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At Least 3 Dead, 5 Wounded In Workplace Shooting

An employee of a St. Louis manufacturing plant walked in with two weapons Thursday and opened fire, authorities said. Police were still searching the ABB Group plant hours after the initial shooting.
Posted: 01/07/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Two Former Blackwater Guards Charged With Murder

Justin Cannon, 27, and Chris Drotleff, 29, have been charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder and weapons charges in the killings of two Afghans last year. Both men are in custody.
Posted: 01/07/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Factory Orders Jump; Home Sales Agreements Drop

Orders to U.S. factories posted a surprisingly large 1.1 percent gain in November, reflecting strong demand in a number of industries. But agreements to buy homes fell 16 percent, the first decline following nine straight months of gains.
Posted: 01/05/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Can The U.S. Trust Yemen To Fight Al-Qaida?

The man accused of trying to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day was allegedly trained by al-Qaida operatives in Yemen. Analysts say that after tolerating al-Qaida's presence, Yemen's government has to confront a force that has become an increasing threat to its own survival. But, they say, the U.S. must take a light hand in helping out.
Posted: 01/05/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Chrysler, Ford Report Double-Digit Drops For 2009

Chrysler says 2009 was its worst sales year in 47 years, while Ford saw its sales drop 15 percent. It was a tough year for the industry, with sales expected to be at their lowest level in nearly 30 years. Still, there were signs of progress.
Posted: 01/05/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Google Unveils Nexus One Mobile Smart Phone

Consumers will be able to buy the Nexus One for $179 if they commit to a two-year service contract with T-Mobile USA. Google will also offer versions for $529 that will give people the option of selecting the wireless networks of other major carriers.
Posted: 01/05/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

IRS To Regulate Tax Preparers

The Internal Revenue Service wants to step up scrutiny of paid tax return preparers. IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman proposed new regulations requiring all preparers who are not CPAs or lawyers to be registered and tested for the first time.
Posted: 01/04/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Another Guest Crashed White House Dinner

The Secret Service confirmed Monday that a third uninvited guest made it into the White House state dinner in November. The development comes amid an investigation into how an uninvited Virginia couple made their way into the party and shook hands with the president and several other dignitaries.
Posted: 01/04/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Irish Befuddled By New Blasphemy Law

A new blasphemy law went into effect in Ireland with the new year, and it was greeted with a certain amount of head-scratching. Uttering anything abusive about matters held sacred by any religion is now an offense punishable by a fine of some $35,000. The law was immediately challenged by atheist groups.
Posted: 01/04/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Reports: Suicide Bomber Was Jordanian Intel Asset

The suicide bomber who killed seven CIA officials and a Jordanian intelligence officer in Afghanistan last week was an asset of the Jordanian intelligence service, according to news reports. The reports also say the bomber was brought to Afghanistan to help hunt down top al-Qaida members. Richard Oppel Jr., a reporter for The New York Times, offers his insight.
Posted: 01/04/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Pakistan Taliban Claims It Carried Out CIA Attack

The Pakistani Taliban claimed Friday that they used a turncoat CIA operative to carry out a suicide bombing that killed seven American CIA employees in Afghanistan as revenge for a top militant leader's death in a U.S. missile strike.
Posted: 01/02/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines