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Protection order hearing delayed Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:43PMThursday's scheduled hearing on a Jefferson City political consultant's request for an order of protection against a state representative was postponed until Sept. 20.
District clerks plead not guilty Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:34PMAll six Collin County district clerks indicted on counts of engaging in organized criminal activity pled not guilty in a preliminary hearing held Wednesday before visiting District Judge John Nelms in the 401st District Court.
District clerk trial date set for mid November Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:33PMThe six indicted Collin County District Clerk's employees will get the speedy trial that visiting Judge John Nelms promised them.
Council makes change on gas advisory board Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:32PMThe Flower Mound Town Council removed two members of the oil and gas advisory board Monday following talk of a conflict of interest on the board.
Government panels cross Georgia to collect opinion Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:30PMATLANTA - Two government panels are crisscrossing the state this summer to solicit opinions from the public about their pocketbook, which raises the question of how much impact citizen comments will ultimately have. One is the tax-reform committee created by the General Assembly and the other is the Public Service Commission, which is considering requests from two statewide utilities for rate ...
From a matriarchy, another lawsuit Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:27PMCATSKILL — The feminine faction of resolute pagans in Palenville have hit back with yet another lawsuit requesting religious exemption status for the 2010 tax year.
Critics: Missouri's crackdown on crack unfair Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:25PMKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Police found such a small amount of crack cocaine in James V. Taylor's car that investigators described it as unweighable. It was enough for a 15-year prison sentence in Missouri, where the courts make an enormous distinction between crack and powder cocaine.
Judges take court cases on the road Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:20PMLouisiana's Second Circuit Court of Appeal, featuring three northeastern Louisiana judges, is taking the bench on the road later this month.
'Censored' Bar Won't Stop Online Prostitution Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:45PMNEW YORK -- Craiglist's "adult services" section has been shut down in the U.S., but prostitution on the Internet is alive and well - even, quite possibly, on Craigslist.
Coast Guard hearing searches for justice in boy's death Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:44PMWhat went wrong during the holiday parade on Dec. 20, 2009, is the subject of the military's equivalent of a preliminary hearing this week.
Wesley Snipes' Lake Co. tax guru gets more prison time Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:34PMWhile Wesley Snipes fights to stay out of prison, a Lake County tax protester earned an additional 20 years behind bars for advising the movie star and 4,000 other clients how to beat the Internal Revenue Service.
Hot Issues Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:17PMNASSAU – A judge in the Bahamas on Monday dismissed the charges against two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from John Travolta over his son's death after the Hollywood actor requested the case be dropped.
County probes video showing school board member Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:11PMPulaski County law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into a weekend incident concerning video and audio discs that were hand-delivered to all but one of the eight Pulaski County Special School District board members. The video allegedly shows board member Gwen Williams of McAlmont in an apparent exchange of money with a concrete vendor.
U.S. Investors Sue For Payback From Pre-World War II German Bonds Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:01PMWhat's Your Reaction?
Craigslist Adult Services Ban; San Diegans Find a Loophole Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:54AMIt's banned in the states but San Diegan's are finding an international loophole.
Giants sued by woman claiming injury at '09 game Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:52AMThe New York Giants have been sued by a woman and her husband who claim she was attacked by fans during a New York Jets game played at Giants Stadium last year.
US investors seek pay for pre-WWII German bonds Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:38AMMore than 80 years ago, Germany sold tens of thousands of bonds to American investors in an effort to recover financially from World War I. Later, Adolf Hitler used some of the money raised by those bonds to build the powerful Nazi war machine that would ravage Europe during World War II.
US investors seek pay for pre-WWII German bonds Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:35AMMore than 80 years ago, Germany sold tens of thousands of bonds to American investors in an effort to recover financially from World War I. Later, Adolf Hitler used some of the money raised by those bonds to build the powerful Nazi war machine that would... Germany - Adolf Hitler - World War II - United States - History
Bahamas judge dismisses Travolta extortion case Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:34AMNASSAU (Reuters) - A judge in the Bahamas on Monday dismissed the charges against two people accused of trying to extort $25 million from John Travolta over his son's death after the Hollywood actor requested the case be dropped.
Giants sued by woman claiming injury at '09 game Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:31AMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants have been sued by a woman and her husband who claim she was attacked...
Potential Questions Surround Governor's Seat Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:29AMDiscussion over what happens to the governor position if Joe Manchin were to win the Senate election.
Craigslist adult services section shut down, for now Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:24AMCraigslist's adult services section appears to have been shut down after pressure from several states, including Tennessee.
US investors seek pay for pre-WWII German bonds Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:22AMMore than 80 years ago, Germany sold tens of thousands of bonds to American investors in an effort to recover financially from World War I. Later, Adolf Hitler used some of the money raised by those bonds to build the...
Federal court vacancies in Atlanta remain unfilled Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 10:21AMFederal court vacancies in Atlanta remain unfilled
Craigslist Removes Adult Services Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:44PMClassified ad site removes section after allegations of sex trafficking. Classified advertising - Craigslist - Sexuality - Craig Newmark - Jim Buckmaster
Police charge 3 men in fatal SC shooting, robbery Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:39PMPolice have charged three South Carolina men in the shooting death of a man at his home.
Craigslist 'censors' adult services listings in US Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:38PMOnline classifieds website Craigslist has blocked US access to its "adult services" listings, replacing the section tab with a "censored" label after criticism it was facilitating prostitution.
Craigslist Shuts Down Its Adult Services Section Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:25PMThe Web site Craigslist has apparently closed its adult services section, as its link has been replaced by a black and white "Censored" logo.
Craigslist removes adult services section Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:25PMCraigslist has apparently closed the adult services section of its website, two weeks after 17 state attorneys general demanded it shut down the section. Craigslist - Attorney general - Website - United States - Law
Craigslist Drops Adult Services Ads Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:25PMThe section on the website was replaced with a black bar that says "censored." A group of state attorneys general had asked the site to drop the section last month, saying there weren't enough protections against blocking potentially illegal ads promoting prostitution and child trafficking.
In today's workplace, stress and fear often the norm Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:24PMDoes this sound like your workplace? You want to talk to your boss about a touchy subject, but you worry that speaking up will propel you to the head of the line during the next round of layoffs. You argue with a colleague about work, even though you...
Anthony Westbury: Museum looks like it will get a new lease on life Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:15PMAfter more than 20 years, the gold has gone.
Craigslist removes adult services section Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:12PMCraigslist has apparently closed the adult services section of its website, two weeks after 17 state attorneys general demanded it shut down the section.
Mediation To Continue In Baby Vanessa Adoption Case Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:42AMA lawyer says mediation has been unsuccessful between a California woman trying to adopt a toddler and the girl's biological father from Ohio who is trying to stop the adoption.
Deputies probe video of PCSSD board member Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:33AMPulaski County law enforcement officials have launched an investigation into a weekend incident concerning video and audio discs that were hand-delivered to all but one of the eight Pulaski County Special School District board members. The video allegedly shows board member Gwen Williams of McAlmont in an exchange of money with a concrete vendor.
Asian carp issue jumps back into court Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:31AM5 Great Lakes states suing to close area river locks The 30-pound silver carp that leapt from the water last week and knocked a kayaker out of a 340-mile race down the Missouri River is a reminder of what's at stake Tuesday when the Asian carp debate returns to court in Chicago.
Remodeled Brentwood home provides plenty of room in older neighborhood Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:20AMRemodeled Brentwood home provides plenty of room in older neighborhood
Attorneys seek Lacy venue change Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:10AMDefense queries victim’s mother about publicityDel Norte County Superior Court Judge Robert Weir heard testimony Thursday on a change of venue motion in the Josh Lacy hit-and-run death case.The defense attorneys for Trevor Lehto, 23, and Donald Webb, 28, have asked to move the trial outside of Del Norte because of the publicity surrounding the case.
Trial Delay For NY Man Charged With Beheading Wife Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:06AMHassan was accused of killing Aasiya Hassan after she filed for divorce last year.
Jury awards worker $30 million in 'popcorn lung' case Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 7:00AMThe $30.4 million verdict is thought to be largest in the country to an individual related to cases involving diacetyl, an ingredient in butter flavored microwave popcorn A South Elgin factory worker suffering from a life-threatening disease known as "popcorn lung" is bracing for an appeal after a Cook County jury last month awarded him $30.4 million against a supplier of a chemical found in ...
While the Securities Law Firm of Klayman & Toskes Prosecutes FINRA Arbitration Claims Against Securities America ... Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:59AMNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- The Securities Law Firm of Klayman & Toskes, P.A. announced today that Montana's Commissioner of Securities filed a Notice of Proposed Agency Disciplinary Action, Case No.
Triple murder: Crestline residents surprised governor spared Kevin Keith Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:57AMCRESTLINE -- Few Crestline residents were willing to comment Friday when asked to discuss Kevin Keith.
Innocence Project has growing track record Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:57AMMANSFIELD -- Handling a range of cases involving wrongful convictions, innocence groups work to present new evidence that can exonerate inmates.
Report on Granite Falls police chief fills 5 binders Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:17AMThe investigation of the Granite Falls chief, which was requested by the mayor, is complete but not yet public.
Indiana Election Commission says Judge Scheibenberger should stay on ballot Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:09AMINDIANAPOLIS - The state Election Commission on Thursday unanimously denied a motion to have Allen Superior Court Judge Ken Scheibenberger stricken from the November ballot for previous disciplinary issues, saying the writ filed last month by 12 local residents made essentially irrelevant challenges to his candidacy.
On the move Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:05AMPeople and business changes of note
Life to improve for some Wisconsin inmates Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:04AMMADISON Life is getting better for some of Wisconsins most dangerous and worst-behaving prisoners.
McCourt wife concerned about nest egg Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:59AMLOS ANGELES - Former Dodger CEO Jamie McCourt was more concerned with protecting the couple's luxurious homes than dealing with baseball matters and didn't want to take the risk associated with buying one of baseball's most storied franchises six years ago, her estranged husband said.
City Ordered To Turn Over More Records In Greene Case Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:56AMA federal magistrate is requiring Detroit city officials to provide additional cell phone records…in connection with a lawsuit alleging that police failed to properly investigate the death of an exotic dancer. WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter has more… Dancer Tamara Greene was killed in a drive-by shooting in 2003. She’s been rumored to have performed at a never-proven party allegedly held by ...
Trial set for 2011 in double slaying Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:55AMOXFORD, Miss. (AP) - The trial of a man charged in the deaths of Lafayette County father and son last year is scheduled for March 21, 2011. The Oxford Eagle reports that Circuit Court Judge Andrew Howorth set the date after defense attorneys requested more time to prepare for trial.