The administration of U.S. President Barack Obama has said much in recent weeks about curbing the federal deficit. But many have noted a disconnection -- in spite of such talk, Obama continues to spend record sums.
Former Pakistani minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed was injured and his two guards and two supporters were killed on Monday when unidentified gunmen opened fire at his election office in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.
U.S. prosecutors on Monday filed involuntary manslaughter charges against Michael Jackson's personal physician in connection with the pop star's death.Dr. Conrad Murray, 56, was charged with giving Jackson an overdose of powerful prescription sedative that led to his death on June 25.


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