A Chicago teen was beaten to death by other youth on September 24, when two rival gangs fought three blocks away from the high school they all attended. (Daily Herald - Chicago)
Derrion Albert, a junior at Fenger High School, was walking home from school when he got caught in the middle of gangs fighting. Albert, 16, was struck in the head with a board by another young man. After hitting the ground, witnesses saw others stomping on Albert's head and kicking him.
Albert's mother, Anjanette Albert, heard the news shortly after the fight happened. The principal phoned her and told her to come immediately. Albert said she wants to know why this happened.
"...they couldn't imagine what they just did," Albert said to those who took away her son's life.
Albert was an honor student at Fenger High School was described by his family as a "great kid" who loved school.
"He was a great kid, a good student," Albert said. "We were getting ready to start a plan for a college. That's all we would stay focused on...(We were) moving to the next stage." (Fox-Chicago)
A video recorded by a student captured the gruesome and violent fighting as well as Albert's death.
Police say they have four suspects in custody thanks to this video and they are likely to be charged with first-degree murder in the killing of Albert. Police also said they are looking for more people who might be connected with the killing captured on that videotape. (CNN)
The killing has had a massive impact on many including the White House. Community leaders, churches and a wide range of prominent figures have shade some light on the event.
"The killing of an honor student... who's beaten to death, is chilling, chilling video," White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Wednesday. (CNN)
This is not the first time Chicago has seen violent acts between youth. Rival gangs have been known to stir up fights around the area.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Analysis: Nestle milk link to Grace Mugabe
This article in short is about the alleged ties between the wife of Zimbabwe's President Mugabe and the Switzerland multinational company, Nestle. Find more of this story here: (BBC)
The sources in this story are very limited, in my opinion. The article is mostly based what Britain's Sunday Telegraph Newspaper wrote about this incident. It also uses a statement from the Nestle Company sent to BBC.
The sources are somewhat scattered throughout the article. At the beginning, the newspaper is used a lot and referred to. Later on in the article does the statement from Nestle show. Eventually, however, the author refers back to the newspaper for more information.
The information is not from people. Thus, it seems to be more credible to me. Because the actual information is based on another article from a newspaper and an actual statement from the Nestle company is being used says a lot.
From the beginning the author sets the reader up on what's going on. So, I think it is effective over all. I just think it would have better to contact the office of the President's wife to get some sort of statement so that their point of view is also included; especially since the story is predominantly about her.
The sources in this story are very limited, in my opinion. The article is mostly based what Britain's Sunday Telegraph Newspaper wrote about this incident. It also uses a statement from the Nestle Company sent to BBC.
The sources are somewhat scattered throughout the article. At the beginning, the newspaper is used a lot and referred to. Later on in the article does the statement from Nestle show. Eventually, however, the author refers back to the newspaper for more information.
The information is not from people. Thus, it seems to be more credible to me. Because the actual information is based on another article from a newspaper and an actual statement from the Nestle company is being used says a lot.
From the beginning the author sets the reader up on what's going on. So, I think it is effective over all. I just think it would have better to contact the office of the President's wife to get some sort of statement so that their point of view is also included; especially since the story is predominantly about her.
Embryo Mixup: Giving Birth to Another Woman's Child
An Ohio woman who was implanted with the wrong embryo gave birth to a baby boy on Saturday and gave the baby over to its biological parents.
Carolyn Savage, of Slyvania, Ohio, says that a fertility clinic transfered the wrong embryo to her. Instead, that embryo belonged to Paul and Shannon Morell of Detroit miles away.
"The Savages say a fertility clinic outside Ohio transferred the wrong frozen embryo in February. Ten days later, they got a call from a doctor at the clinic saying Savage was pregnant with someone else's child." (Los Angeles Times)
The couple did not know each other prior to this incident. The Morells actually thought that Mrs. Savage would terminate the pregnancy. However, the Savages said that they never considered terminating the pregnancy because it was not their child. Instead they said they knew that they were going to keep it from the beginning.
In a statement after the birth of the baby, the Savages said, "We would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to the Morell family on the birth of their son...we wish Paul, Shannon, their twin girls and their new baby boy the best, as they move forward with their lives together." (CNN)
The Savages have reported that they are thinking about suing the clinic, in a CNN interview Wednesday.
The baby boy was born last Thursday at 5 pounds and 3 ounces at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.
Carolyn Savage, of Slyvania, Ohio, says that a fertility clinic transfered the wrong embryo to her. Instead, that embryo belonged to Paul and Shannon Morell of Detroit miles away.
"The Savages say a fertility clinic outside Ohio transferred the wrong frozen embryo in February. Ten days later, they got a call from a doctor at the clinic saying Savage was pregnant with someone else's child." (Los Angeles Times)
The couple did not know each other prior to this incident. The Morells actually thought that Mrs. Savage would terminate the pregnancy. However, the Savages said that they never considered terminating the pregnancy because it was not their child. Instead they said they knew that they were going to keep it from the beginning.
In a statement after the birth of the baby, the Savages said, "We would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to the Morell family on the birth of their son...we wish Paul, Shannon, their twin girls and their new baby boy the best, as they move forward with their lives together." (CNN)
The Savages have reported that they are thinking about suing the clinic, in a CNN interview Wednesday.
The baby boy was born last Thursday at 5 pounds and 3 ounces at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio.
Libyan President Gaddafi Scolds UN Assembly
The Libyan President, Muammar Qaddafi, spoke in the United Nations General Assembly for the first time in over 40 years last Wednesday. President Qaddafi broke the UN protocl by giving a speech that was 90 minutes long instead of the assigned 15 minute time slot he was given. (New York Times)
President Qaddafi's main point was to ask the General Assembly a seat for an African nation on the Security Council. He had several suggestions for the UN Assembly while looking over what looked like hand written notes as he addressed several of issues. An investigation of the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King were among other things that were demanded by the Libyan leader.
"He also suggested that those who caused “mass murder” in Iraq be tried; defended the right of the Taliban to establish an Islamic emirate; wondered whether swin flu was cooked up in a laboratory as a weapon; and demanded a thorough investigation of the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King" reported the New York Times. He said that the UN should have a reform so that it can be more representative of nations around the world.
President Qaddafi criticized the UN for the misrepresentation of people around the world. He said the Security Council was only comprised of the world's superpowers, America included, and these countries failed to intervene in many preventable wars around the world. (Al-Jazeera English)
Moreover, President Qaddafi was pleased with the leadership of the American people in electing their first black president. He praised President Obama and mounted on the fact that the United States elected a "son of Africa" as their president. He even suggested that President Obama remain as the American president forever.
President Qaddafi's main point was to ask the General Assembly a seat for an African nation on the Security Council. He had several suggestions for the UN Assembly while looking over what looked like hand written notes as he addressed several of issues. An investigation of the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King were among other things that were demanded by the Libyan leader.
"He also suggested that those who caused “mass murder” in Iraq be tried; defended the right of the Taliban to establish an Islamic emirate; wondered whether swin flu was cooked up in a laboratory as a weapon; and demanded a thorough investigation of the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King" reported the New York Times. He said that the UN should have a reform so that it can be more representative of nations around the world.
President Qaddafi criticized the UN for the misrepresentation of people around the world. He said the Security Council was only comprised of the world's superpowers, America included, and these countries failed to intervene in many preventable wars around the world. (Al-Jazeera English)
Moreover, President Qaddafi was pleased with the leadership of the American people in electing their first black president. He praised President Obama and mounted on the fact that the United States elected a "son of Africa" as their president. He even suggested that President Obama remain as the American president forever.
Hate Attack on Disabled Man
Two Minneapolis men were accused of a hate attack that was allegedly racially motivated. The two men attacked a disabled man and were charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors Friday. (WCCO)
Police said Anthony Peter Kipela and Bryan Charles Westerlund beat up a black teenagers early Wednesday morning, while forcing him to strip and even threatening him with an ax.
The victim, Derrick Thomas, told police the two men robbed pushed him off his bike, robbed him and beat him while using racial slurs. Police said Thomas, 18, is disabled and has the mentally of an 8 to 10-year-old.
"They were saying stuff like, 'We hate the president; we're gonna kill the president, his wife and his kids,'" Thomas recalled from his front stoop Friday, his left eye puffy and discolored. "They said every black person that comes through our park, we're gonna kick their butt. We don't like black people, period." (StarTribune)
This assault and another one just a few blocks away caused officials to file assault and robbery charges against both Kilpela and Westerlund. Both men are 21-years-old and white. (StarTribune)
The story was covered very well in the StarTribune then WCCO site. Of course, I feel that since the StarTribune is a online publication that it will have more details, but WCCO had just the general information. It didn't even have the victim's name or an image of the suspects.
The StarTribune reported that the Secret Service was also conducting an investigation in the case due to the suspects alleged threat to President Obama.
This assault and another one just a few blocks away caused officials to file assault and robbery charges against both Kilpela and Westerlund. Both men are 21-years-old and white. (StarTribune)
The story was covered very well in the StarTribune then WCCO site. Of course, I feel that since the StarTribune is a online publication that it will have more details, but WCCO had just the general information. It didn't even have the victim's name or an image of the suspects.
The StarTribune reported that the Secret Service was also conducting an investigation in the case due to the suspects alleged threat to President Obama.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Somali religious leaders outlaw UN books
The Al-Shabab, a Islamic group demand to cease the usage of United Nations textbooks to schools.
Somali schools should stop using "un-Islamic" textbooks distributed by the United Nations, a spokesman for the Islamist group al-Shabab has said. (BBC)
"I call upon all Somali parents not to send their youngsters to schools with curriculum supported by the UN agencies." The BBC's Mohammed Olad Hassan in Mogadishu says it is not clear whether other al-Shabab leaders share his view. (BBC)
Schools still run and operate amid the country's civil war fighting for the past 18 years. (Hiraan Online)
Mother charged with the death of her daughter
Rachel Reeves, 29, turned herself in late last week, said Minnetonka police. (KARE11)
In late March, Reeves took her child to a daycare provider. The provider called an ambulance when she noticed the child was having a hard time breathing. The child, Julia Leigh Rivera, then had a seizure. She died in the hospital four days later. (WCCO). According to the medical examiner, the child suffered from trauma forces to the head.
Reeves faces close to 40 years in prison. She has a court day scheduled for Sept. 30, but still remains in jail.
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