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Arizona service-worker photo-identification law stirs debate
State law already requires proof of legal status to get a driver's license in Arizona. Kavanagh said there are several reasons the law was needed. "First, it deters illegal immigration because it makes it difficult, if not impossible, for them to work
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:44P
Motorcycle helmet labeling rules changed
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has changed motorcycle helmet labeling rules to help consumers and law enforcement better distinguish between Department of Transportation approved and unapproved helmets, according to the Motorcycle
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:44P
Head of US Catholic Bishops' Conference Thanks Paul Ryan
In response to a letter from Paul Ryan, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, head of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, thanked Ryan for his "continued attention to the guidance of Catholic social justice in the current delicate budget
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:43P
iPhone Users Overcharged?
A class action lawsuit filed against AT&T says yes. The lawsuit alleges AT&T is overcharging its 20 million iPhone and iPad users for data usage, reports Venture Beat. According to the suit, AT&T is charging its customers an additional $10 to $15 a
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:43P
Court notice to Uttar Pradesh on Greater Noida violence
Fixing July 11 as the date for the next hearing in the case, a division bench of Justice Vineet Saran and Justice Vikram Nath expressed concern over the violence that left two farmers and two policemen dead. Contradicting the official claim,
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:43P
Mom Sues After Son Cut From Band
Reporter: AP Joan Heffington says in a lawsuit filed this week that the district did not accommodate her 17-year-old son's special needs, denying his right to an education. The Wichita Eagle reports that Derby superintendent Craig Wilford and band
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:42P
Kanimozhi denied bail, sent to Tihar jail
Kanimozhi and Kumar each hold 20 per cent stake in Kalaignar TV and have been accused of criminal conspiracy and accepting a bribe of Rs 200 crore from Shahid Balwa's company, DB Realty, under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Kanimozhi was an active
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:42P
Dish Network offers free Blockbuster rentals for new patrons
Colorado-based Dish Network took ownership of Blockbuster LLC after winning an April bankruptcy auction. Blockbuster, which closed almost half its stores during six months in bankruptcy, moved its headquarters operation this month from downtown Dallas
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:41P
WI Supreme Court: 14 yr Old CAN Serve Life
His attorneys argue the sentence is unusually cruel. The court ruled today that the sentence fits the crime and doesn't violate either the US or Wisconsin Constitution. Ninham's attorney is Bryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice Initiative.
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:41P
Federal Way man accused of raping disabled teen
His arraignment is set for 9 am May 26 at Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in the PNWLocalNews.com community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards.
Updated: 05/20/2011 02:40P
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