An Indiana judge who declared that "tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches" has cleared the way for the opening of a new restaurant, delighting a restauranteur following a legal battle. … [Read more...] about Indiana judge opens door for new eatery, finding `tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches’
Moroccan asylum-seeker gets life sentence for killing U.K. retiree in attack motivated by Gaza war
A Moroccan asylum-seeker who stabbed a British retiree to death in revenge for Israel's war against Hamas was sentenced Friday to at least 45 years in prison for what the judge termed a terrorist act. … [Read more...] about Moroccan asylum-seeker gets life sentence for killing U.K. retiree in attack motivated by Gaza war
North Korea test-fires suspected ballistic missiles a day after U.S., South Korea conduct drills
North Korea fired suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Friday, South Korea's military said, a day after South Korea and the U.S. flew powerful fighter jets in a joint drill that the North views as a major security threat. … [Read more...] about North Korea test-fires suspected ballistic missiles a day after U.S., South Korea conduct drills
Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, knock out power to 850,000 homes and businesses
Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas on Thursday for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and knocking out power to more than 850,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area. … [Read more...] about Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, knock out power to 850,000 homes and businesses
Sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack finally identified, laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery
U.S. Navy veteran Frank Hryniewicz was buried with full military honors Thursday at Arlington National Cemetery, more than 80 years after the Massachusetts native was killed when Japan launched its Dec. 7, 1941, attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii. … [Read more...] about Sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack finally identified, laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery