A look at the key known facts about the Wednesday attack in south London, when two men hacked another to death near military barracks.

In regards to William Van Amber Fields’ letter titled “Christians and Muslims are at war, whether we admit it or not,” it is simply not the case. We are not at war with any religion. We are dealing with criminals who use religious or political extremism as an excuse to engage in terrorism, whether it was Osama bin Laden or Timothy McVeigh. Good people, whether Christians, Jews, Muslims, agnostics or atheists, are allies in getting rid of this scourge.

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:

MOORE, Okla. — With this storm, it’s the kids who keep coming to mind.

(StatePoint) This year’s summer blockbuster season is shaping up to be a big one, full of some of the year’s most highly anticipated films.

(NAPSI)—While some think of North Africa as a region of turmoil and unrest half a world away, one nation has emerged as a leader, demonstrating a commitment to cooperation and regional security that can ultimately benefit the interests of the U.S.

During a recent BBC News interview, a retired U.S. general was asked if he felt the U.S. is still at war and with whom. His answer hurt: "Yes, and it's a war we, our kids and grandkids will not see the end of."

The Muslim prisoners at Guantanamo are on a hunger strike and are making certain demands of the jailers.

Two men accused of murder in the death of a suspected gang member will be arraigned today in San Joaquin County Superior Court. The two men and one other are suspected of killing Danilo Sandoval, 20, of Lodi in March at a Chevron gas station in Thornton.

Officers arrested five suspected Norteño gang members accused of threatening a man and brandishing a firearm, according to Lodi police.

Beyond terrorism’s life and limb costs are the cold, hard dollar sums.

Lodi police arrested two more suspects they believe were involved in an armed robbery at Lodi Lake on April 13.

Dear Dzhokhar:

It has been a hard week. You hurt a lot of people in Boston and around the world. The injuries to both body and soul will last the lifetimes of the victims. I cannot begin to fathom what events transpired that provoked you to participate in such evil. Ultimately, it doesn't matter.

This Boston thing makes me realize what a hypocrite I am, and has brought sadness to my soul. I claim to not believe in capitol punishment and profess all this spiritual stuff, but there is no doubt that, if given the opportunity, I would kill these men without a shred of guilt or remorse. There was an 8-year-old girl who lost her legs in the bombing. There is no excuse for harming children.

A decorated paratrooper from Lodi stationed at Fort Bragg died March 7 after sustaining a gunshot wound, base officials said in a release Wednesday.

It’s no secret that getting a good night’s sleep has tremendous health benefits such as improved learning and productivity, protection against serious illnesses, more energy and a better mood. But what you may not know is that not getting enough sleep can have a destructive impact on health, work and overall quality of life.

A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of a Lodi man who was sentenced to 24 years in prison for attending an al-Qaida terrorist training camp and plotting against targets in the United States.

"It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity." — Albert Einstein

In 1991, John Szado, 81, died after being brutalized by police in Sacramento's cathedral. The police were invited by the bishop to protect against protests of an inaugural bash honoring pro-abortion and pro-homosexual GOP Gov. Pete Wilson.

2012 has been widely hailed as an exceptional year for film, but I’m at a loss as to where all these great films are supposed to be. (But then, if we’ve lowered our standards of “greatness” to the point that something like “Silver Linings Playbook” is being proclaimed as a masterwork ... .)

Do you know how much a kidney goes for on the black market? What about a liver? Or a pint of blood? Adam Cortes does.

(BPT) - As our nation’s heroes continue to return home from the fronts of two major wars, it is a great time to recognize the tremendous toll service to our country can have on the brave men and women who selflessly choose to protect our freedoms throughout the world.

In terms of shot volume, Saturday was not an ideal offensive game for Selina Moore of the Liberty Ranch Hawks varsity girls basketball team.

Back in late October, the Galt Warriors varsity boys soccer team had lost its pole position in the Sierra Valley Conference.