Title:Judge raps Corps of Engineers but throws out Katrina lawsuit
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Who:U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval
What:A federal judge has thrown out a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the failure of levees in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina
When:The Corps designed the levee system that was supposed to protect the low-lying city. But after Katrina stuck the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, steel-and-concrete levees eroded and failed in several areas, flooding about 80 percent of the city with water up to 20 feet deep.
Where:New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.
why:In 2007, the Insurance Information Institute estimated insured losses for Katrina across Louisiana at $25.3 billion.
In his ruling, Stanwood said the Corps deserves blame for its role in the flooding even if it can't be held legally responsible.
"While the United States government is immune ... it is not free, nor should it be, from posterity's judgment concerning its failure to accomplish what was its task," Stanwood said, lamenting his inability to take further action.
how:Levees failed in several areas, flooding about 80 percent of New Orleans with water up to 20 feet deep.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
1/29/08
Tittle:Democrats: Time running out 'to solve our problems'
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who:Democratic Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius
What: Democratic Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius called for "a new course" for the nation on Monday, saying Americans "have no more patience with divisive politics" and urging President Bush to join "the vast majority of Americans" to make needed change.
When:I Think yesterday monday 28, 2008
Where:Democratic Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius started Speaking from Topeka, Kansas
Why:T"Time is running out ... to meet our challenges and solve our problems taking aim at America's economic struggles, Sebelius praised last week's quick bipartisan action on an economic stimulus package, action she called "encouraging." Ands says that On foreign policy, Sebelius said that five years of the war in Iraq have "cost us dearly -- in lives lost; in thousands of wounded warriors whose futures may never be the same; in challenges not met here at home because our resources were committed elsewhere. America's foreign policy has left us with fewer allies and more enemies.
How:she does this over satelite
Monday, January 28, 2008
1/28/08
tittle:'Old Men' makes Oscar case at SAG Awards
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who:Javier Bardem
what:No Country for Old Men" emerged as the Oscars favorite Sunday by taking top honors for overall cast along with Javier Bardem's supporting-actor prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the lone gathering of A-list stars in an awards season hobbled by the writers strike.
when:Awards on February 24. Every thing took place here.
where:sag award ceremony
why:This is Javier Bardem's 497th award," said co-star Josh Brolin in the acceptance speech for the film's cast prize, the equivalent of best picture honors. "It's sad, sad for the rest of us."
Past Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis of "There Will Be Blood" and Julie Christie of "Away From Her" won the lead-acting honors, also giving them a boost to win the same trophies at the Academy Awards on February 24.
Day-Lewis dedicated his win to Heath Ledger, the 28-year-old Australian actor who was found dead in his Manhattan loft last week.
how: everything took place at the award ceremonys.
current event
who:Javier Bardem
what:No Country for Old Men" emerged as the Oscars favorite Sunday by taking top honors for overall cast along with Javier Bardem's supporting-actor prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the lone gathering of A-list stars in an awards season hobbled by the writers strike.
when:Awards on February 24. Every thing took place here.
where:sag award ceremony
why:This is Javier Bardem's 497th award," said co-star Josh Brolin in the acceptance speech for the film's cast prize, the equivalent of best picture honors. "It's sad, sad for the rest of us."
Past Oscar winners Daniel Day-Lewis of "There Will Be Blood" and Julie Christie of "Away From Her" won the lead-acting honors, also giving them a boost to win the same trophies at the Academy Awards on February 24.
Day-Lewis dedicated his win to Heath Ledger, the 28-year-old Australian actor who was found dead in his Manhattan loft last week.
how: everything took place at the award ceremonys.
Friday, January 25, 2008
1/25/08
Title:Teenager arrested in suicide hijacking plot
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Who: doesv't give any name but it tells he's the age of 16 teen.
What:The 16-year-old was taken into custody by airport police without incident on Tuesday evening after flying from Los Angeles, California, to Nashville, Tennessee, on Southwest Airlines Flight 284.
"His stated intent was to hijack the airplane and commit suicide," said George Bolds, an FBI spokesman in Memphis, Tennessee. "He did indicate he intended to die in Louisiana. It appears he had a ticket to Louisiana."The teen wanted to crash the plane into a Hannah Montana concert in Lafayette, Louisiana, two CNN television affiliates in Nashville, WSMV and WTVF, reported, citing unnamed sources. The concert is scheduled for Friday night at the Lafayette Cajundome.
"His stated intent was to hijack the airplane and commit suicide," said George Bolds, an FBI spokesman in Memphis, Tennessee. "He did indicate he intended to die in Louisiana. It appears he had a ticket to Louisiana."The teen wanted to crash the plane into a Hannah Montana concert in Lafayette, Louisiana, two CNN television affiliates in Nashville, WSMV and WTVF, reported, citing unnamed sources. The concert is scheduled for Friday night at the Lafayette Cajundome.
When:Tuesday evening after flying from Los Angeles, California, to Nashville, Tennessee, on Southwest Airlines Flight 284.
Where: Tuesday evening after flying from Los Angeles, California, to Nashville, Tennessee, on Southwest Airlines Flight 284.
Why: because He didn't like Ms.14-year-old Miley Cyru.
How:In the teen's possession were handcuffs, duct tape and a type of rope or yarn, according to the FBI. "His plan contemplated overpowering the flight crew,"
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
1/22/08
Current Event Tile:Man convicted of murder expected to be freed
Who: The article specificly talks about Tim Masters who was 15 years old at the time he was arested but now is a little bit older.
What: Tim Masters is expected to walk out of prison Tuesday after spending more than nine years incarcerated for murder -- and despite the promise of a new trial, a local district attorney says Masters may no longer be a suspect.
When: It doesn't give a specific date and time but Masters defense attorneys David Wymore and Maria Liu are saying that he wants the paperwork for Masters' release prepared before Tuesday's 9:30 a.m. MT (11:30 a.m ET) hearing.
Where: All takes place it doesn't were the trail will be takin place.
Why:The statement is noteworthy because the crux of the new defense team's allegations against the Fort Collins police and Eighth Judicial Circuit is that they withheld evidence favorable to Masters during his 1999 trial.
How:Masters' defense attorneys David Wymore and Maria Liu said they are confident their client will walk out of the Larimer County Justice Center on Tuesday. So confident, said Liu, that they took him street clothes Monday night -- a navy sports coat with tan pants and a yellow tie.
Who: The article specificly talks about Tim Masters who was 15 years old at the time he was arested but now is a little bit older.
What: Tim Masters is expected to walk out of prison Tuesday after spending more than nine years incarcerated for murder -- and despite the promise of a new trial, a local district attorney says Masters may no longer be a suspect.
When: It doesn't give a specific date and time but Masters defense attorneys David Wymore and Maria Liu are saying that he wants the paperwork for Masters' release prepared before Tuesday's 9:30 a.m. MT (11:30 a.m ET) hearing.
Where: All takes place it doesn't were the trail will be takin place.
Why:The statement is noteworthy because the crux of the new defense team's allegations against the Fort Collins police and Eighth Judicial Circuit is that they withheld evidence favorable to Masters during his 1999 trial.
How:Masters' defense attorneys David Wymore and Maria Liu said they are confident their client will walk out of the Larimer County Justice Center on Tuesday. So confident, said Liu, that they took him street clothes Monday night -- a navy sports coat with tan pants and a yellow tie.
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