Prosecutors need a DNA sample from Darren Vann to clarify his connections with the Gary, Indiana, homicide cases. The hearing will take place on Dec. 5 at a Lake County Court. Vann is charged with the murder of Afrikka Hardy, 19, and Anith Jones, 35. Vann will have a hearing on Feb. 13, after the one on Jan. 9 has been postponed. The court appointed a second attorney to represent Vann in the … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Gay Marriage Ban Invalidated in US Court
The United States court of appeals finally ruled against the bans against gay marriage in Wisconsin and Indiana. According to the U.S. appeals court, such bans are unconstitutional and therefore invalid. On Thursday, a three judge panel from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago made their ruling public and unanimously declared that bans against same-sex couples were in violation of the … [Read more...]
MERS Virus Precaution from Camels Advise from Saudi Arabia
Undoubtedly, Saudi Arabia is the country which has witnessed the most number of MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) cases. To tackle this, the health officials and the agriculture ministry have issued an advisory. It has been already reported that camels are most likely the active carriers of the virus MERS. On the basis of the evidences that camels are the carriers, the Agriculture … [Read more...]