Washington

Student Charged in Washington School Shooting
By Mayra Najera
February 24, 2012 - 6:27pm
Bail is set for 9-year-old boy who brought a gun to school and injured classmate

A 9-year-old boy accused of accidentally shooting a classmate is faced with three charges after bringing a gun to his elementary school in Bremerton on Wednesday.

Washington Avalanche Turns Fatal
By Christina Ventura
February 20, 2012 - 4:10pm
Three expert skiers died in an avalanche Sunday afternoon, despite warnings of danger

Three skiers died in an avalanche Sunday near a ski resort in Washington State. 

About a dozen skiers were caught up in the avalanche. Some were swept as far as 1,500 to 2,000 feet down, says Deputy Chris Bedker of the King County Sheriff's Office. 

Those killed were all expert skiers. Jim Jack, former extreme skier and "free-skiing" competition judge was among the three who died. Also killed in the avalanche were Chris Rudolph and John Brenan. 

Washington and New Jersey Support Same-Sex Marriage
By Ciarra Caitlin Lee
February 14, 2012 - 11:08am
Lawmakers in Washington and New Jersey passed bills for same-sex marriage just in time for Valentine's Day

For the LBGT communities, this Valentine's Day brings more than just love to celebrate. Lawmakers in Washington and New Jersey passed legislation for same sex-couples to marry on Monday.

Pentagon Receives 'Bunker Busting Bomb'
By Juliana Pignataro
November 17, 2011 - 11:41am
Massive weapons has unprecedented capabilities to reach and destroy

The Pentagon has acquired a massive new "bunker busting bomb," the largest of it's kind in the world. The 30,000 pound bomb, known as a massive ordnance penetrator (MOP), is designed to target weapons of mass destruction hidden in secure underground facilities. 

Shots fired at the Pentagon
By Gino Zarrillo
October 19, 2010 - 12:11pm
Police officers heard at least five shots fired at the Pentagon early Tuesday morning.

Shots were fired at the Pentagon early Tuesday morning, according to CNN. Pentagon police officers heard at least five shots fired around 4:50 a.m., one of which struck a window on the south side of the building. The bulletproof window did not shatter, but a fragment of the bullet is lodged in the window.

Brushing with Colgate
By Jonathan Marshall
September 23, 2010 - 5:28pm
SU takes to the field for its second straight home game Saturday against Colgate.

During a broadcast last weekend, Syracuse alum and ESPN broadcaster Sean McDonough shared something that should be music to the ears of Syracuse football fans. While talking to Washington head coach Steve Sarkisian, McDonough said that the offensive guru was impressed with the Orange after their visit to out west. Sarkisian said SU should be playing in a bowl game this year.

Cousins, Kentucky chew up Big Red
By Kyle C. Leach
March 26, 2010 - 9:07am
The 2010 NCAA East Regional semifinals took place in the Carrier Dome Thursday night, schools from border state Kentucky and West Virginia advancing to Saturday’s final.

DeMarcus Cousins will not be provoked, not on the basketball court.

A big strong 19-year old playing at the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament, the Kentucky freshman center had his intelligence questioned, his back strained, and his patience tested over the last 24 hours.

Emotions came to a boil with 9 minutes remaining in the first half of a offensively challenged semifinal between the Wildcats and fan favorite Cornell. Cousins snared the rebound of teammates DeAndre Liggins wayward 3-pointer, and knocked to the floor by Cornell center Jeff Foote.

Friday Five - Sixth Edition
By Kyle C. Leach
February 19, 2010 - 12:18pm
This is the sixth installment of “Friday Five,” a weekly column with analysis and insight on the Orange, the Big East and the rest of college basketball. Stand up fans, the next month are what make college basketball so special.

What goes up, must come down, right? The warm weather and hot basketball teams pushed the winter doldrums back a few months, raising Syracuse’s spirits. But now the snow is falling every day and night, and the hoopsters are walking a chilly line as tournament berths and seedings are decided. Who falls, who rises?

The starting five:

LGBT activists march their way through Washington
By Chelsea Damberg
October 12, 2009 - 12:31pm
LGBT activists lead a march on Washington, hoping to pressure legislation for human rights.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender activists marched across Washington on Sunday.  The New York Times reports the rally hoped to remind President Barack Obama that changes still need to be made in LGBT rights.  The march was the largest LGBT demonstration in nearly a decade, the New York Times says.