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British soldiers were unlawfully killed by Afghan police officer, coroner rules
David Ridley, coroner for Wiltshire and Swindon, recorded the verdict following a four-day inquest in Trowbridge. The troops were gunned down without warning by an officer, known only as Gulbuddin, alongside whom they had been living at an Afghan
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:18A
NH man arrested in robbery after car crash
MANCHESTER, NH (AP) ” Police say a New Hampshire man has been arrested on a charge of robbing a bank after recovering from a car accident during the getaway. Police tell WMUR-TV they believe 26-year-old Zachery Gloudemans of Laconia went to a Bank of
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:17A
Bipartisan lawmakers eye shortening sentences for non-violent offenses
PHOENIX—Even with a record for marijuana possession, Candita Gottsponer didn't expect to go to prison for her first DUI. But a state law toughening penalties for repeat offenders left the judge with no other option. She served 23 months at the Arizona
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:17A
Bipartisan lawmakers eye shortening sentences for non-violent offenses
PHOENIX—Even with a record for marijuana possession, Candita Gottsponer didn't expect to go to prison for her first DUI. But a state law toughening penalties for repeat offenders left the judge with no other option. She served 23 months at the Arizona
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:17A
Court Decision Shocks Animal Welfare Workers
Animal welfare workers were shocked by the court's verdict, Prnu Animal Shelter staff member Indriko Nurmoja, who saved the dog, told ETV. "It was particularly painful to hear how one of Arume's supporters in the courtroom cried out: 'May God be
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:16A
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Four Loko Maker
CHICAGO – A wrongful death lawsuit was filed Thursday against the Chicago-based maker of Four Loko by the family of a teen who was struck and killed by a car after downing two cans of the controversial drink. The family of Washington, DC,
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:15A
Roller coaster death at Houston rodeo ruled an accident
His relatives, including a young son, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Harris County against the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and Ray Cammack Shows, the carnival operator. The complaint alleges negligence and negligent activity on the parts
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:14A
Ask the rabbi: Does Halacha mandate paying local taxes?
Consequently, Halacha mandates respecting traffic laws as well as intellectual property rights, including copyrights on music and videos. Yet two important limitations are applied to this principle. First, dina demalchuta has no impact on ritual
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:13A
High court hears Minot suit
The Minot Daily News reported that a state district judge last week dismissed the lawsuit brought by businessman Robert Hale. MINOT (AP) — A Minot man who has challenged using public money to benefit private businesses has appealed his case to the
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:13A
Janney Says $17/Share Offer for Barnes & Noble (BKS) 'Inadequate'
Janney believes "this deal would confuse near term spending for long term opportunity," citing Barnes & Noble's eBook platform and this year's bankruptcy of Borders. Barnes & Noble shares are up 31 percent to $18.49 in pre-market action Friday morning.
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:13A
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