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DOJ clears Caterpillar acquisition of Bucyrus
The companies said Friday that the US Department of Justice has cleared the acquisition, valued at $8.6 billion including net debt. Caterpillar and South Milwaukee-based Bucyrus say the clearance will allow the acquisition to proceed as soon as all
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:23P
Motel owners embroiled in city tax fight file bankruptcy
In an attempt to reorganize the family business, Manuben Patel, owner of the Torch Lite Inn and Motel Santa Cruz, filed personal bankruptcy Thursday. Her daughter Sabrina Patel, owner of the Cypress Tree Inn in Monterey, filed bankruptcy May 12.
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:23P
Spain's high court OKs ban on protests, even as dissatisfaction grows
Madrid (CNN) -- Spain's supreme court on Friday rejected an appeal to overturn the electoral board's order banning demonstrations on Saturday, a spokesman for the court told CNN, confirming Spanish media reports. The decision comes as protests against
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:22P
JUDE LAW LEADS THE PHONE HACKING FIGHT
The trial involving the five lead cases is due to be heard in the High Court next January by Mr Justice Vos. He will decide the level of damages to be paid. The judge also listed claims that will move up should any of the alleged victims in the lead
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:22P
Southeast Portland ID thief gets 10 years in prison after slipping through the
Prosecutor Kevin Demer lamented how the system failed to stop the 43-year-old woman when she first entered the criminal justice system four years ago, long past the age most criminals first get into trouble. In all, Stoner stole the identities of 41
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:21P
New Lawsuit Targets Iranian Officials For Role In 9/11
Claiming that the officials had advanced knowledge of the terror plot and helped train those involved, lawyers asked Iran to be held accountable in a new lawsuit. They cited interviews with three defectors from Iran's intelligence service.
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:21P
Admin raps dismissal vindication, Sonny says
“Justice has been done, I have been vindicated,” Coscolluela also said. However, Montelibano said the municipality of Murcia never filed an administrative case against Coscolluela. What they filed was a criminal case that is still pending, he said.
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:20P
Paralyzed woman uses Facebook for support, friendship
But problems with Medicare and insurance prevent her from getting more equipment. That's where friends have stepped in, selling T-shirts on Katy's Facebook page. Facebook is also where she met her best friend, Laura Cole. "As of today, we've turned in
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:20P
Wisconsin Supreme Court recount gives Prosser election victory
AP Justice David Prosser speaks to supporters in April in Waukesha Wis. After a recount, he has been declared winner of a state Supreme Court seat. (Associated Press file: Darren Hauck) A grueling statewide recount concluded Friday
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:20P
HCCC grads 'given the tools to persevere
With a new associate's degree in criminal justice in hand, she had actually earned that winning ticket. Rivera, along with 667 other HCCC students, received their degrees Friday night during the college's 43rd annual commencement ceremony.
Updated: 05/20/2011 09:19P
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