Ohio Executes Man Who Killed 2 in 1994 Crime Spree

Ohio executes man who killed 2 in 1994 crime spree
Attorneys for the 48-year-old Treesh argued he accepted responsibility for the killing but it was an unintentional consequence of a struggle for a gun while he was high on cocaine. Prosecutors contend Treesh intentionally murdered Henry Dupree in 1994 … Read more on USA TODAY

Providence police: Driver almost struck cruiser, then assaulted officers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence man who ran a stop sign nearly crashing into a police car has been arrested on charges he tried to swallow suspected drugs and assaulted two officers in an ensuing struggle, the police said. Joshua Robinson, 21, whom … Read more on The Providence Journal

US-Venezuela ties may warm post-Chavez
Apparently with Chavez's blessing, Maduro recently showed signs of wanting to explore what might be gained by better relations with the United States: In November, he began talks with Roberta Jacobson, assistant secretary of State for Latin America … Read more on Los Angeles Times