http://www.newstin.com/us/ELIZABETH_WHITE Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66409247 The plan was nothing if not audacious: A turncoat persuades rebels to bring together their most prized hostages and march them 90 miles through Colombia's jungle wilderness. A month later, disguised commandos primed with acting... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:27:54 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66409247 2008-07-04T05:27:54Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66312814 By Elizabeth White Associated Press Published: Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:27 a.m. MDT LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Three American hostages rescued from leftist guerrillas in Colombia were back in the United States Thursday,... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:27:47 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66312814 2008-07-03T16:27:47Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66358469 FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- Three U.S. hostages rescued from Colombian rebels after more than five years in captivity are in good condition and undergoing the transition back to normal life, military officials said Thursday. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:17:41 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66358469 2008-07-03T22:17:41Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66243042 LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- With little fanfare, three American hostages rescued from leftist guerillas in Colombia returned safely to the United States, more than five years after their plane went down in rebel-held jungle. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:10:40 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66243042 2008-07-03T11:10:40Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/65060943 By Elizabeth White Associated Press SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Spurs selected guard George Hill of IUPUI with the 26th pick in the NBA draft Thursday night. Hill is a 6-foot-2, 22-year-old who averaged 21.5 points a game... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:10:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/65060943 2008-06-27T05:10:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63913051 SPRING LAKE — Paul Smith, 82, of 50 H.B. Drive, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, in his home. Mr. Smith was an Army veteran of World War II. Services: Funeral, 2 p.m. Sunday in Anderson Creek Christian Center in Linden. Burial in... Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:55:10 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63913051 2008-06-21T04:55:10Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63818942 It’s that time of year again when we hit the road and head to the beach, mountains, valleys or maybe just a comfortable chair in climate-controlled environs. Many of us are liable to pack those books we’ve meant to at least... Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:30:40 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63818942 2008-06-20T17:30:40Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63194247 By Elizabeth White, Associated Press Writer SAN ANTONIO — The faint sound of cannon fire, firsthand accounts, the famous cry, "Remember the Alamo!" Now visitors can also listen to the history of what has become a source of... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:13 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/63194247 2008-06-17T21:00:13Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62791426 The famous cry, "Remember the Alamo!" Now, visitors can also listen to the history of what has become a source of Texas' undying pride. The Alamo unveiled a 55-minute audio tour in May that gives each listener music, sound... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:42:50 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/62791426 2008-06-16T00:42:50Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/61858610 By: Elizabeth White, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN ANTONIO - The U.S. Agriculture Secretary on Tuesday defended American meat as safe to eat after thousands of people in South Korea protested plans to resume U.S. beef imports. "I... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:27:30 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/61858610 2008-06-11T04:27:30Z