Saturday 29 June 2013

Skylar Neese Case : teen murdered by two closest friends



The murder of Skylar Neese by her two closest friends - one of whom confessed to stabbing her and lying about it for months - shocked her hometown.

Skylar, a West Virginia teen, disappeared on July 6, 2012 and for six months her family and friends searched for her and pleaded for her return. Read more...

Obama o meet with Mandela family

President Barack Obama plans to visit privately Saturday with relatives of former South African President Nelson Mandela, but doesn't intend to see the critically ill anti-apartheid icon he has called a "personal hero."

The White House did not disclose any details for Obama's plans to meet the family in a brief statement issued upon Obama's first morning in South Africa during a weeklong tour of the continent. The statement simply said Obama and his wife would offer their thoughts and prayers at the family's difficult time. Read more...

Justin Miller found dead



Justin Miller, a pitcher for four teams during a major league career that spanned seven seasons, has been found dead. He was 35.

Miller's death was confirmed Friday by his agent, Matt Sosnick. Miller's body was found Wednesday night, but the cause of death hadn't been released by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. Read more...

Upbeat India take on West Indies in tri-series



On a roll after their Champions Trophy triumph, the Indian cricket team would aim to continue the unbeaten run when they take on the West Indies, who would be eyeing revenge, in their opening clash of the tri-nation ODI series on Sunday. Read more...