – Not Guilty
The Amanda Knox verdict of not guilty determined by appeals court. After hours of deliberation, an Italian appeals court has ruled to overturn Amanda Knox's conviction for murder, allowing Knox to leave prison and return to the United States. The teary eyed Knox was immediately escorted out of the courtroom. During the reading of the verdict, [...]
Red Cross Gears Up for Hurricane Irene
The American Red Cross is getting ready for a full East Coast response to Hurricane Irene. Burt Hankins of Jacksonville is one of hundreds of volunteers from around the country who will leave today for North Carolina as the Red Cross gears up for Hurricane Irene when it reaches landfall. Hankins is bringing supplies and a vehicle to provide food [...]
Wisconsin Budget Fight: Will Other States Follow Suite?
Thursday and Friday saw the state capital in Madison jammed with screaming protesters as thousands of teachers staged a "sick out" closing a number of schools in Wisconsin. They joined other public employees in Madison to protest proposed cut-backs in the state budget that would affect their incomes. Some lawmakers were afraid of leaving their [...]
