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‘Grandma Bandit’ killed in shootout found to be a man

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Atlanta (CNN) -- A robbery suspect nicknamed the "Grandma Bandit" died in a shootout Friday in Atlanta, Georgia, authorities said.

Later, authorities discovered that Grandma was actually Grandpa.

"After further investigation, detectives have determined the person believed to be a female suspect in fact is a male," DeKalb County police spokeswoman Mekka Parish said Friday evening.

"His name is Roxanne Taylor, a 57-year-old man."

Police had issued an arrest warrant on Thursday for someone they thought was a 58-year-old woman, Roxanne Taylor, charging her with three robberies.

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Vice chair bypassed in Joint Chiefs pick

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama on Monday nominated Gen. Martin Dempsey, the relatively new Army chief of staff, to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The term of the current chairman, Adm. Michael Mullen, ends in September.

Obama also nominated Adm. James Winnefeld, the current head of the U.S. Northern Command, to serve as vice chairman. He tapped Gen. Ray Odierno to replace Dempsey as the Army's chief of staff.

The president, speaking at the White House, urged the Senate to confirm the three men "as swiftly as possible" in order to help ensure a "seamless" Pentagon… Read More

Kanoo Automotive Equipment introduces latest CouplerTec electronic rust proofing system

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Kanoo Automotive Equipment, a division of the Ebrahim K. Kanoo Group, is holding a two-day seminar, to introduce the latest innovative electronic rust proofing system, CouplerTec, to the Bahrain market.

The event taking place at the Kanoo Automotive Equipment (KAE) premises in Sanad, will cover the technology and its key benefits to the various industry segments including the Automotive industry.

The CouplerTec electronic rust proofing systems, which has proven to protect vehicles from rust and corrosion, contain the most advanced computerized technology that is unique in design and performance.

It is also fully… Read More

Casey Anthony murder trial: Week 1

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Orlando (CNN) -- On the fourth day of jury selection for the Florida v. Casey Anthony murder trial, potential juror No. 1 may have captured public sentiment best. He said he wanted to serve on the case to "try and solve the mystery ... the mystery to me is fascinating."

The sentiment may be shared by multitudes of people who have followed the case since the mystery began in summer 2008.

As week one of the trial comes to a close, capped off Saturday by the compelling testimony of Casey's mother, Cindy Anthony, an outsider to the case can only speculate if the jurors feel the truth is coming into focus.

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Commodity Trading Restrictions Moving Ahead in U.S., Europe Despite Industry Efforts to Derail Them

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Published by: Agriculture Industry Today (agriculture.einnews.com)

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South Korea Goes On Red Alert to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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Vilsack Calls for 'Truce' In Battle Over Genetically Engineered Foods

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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Monsanto Says It Will Defend Farmer Whose GM Canola Contaminated Nearby Organic Crop

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
Published by: Agriculture Industry Today (agriculture.einnews.com)

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Opinion: The real hero of the Ratko Mladic arrest

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Editor's note: Misha Glenny was the BBC's Central Europe correspondent during the Yugoslav wars and is the author of three books on the region. His next book, "DarkMarket: Cyberthieves, Cybercops and You," will be published in September. You can follow @MishaGlenny on Twitter.

(CNN) -- Serbian President Boris Tadic has done a remarkable job in overseeing the arrest of Gen. Ratko Mladic, the former head of… Read More

Missoni Home launches with first store in Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Missoni Home, the home furnishings and accessories line from Italian fashion house Missoni has launched its first store in the Middle East, located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The prominent Italian fashion house was established in 1953 in Varese, Italy by Ottavio and Rosita Missoni and are well-known internationally for their signature patterns, creative use of color, and high-quality knits and weaves.

Missoni Home was established in 1981 as a provider of high-end furnishing fabrics and quickly gained a reputation for the distinctive… Read More