Current events of 2 September 2008 (2008-09-02) (Tuesday) edit history watch

New study shows that children of older fathers are at higher risk of psychological conditions such as bipolar disorder, autism and schizophrenia. (Reuters) A gunman goes on a shooting spree that leaves 6 people, including a police deputy, dead, and four injured, in Alger, Washington, United States.(CBS News) The United States Environmental Protection Agency vetoes plans by the Army Corps of Engineers to build the world's largest water pump on the Mississippi River Delta raising concerns about the impact on wetlands. (AP via Minneapolis StarTribune) 2008 Atlantic hurricane season: Hurricane Gustav weakens to a tropical depression. (Sydney Morning Herald) Republican Party adopts a platform at its national convention that is critical of George W. Bush and John McCain for their support of government bailouts of companies. (Bloomberg) 2008 Thai political crisis: Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declares a state of emergency in Bangkok after clashes between groups of pro- and anti-government protesters resulted in one death and 43 injuries. (BBC News) Anupong Paochinda, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, states that the Army "will not use force" in enforcing the state of emergency. (AP via Google News) A memorial service is held for the 229 victims of Swissair Flight 111, with some present complaining about a perceived lack of action by the authorities to prevent future disasters. (Canadian Press) (Wikinews)