News Tracker

Judge Sets George Zimmerman's Bond at $150,000
By Ben Peck
April 20, 2012 - 2:55pm
Zimmerman to Martin's family: 'I am sorry'

A Florida judge set George Zimmerman's bail at $150,000 Friday afternoon, about a week after he was charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin. According to a CNN article, Zimmerman could be released from jail with a $15,000 payment from his family. That would come out to 10% of the total bond, which is what is usually required to secure bond.

Protests Amid F1 Grand Prix Race In Bahrain
By Gabriela Ornelas
April 20, 2012 - 1:03pm
Tension continues to rise in Bahrain as the Grand Prix race approaches. Although protesters oppose holding the race while they say the country is still facing political turmoil, the Crown Prince insists on keeping the race as planned.

It has been a rough start to the Grand Prix Race in the capital city of Manama in Bahrain, and Formula 1 race teams might be in for more than they bargained for. As the teams landed in Bahrain's international airport, hundreds of protesters gathered to oppose the race since they say the country is still oppressing the people by withholding civil rights, according to Al Jazeera English.

Colts Tell Andrew Luck They Are Picking Him First Overall
By Marc I. Weber
April 19, 2012 - 5:19pm
The secret is out, the Colts will take Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft.

ESPN reported the Indianapolis Colts have told Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck that they will take him with the number one overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Norway Massacre Suspect Wants Acquittal or Death Penalty
By Jose Moreno Jr
April 19, 2012 - 12:38pm
Anders Behring Breivik, the man who carried out the massacre of 77 people in Norway last summer tells the court he either gets the death penalty or is acquitted.

In court, Anders Behring Breivik defended his massacre of 77 people.

American Icon and Entertainment Legend Dick Clark Dies
By Anna Kuskin
April 19, 2012 - 10:53am
When he graduated from Syracuse University more than 60 years ago, Richard W. Clark was unaware of the journey that lay before him

Better known as Dick Clark, the iconic American host worked his way from radio to television.

Woman Charged in Kidnapping of Child, Shooting of Mother
By Kelsey Perkins
April 18, 2012 - 2:59pm
Police have charged Verna McClain with murder in the kidnapping of baby Keegan Schuchardt and the killing of the infant's mother, Kala Golden.

Police have charged a 30-year old nurse with murder in the death of Houston-area woman Kala Golden and the kidnapping of her infant child.

Secret Service Faces Prostitution Scandal
By Eva M. Zymaris
April 17, 2012 - 4:06pm
Members of the Secret Service accused of misconduct in Colombia.

The United States Secret Service is now facing allegations of misconduct involving a prostitution scandal in Colombia.  Agents were sent to the South American country to provide security for President Barack Obama, but were sent home once these allegations arose.

Best Buy Announces the Closings of 50 Stores in the US
By Marc I. Weber
April 17, 2012 - 3:52pm
After announcing the closings of stores last month, Best Buy has announced the 50 stores that will close and its future plans.

Electronics retailer Best Buy has unveiled the 50 stores it plans to close by the end of the year. The announcements were first made during its quarterly earnings on March 29, but there was no specific stores named. As well as close stores, the company also plans to cut 400 corporate jobs and trim $800 million in costs.

With the market dominated by online retailers like Amazon, Best Buy has been struggling to compete. The company faces slower sales of expensive items like televisions and now it tries to avoid the fate of Circuit City, which closed in 2009.

Google is faulted for data collection
By Alexandrea Santillo
April 16, 2012 - 11:14am
F.C.C. fines Google for blocking inquiry

Google had a plan to photograph and map the inhabited world. But over the weekend, a new report resurrected questions about what exactly the search engine giant was doing, according to the New York Times.

Newark Mayor Saves Neighbor From Fire
By Ben Peck
April 13, 2012 - 2:35pm
Cory Booker rescues neighbor trapped in a burning building.

Cory Booker, the mayor of Newark not afraid of lending his constituents a helping hand, can take a sigh of relief after he ran into a burning building and helped save his neighbor.

Late Thursday night, Booker was walking back to his home with two members of his security detail when he spotted a fire on the second floor of his neighbor's building.