http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2008/October/08-crm-942.html

A Mexican man who has been tried already here in the United States will be moved to Mexico where he will serve the remained of his US sentence AS WELL AS any addition sentencing by Mexican authorities than has not yet been made.
I would want to talk to the defendant, Granados, to see how he feels about being moved to his country of origin. I would also want to speak with the individual who proposed this new policy as practice in the United Sates/Mexico Extradition Treaty and figure out what purpose it has, how it helps or harms, why it came about.

Crime Article: Chicago Sun Times

http://www.suntimes.com/news/24-7/1215212,CST-NWS-bus11.article#

7 cameras caught CTA bus killing

By Annie Sweeney

The article is short and sweet, giving all the information in a punchy manner. Just the headline made me want to read the article. The shock value of a killing, much less a killing on a bus, is attention grabbing. Sweeney writes in an interesting, list-like manner. It gives the piece action and movement. 

Story Analysis

The battle over Coal River Mountain

By Deborah Feyerick

CNN's "American Morning"

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/10/07/coal.river/index.html

This environmental/energy debate piece is a soft news story that starts off with a narrative lede. It tells the story of Lorelei Scarboro, who lives in Appalachia, close to Coal River Mountain.  The story focus' on the process of coal mining, specifically mountaintop removal. The focus on people and how they're being affected by the mining is what makes the story soft. There is an abundance of quotes, starting in the third paragraph with Scarboro. 

The nut graph is in the fourth paragraph, which includes who and what area is being affected, and states why mountaintop removal is used and what its impact is on the environment. The negative impact on the environment answers the "why should I care" question. 

The piece follows an "ABAB" format, going back and forth between local resident's sentiments, to fact based information, to rebuttals from the mining industry, including Massey Energy. The structure is effective in presenting many different points of view, and lending an unbiased stance to the piece. 

The piece ends with a quote kicker that takes us back to Lorelei Scarboro, an apt choice since a good proportion of the story is driven by quotes and people's feelings. The kicker looks to the future and the vigor with which the residents of Coal River Mountain will fight. It gives the piece emotion and power.  

Biden and Palin Argue Fundamental Differences

KALAMAZOO, Mich. --  Vice presidential nominee's Joe Biden and Sarah Palin squared off last night in St. Louis, where Palin exceeded expectations but lost in the end to Biden's experience and professionalism. 

While change and the middle class were the focus of both candidate's attentions, Biden spoke of tangible change, while Palin refused to concede any ground and linked herself and her running mate further with the Bush administration.  When asked if there were any promises McCain had made during his campaign that he could not keep today, Palin replied with a resounding no. Biden willingly admitted to needed work, indicating to the public a level of flexibility and readiness to work with the changing times that the McCain campaign lacks.  

Both candidates touched on a variety of different topics towards which they have fundamentally different viewpoints, including the financial and energy crises, the war in Iraq, and gay marriage. Palin, for example, emphasized drilling in Alaska as McCain's solution to the nation's dependance on foreign oil, citing the public's chant of "drill baby drill" as proof of the need to do so. Biden looked beyond our own borders and what our country alone has to offer, pressing instead the need for alternative energy investment.    

The war also carried weight within the debate, giving Biden more opportunity to link the McCain/Palin campaign to the Bush administration and refute the Republican Party's claim of bringing change to Washington.  Palin stated the "we don't need early withdrawal" while Biden criticized McCain's "no end in sight" plan. 

Palin's attempts to appear colloquial and appeal to the middle class came through in her repeated references to "soccer moms," her small business in Alaska, and her use of informal, conversational language.  Her positions were argued better than was expected, but Biden's passion and informed nature won the county over.     

Pyramid Exercise: Radar Guns Raise Safety Questions

KALAMAZOO, Mich -- A ban was issued yesterday by the Connecticut State Police in Meriden, Conn. on hand-held radar guns after claims filed by three police officers stating they developed cancer from the guns surfaced.

"The whole situation is under review," said Adam Berluti, a state police spokesman.  "The feeling here is to err on the side of caution until more is known about the issue."  While the ban was ordered as a precaution, the concern that troopers could develop cancer was enough to prompt the move, the first in its kind by a state police agency.

Long-term exposure to the radiation waves emitted by the guns could be the cause. The ban effects 70 guns, which are being withdrawn from service. Troopers will still use radar units with transmitters mounted on their cruisers. 

Researchers are currently studying the link between cancer and the devices.  Until more is known, the Connecticut State Police will chose to be more safe than sorry.