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"We are not in this profession to help people get killed," Chatigny said. The judge also threatened to go after Paulding's law license if Ross died and further investigation revealed evidence that Ross was, indeed, incompetent.

SOMERS, Conn. -- When Lan Tu arrived at the Hartford train station, his sister's killer was scheduled to be put to death in two hours -- at 2:01 a.m. yesterday. But by the time he arrived at the Osborn Correctional Institution, the execution of serial killer Michael Ross had been postponed until tomorrow at 9 p.m. "It's somewhat disappointing but not unexpected," Tu said soon after learning of the turn of events. "He's guilty; he wants to die. So if he isn't executed, whom would you execute?" New England's first execution in 45 years was abruptly put on hold at...

The U.S. Supreme Court has vacated the stay on Michael Ross' death sentence. That means the convicted serial killer will face execution at 2:01 a.m. Saturday.

Public defender's office still seeking to represent killer The state Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments on whether a lower court erred in denying the state public defender's request to litigate on behalf of serial killer Michael Ross. The court set the hearing for Wednesday. Gerard Smyth, the state's chief public defender, said his office filed the appeal because New London Superior Court Judge Patrick Clifford made a mistake when he refused to let the public defenders represent Ross as his “next friend.” “It's so important that we pursue this and make sure that, whatever the outcome, that it's...

NEW LONDON, Conn. -- Serial killer Michael Ross, at times crying, testified Tuesday that he believes he deserves to live, but doesn't want to pursue any more appeals of his death sentence because of the pain it would cause his victims' families. "I understand why they hurt," Ross said. "I've been trying for 10 years to stop this. Hopefully in 28 days I'll be able to stop it, and that's my goal."

Ambassador Ross has written an amazing book.  The Missing Peace (Farrar, Straus, & Giroux, New York, 2004) tells in 815 pages of excruciating “blow-by-blow” detail the story of how over almost two decades, three American presidents, three Secretaries of State, one long-term advisor, and five Israeli Prime Ministers were all manipulated, intimidated, tricked, lied to, played for fools, humiliated, and exploited by one short, fat, stubble-faced, grubby looking Arab terrorist.There is much of value in this book. Ambassador Ross’ inside scoop on who betrayed whom and who said “no” to what at Camp David 2 will, hopefully, put to rest...

Wednesday, November 3, 2004 Ross concedes defeat to Reichert in 8th District By CHRIS McGANN SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER CAPITOL CORRESPONDENT Republican Dave Reichert's reputation as King County sheriff, combined with ample advice and money from national operatives, prevailed in his bid for Congress in the 8th District. Dave Ross conceded his 8th Congressional District race Wednesday morning. Appearing on KIRO Radio in Seattle, his longtime venue as a talk-show host, Ross congratulated his opponent and said he intended to remain "an independent voice for common sense." Ross said he had called Reichert to concede. With 100 percent of precincts reporting but...

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  Official U.S. Navy file photo of USS Elrod (FFG 55). Elrod, USS Ramage (DDG 61) and USS Ross (DDG 71) deployed April 30 as a surface strike group in support of the global war on terrorism. View Larger Download HiRes   Surface Strike Group Ships Deploy From NorfolkStory Number: NNS040430-12Release Date: 4/30/2004 2:34:00 PMFrom Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public AffairsNORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- More than 1,000 Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyers USS Ramage (DDG 61) and USS Ross (DDG 71), and the guided-missile frigate USS Elrod (FFG 55) departed Naval Station Norfolk April 30, for a Mediterranean Sea...

<p>The only art in Günter Wandtke's life used to be the tattoos on his forearms, including one of a three-masted ship with "Eva" scrawled beneath it.</p> <p>Then, watching television late one night a few years ago, the chemical-plant worker saw something that changed his life: Bob Ross, the bushy-haired instructional painter who rose to fame on U.S. public television in the 1980s for his kitschy landscapes and lullaby voice. Mr. Wandtke, 64 years old, says he has painted every day since.</p>

Perot Systems to increase workforce in India Perot Systems, the computer services company founded by former presidential candidate Ross Perot, is all set to add about 3,500 jobs in India and move into two new facilities there this year. Most of the growth will come from a call centre and medical claims processing business, whose employee numbers are expected to rise to 2,800 workers from 800, said a report in the Star Telegram, published from Dallas, Texas. Mindy Brown, a spokeswoman for the company, said the expansion was related to acquisitions of two Indian companies made by Perot Systems in...

<p>Missouri's law allowing qualified residents to carry concealed firearms, scheduled to take effect Saturday, is on hold as a result of a St. Louis judge's ruling Friday.</p> <p>At the request of some area officeholders and others, Circuit Judge Steven Ohmer blocked enforcement of the law. His order became effective after opponents of the law posted a $250,000 bond.</p>

Oct. 15, 2003 Mofaz: Gaza attack was deliberately directed at Americans By ARIEH O'SULLIVAN The bombed US vehicle Photo: AP Israel's Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz telephoned National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice and told her that the attack was deliberately directed at the Americans. "I promise to do all that is necessary and possible to help apprehend the terrorist cell that perpetrated the attack," Mofaz told Rice. He also told her he instructed that all intelligence information Israel can gather on the attack be handed over to the Americans and he personally instructed that Israeli security forces fully cooperate with the...

Performer 'a sissy' for hedge on debate By John Simerman CONTRA COSTA TIMES Arnold Schwarzenegger continued to hold out Monday as the only major candidate who has not committed to the first gubernatorial recall forum, prompting sharp attacks from all sides in a race growing more vitriolic by the day. The actor's absence from the forum roster drew fighting words. "He's a sissy is what I'm saying," said Richie Ross, a political strategist for Democratic Lt. Cruz Bustamante. "He's a scaredy-cat." John Feliz, campaign director for one of the other Republican candidates, concurred. "They're afraid of Tom McClintock," he said.

Peter Jennings and Brian Ross ABC Nightly News To make this list, one can not simply oppose the war, the troops or the administration. To make this list a person has to take actions that can be deemed, by a reasonable person, as actions that aid and or give comfort to the enemy. Peter jennings and Brian Ross, along with most of the ABC news teams, have done everything in their power, just short of treason, to undermine the moral of the troops, the military and the American people with their one sided anti-US reporting of the war in Iraq....

Support: The Weapon Our Troops Need Congressman Mike Ross (D) MIKE'S WEEKLY MESSAGE Congressman Mike Ross Support: The Weapon Our Troops Need "This week in Congress has been a somber one. On Monday night we saw the authority we gave President Bush demonstrated in a last chance ultimatum for Saddam Hussein. As a nation, we held our breath over those 48 hours, hoping that Saddam would step down and save his country and ours from the military conflict to follow. Yet he refused to participate in a diplomatic and peaceful resolution and late Wednesday night, we watched as the...

POLL FINDS ROSS LEADING IN 4TH DISTRICT By Rob Moritz/ARKANSAS NEWS BUREAU LITTLE ROCK -- Potential voters in the 4th District favor the title "congressman' over "former congressman," a new independent poll shows. Congressman Mike Ross leads former Congressman Jay Dickey by 11 points in a poll commissioned by the Arkansas News Bureau in Little Rock and Stephens Media Group. The poll of 401 registered voters in the 4th District likely to vote in the Nov. 5 general election, shows Ross, a Democrat, with 51 percent and Dickey, a Republican, with 40 percent. Nine percent said they were undecided. Also,...

Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2002 May 27 Antarctic Ice Shelf Vista Credit & Copyright: Helmut Rott (U. Innsbruck) Explanation: It's all gone but the mountains. Most of the sprawling landscape of ice that lies between the mountains visible above has now disintegrated. The above picture was taken in Antarctica from the top of Grey Nunatak, one of three Seal Nunatak mountains that border the Larsen B Ice-Shelf. The other two Nunataks are...