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Washoe projects receive funding
HIGHER EDUCATION: The University of Nevada, Reno received $18.9 million for a library, $17 million for a math and science center and $35 million for a medical education learning lab. The Desert Research Institute received $9.5 million for its virtual
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:38A
X Factor winner Steve Brookstein's bizarre court appearance doesn't impress
Brookstein, 42, was convicted of failing to supply information to police in connection with a road crash in Trafford. In a bizarre courtroom performance – during which Brookstein threw up his hands, shook his head and interrupted a solicitor – he was
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:38A
X Factor winner Steve Brookstein's bizarre court appearance doesn't impress
Brookstein, 42, was convicted of failing to supply information to police in connection with a road crash in Trafford. In a bizarre courtroom performance – during which Brookstein threw up his hands, shook his head and interrupted a solicitor – he was
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:38A
A brother avenged his sister's sharia divorce in an "honour attack" on her
The incident happened after Olaad made a supposed amicable arrangement with his sister's ex-husband to return some property to him following the divorce under Islamic law. The three men went to the man's home in Wharf Street North, St Matthew's,
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:37A
Judge to decide if charges stand against Indianapolis police officer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Prosecutors and defense attorneys sparred Friday over whether a blood test that showed an Indianapolis police officer was driving drunk when he caused a fatal crash should be admitted as evidence.
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:37A
Driver, 25, faces 25 years
The crash occurred at State Highway 78 and 113 in the township of Merrimac. Padley submitted to field sobriety tests and agreed to submit to a chemical test of her blood. On June 28, a Sauk County Sheriff's deputy met with a witness to the crash.
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:36A
Iowa Chief Justice visits area
Iowa's strong judicial system is in jeopardy of becoming highly politicized if judges continue to face retention elections like that of 2010, Mark Cady, Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, said Friday. All three of the Iowa Supreme Court justices
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:36A
UW names UI prof new Law School dean
Raymond has served as a law clerk to former US Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge James Oakes. The announcement comes two days after finalist Gene Nichol withdrew his name from consideration.
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:36A
Camden man convicted in fatal 2007 shooting
The jury deliberated approximately nine hours before reaching a verdict. The jury found Younger guilty of first-degree murder for gunning down Pressley, 24, of Woodlynne, on June 17, 2007 in Camden. The jury also found Younger guilty of first-degree
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:36A
Camden man convicted in fatal 2007 shooting
The jury deliberated approximately nine hours before reaching a verdict. The jury found Younger guilty of first-degree murder for gunning down Pressley, 24, of Woodlynne, on June 17, 2007 in Camden. The jury also found Younger guilty of first-degree
Updated: 05/21/2011 04:36A
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