My News Roundups
Short summaries of the top global news. Maya Mallaby-Kay has contributed 14, including:
100 Arrested in Gang Bust
More than 100 were arrested in Sand Diego County on suspicion of working with the Mexican Mafia. The offenses include attempted murder, drug trafficking, and kidnapping.
Freed Aid Workers
Freed hostages Jessica Buchanan and Poul Thisted arrived at a U.S. military base in Sicily, Italy on Thursday, which was a day after they had been rescued in a U.S. military raid in Somalia.
Death Toll Hits 16
The 16 body was found aboard the Costa Concordia on Tuesday the 22. The captain of the ship, who deserted his crew and passengers, is under house arrest, and facing possible manslaughter charges.
Cruise Ship Death Toll Rises
Rescue workers are struggling to find bodies on the Italian cruise ship which sank on January 13. They have found 13 bodies, 8 of which have been identified, and are still searching for twenty more.
Duane Buck spared execution
Duane Buck murdered his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend at her house in 1995. His ex-girlfriend's two children aged 11 and 14 witnessed the murder. Buck was scheduled for an execution but was spared it due to possible racial conflicts.
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