Kansas The trial of the killer of Doctor George Tiller

George Tiller was a doctor who performed abortions and his killer admits to killing him in the Doctor's church. The killer's defence lawyers are arguing that the charge should be reduced to voluntary manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter is applied in cases when a defendant acts believing that his or her actions are justified. The killer believed it was necessary to kill Doctor George Tiller to prevent more abortions.

This is irrational or another example its OK to kill soldiers because this prevents the death of enemy combatants ?

More here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/csm/20100112/ts_csm/273239

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Visitor from another planet? Mystery object to whizz close by Earth on Wednesday

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Tue Jan 12, 3:22 PM

By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON - A mystery object from space is about to whizz close by Earth on Wednesday. It will not hit the planet, but scientists are stumped by what exactly it is.

Astronomers say it may be space junk or it could be a tiny asteroid, too small to cause damage even if it hit. It is 33 to 50 feet (10 to 15 metres) wide at most.

NASA says that on Wednesday at 7:47 a.m. EST, (1247 GMT) it will streak by, missing Earth by about 80,000 miles (128,750 kilometres).