A former Justice Department official violated federal non-discrimination laws by denying a job extension for a department attorney and by attempting to block her from obtaining two other department positions because she believed the attorney was a... Full Article at Washington Blade

The father of David Wayne Aldridge II, who died in a hit-and-run accident, wants the public's help in finding the person who ran down his son last week. Better yet, he wants the driver to do the right thing. JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINOSTARBULLETIN.COM U. Full Article at Honolulu Star-Bulletin

With their tiny, terraced homes, outdoor toilets and boiled food*, it's no wonder the Brits have to escape into fantasy every now and then. Full Article at Wired

iphone As you can see in the video, MobileMe push mail is now active, fully operative, and perfectly armed. My iPhone is now getting all email in real time, both over a Wi-Fi connection and using a cellphone network. Full Article at Gizmodo

The Colombian authorities say they have rescued Ingrid Betancourt and three American hostages held by Farc rebels. Full Article at BBC News

India's plans in the western sector toward the close of the 1971 war over Bangladesh have long been a matter of controversy and speculation by historians and others. Full Article at New Kerala

American soldiers herded the detainees into holding pens of razor-sharp concertina wire, the kind that's used to corral livestock. Comment on this story (Requires free registration) Rules: Keep it clean, respect others and use the 'report as violation' Full Article at Macon Telegraph