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Boston bombs said to be made from pressure cookers
The bombs that ripped through the crowd at the Boston Marathon, killing three people and wounding more than 170, were fashioned out of pressure cookers and packed with metal shards, nails and ball bearings to inflict maximum carnage, a person briefed on the investigation said Tuesday.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Associated Press - News
The bombs that ripped through the crowd at the Boston Marathon, killing three people and wounding more than 170, were fashioned out of pressure cookers and packed with metal shards, nails and ball bearings to inflict maximum carnage, a person briefed on the investigation said Tuesday.
Tuesday, April, 16, 2013 - Associated Press - News
AP source: Authorities recover pressure cooker lid
Authorities investigating the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon have recovered a piece of circuit board that they believe was part of one of the explosive devices, and also found the lid of a pressure cooker that apparently was catapulted onto the roof of a nearby building, an official said Wednesday.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Authorities investigating the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon have recovered a piece of circuit board that they believe was part of one of the explosive devices, and also found the lid of a pressure cooker that apparently was catapulted onto the roof of a nearby building, an official said Wednesday.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Boston Marathon bombing suspects had planned to carry out attack July 4th
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two U.S. officials say the surviving suspected Boston bomber told interrogators that he and his brother considered setting off their bombs on July Fourth, but they decided to carry out their attack sooner and chose the date of the Boston marathon.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Associated Press - News
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two U.S. officials say the surviving suspected Boston bomber told interrogators that he and his brother considered setting off their bombs on July Fourth, but they decided to carry out their attack sooner and chose the date of the Boston marathon.
Friday, May, 03, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Officials: Boston suspects motivated by religion
Two U.S. officials say preliminary evidence from an interrogation suggests the suspects in the Boston Marathon attack were motivated by religion but were apparently not tied to any Islamic terrorist groups.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Two U.S. officials say preliminary evidence from an interrogation suggests the suspects in the Boston Marathon attack were motivated by religion but were apparently not tied to any Islamic terrorist groups.
Tuesday, April, 23, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Yankton Responds to Criticism about Spirit Lake Social Services
The chairman of the Spirit Lake tribe has responded to months of criticism from a federal administrator over tribal social services. Chairman Roger Yankton says the accusations against the tribe are nothing but rumors and hearsay.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - WDAZ - News
The chairman of the Spirit Lake tribe has responded to months of criticism from a federal administrator over tribal social services. Chairman Roger Yankton says the accusations against the tribe are nothing but rumors and hearsay.
Wednesday, September, 05, 2012 - WDAZ - News
Administrator Says No Significant Improvements Made in Spirit Lake Social Services
A federal administrator who has long been critical of Spirit Lake social services says he sees no significant improvements since the Bureau of Indian Affairs took over child protective services on the reservation.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - WDAZ - News
A federal administrator who has long been critical of Spirit Lake social services says he sees no significant improvements since the Bureau of Indian Affairs took over child protective services on the reservation.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - WDAZ - News
Spirit Lake Whistleblower Calls Federal Response ‘Window Dressing’
A federal official who has repeatedly reported allegations of child abuse at Spirit Lake Nation wrote Tuesday to complain that investigators have failed to take action to protect victims from ongoing abuse.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
A federal official who has repeatedly reported allegations of child abuse at Spirit Lake Nation wrote Tuesday to complain that investigators have failed to take action to protect victims from ongoing abuse.
Wednesday, October, 31, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
Child Abuse a Concern at Spirit Lake
A federal human services administrator is urging sweeping steps to correct what he calls bureaucratic “inaction and excuses” in failing to protect endangered children at Spirit Lake Nation.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
A federal human services administrator is urging sweeping steps to correct what he calls bureaucratic “inaction and excuses” in failing to protect endangered children at Spirit Lake Nation.
Friday, June, 22, 2012 - Forum Communications - News
New Federal Report Says Spirit Lake Nation Social Service Problems Being Ignored
A new report from a federal administrator says severe problems with the tribe's social services program are being ignored - - and that people who want to blow the whistle on the tribe are being intimidated.
Monday, August, 13, 2012 - WDAZ - News
A new report from a federal administrator says severe problems with the tribe's social services program are being ignored - - and that people who want to blow the whistle on the tribe are being intimidated.
Monday, August, 13, 2012 - WDAZ - News
Dickinson Teen Brings Gun to School, is Arrested
DICKINSON — A 16-year-old Dickinson boy faces charges in juvenile court after authorities say he brought a gun on school property.
Tuesday, October, 16, 2012 - Associated Press - News
DICKINSON — A 16-year-old Dickinson boy faces charges in juvenile court after authorities say he brought a gun on school property.
Tuesday, October, 16, 2012 - Associated Press - News
Advocates Say Still Not Enough Being Done for Spirit Lake Children
Child Abuse on the Spirit Lake reservation has grabbed the attention of federal and BIA officials, who are in Fort Totten this week discussing what can be done with tribal leaders. But for those who have been following the controversy for months, it appears nothing has been done to improve child welfare on the reservation.
Tuesday, August, 28, 2012 - WDAZ - News
Child Abuse on the Spirit Lake reservation has grabbed the attention of federal and BIA officials, who are in Fort Totten this week discussing what can be done with tribal leaders. But for those who have been following the controversy for months, it appears nothing has been done to improve child welfare on the reservation.
Tuesday, August, 28, 2012 - WDAZ - News
New Allegations Against Spirit Lake Tribal Chairman
The hits keep coming for the Spirit Lake Nation. Now, the former head of tribal social services tells federal officials he shredded documents and purposely placed children in dangerous situations on direct orders from the tribal chairman.
Friday, August, 17, 2012 - WDAZ - News
The hits keep coming for the Spirit Lake Nation. Now, the former head of tribal social services tells federal officials he shredded documents and purposely placed children in dangerous situations on direct orders from the tribal chairman.
Friday, August, 17, 2012 - WDAZ - News
Spirit Lake Investigates 2-month-old Girl's Death
FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (AP) — The Spirit Lake Sioux chairman says the tribe is investigating the death of a 2-month-old girl whose mother had been suspected of drug abuse and child neglect, but he also says the tribe is being unfairly singled out for alleged failures to protect endangered children on the North Dakota reservation.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - - News
FORT TOTTEN, N.D. (AP) — The Spirit Lake Sioux chairman says the tribe is investigating the death of a 2-month-old girl whose mother had been suspected of drug abuse and child neglect, but he also says the tribe is being unfairly singled out for alleged failures to protect endangered children on the North Dakota reservation.
Thursday, July, 12, 2012 - - News
University of Minnesota Crookston Brings Unique Incentives to Riding Your Bicycle Around Campus
Classes start next Tuesday and the University of Minnesota-Crookston campus is trying something new to get students and faculty to bike to class.
Tuesday, August, 21, 2012 - WDAZ - News
Classes start next Tuesday and the University of Minnesota-Crookston campus is trying something new to get students and faculty to bike to class.
Tuesday, August, 21, 2012 - WDAZ - News
U.S. Reveals Accusations Against Secret Service
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has revealed details of serious allegations against Secret Service agents and officers since 2004, including claims of involvement with prostitutes, leaking sensitive information, publishing pornography, sexual assault, illegal wiretaps, improper use of weapons and drunken behavior. It wasn't immediately clear how many of the accusations have been confirmed.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Associated Press - News
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has revealed details of serious allegations against Secret Service agents and officers since 2004, including claims of involvement with prostitutes, leaking sensitive information, publishing pornography, sexual assault, illegal wiretaps, improper use of weapons and drunken behavior. It wasn't immediately clear how many of the accusations have been confirmed.
Friday, June, 15, 2012 - Associated Press - News
Sen. Hoeven Wants Hearing on American Indian Reservation Child Abuse
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Republican North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven is pushing the Senate Indian Affairs Committee to hold hearings about child abuse and neglect on American Indian reservations, according to his deputy chief of staff.
Saturday, July, 14, 2012 - - News
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Republican North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven is pushing the Senate Indian Affairs Committee to hold hearings about child abuse and neglect on American Indian reservations, according to his deputy chief of staff.
Saturday, July, 14, 2012 - - News
Security Increased at Movies Following Shootings
(AP) - Some theaters and police around the U.S. stepped up security at daytime showings of the new Batman movie Friday after the massacre in Colorado, and while many fans were undeterred by the tragedy, others were nervous about going to see the film.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Associated Press - News
(AP) - Some theaters and police around the U.S. stepped up security at daytime showings of the new Batman movie Friday after the massacre in Colorado, and while many fans were undeterred by the tragedy, others were nervous about going to see the film.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Associated Press - News
Police said to have suspect in mind in ricin case
Police have a suspect in mind as they investigate a letter mailed to Sen. Roger Wicker that tested positive for poisonous ricin, a Senate colleague said.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Police have a suspect in mind as they investigate a letter mailed to Sen. Roger Wicker that tested positive for poisonous ricin, a Senate colleague said.
Wednesday, April, 17, 2013 - Associated Press - News
Craft Beers Are Proving a Hit in Baseball Parks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It used to be that baseball fans would head for the concourse to grab a beer between innings, a cold one as much a part of America's pastime as hotdogs and Cracker Jack.
Sunday, May, 27, 2012 - Associated Press - News
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It used to be that baseball fans would head for the concourse to grab a beer between innings, a cold one as much a part of America's pastime as hotdogs and Cracker Jack.
Sunday, May, 27, 2012 - Associated Press - News
Gunman Kills 12 in Colorado Movie Theater, Injures 59
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — A gunman wearing a gas mask and black SWAT gear hurled a gas canister inside a crowded movie theater during a midnight showing of the new Batman movie Friday and then opened fire, killing 12 people and wounding nearly 60 others in an attack so bizarre that some moviegoers at first thought they were watching Hollywood special effects.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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AURORA, Colo. (AP) — A gunman wearing a gas mask and black SWAT gear hurled a gas canister inside a crowded movie theater during a midnight showing of the new Batman movie Friday and then opened fire, killing 12 people and wounding nearly 60 others in an attack so bizarre that some moviegoers at first thought they were watching Hollywood special effects.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Associated Press - News
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