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Motorcyclist dies in Melbourne crash
The accident occurred in Southbank, near the entrance to the Burnley Tunnel, about 3.30pm (AEST) on Saturday. The crash delayed traffic along the busy arterial. Victoria's road toll now stands at 123 compared to 109 at the same time last year.
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:29A
Lawsuit questions transgender's marriage
State District Judge Randy Clapp made the announcement after hearing arguments in a lawsuit filed by the family of firefighter Thomas Araguz III, who was killed while battling a blaze last year. The suit argues that his widow shouldn't get any benefits
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:29A
Less borrowing will be available for state to buy and protect land
I love politics, and I regret not being a candidate." Thompson's exit from that race opened up the Republican field for Ron Johnson, the eventual victor. Several GOP candidates say they're considering a run for Herb Kohl's open seat in 2012.
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:28A
Governor says old design of Circ Highway is out
Instead, he said, planners will look at a series of alternatives — likely shorter-term and less expensive — for relieving traffic congestion in Essex, Williston and Colchester that the Circ was supposed to solve. “The Circ Highway as designed will not
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:28A
Unofficial results show Prosser wins supreme court race
MADISON — A grueling statewide recount concluded Friday that Justice David Prosser defeated challenger JoAnne Kloppenburg to win another 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The race was driven by the debate over Republican Gov.
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:27A
Future Of Lynas Rare Earth Factory In Pahang Hinges On IAEA Findings
When the world's first nuclear plant accident occurred at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania, USA in 1979, it was an IAEA expert group that was called in to review safety aspects of the accident and advice on emergency planning and response.
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:25A
Cable's latest warnings and provocations
When the business secretary says that his sermonic prescriptions from during the crash are of "enduring relevance" now. But there's more to the article than self-aggrandisement, not least Cable's gloomy overview of the British economy.
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:25A
NDC lawyer to drag Judges before Mills, Rawlings
He cited lawyer Atta Akyea MP for Abuakwa South who he alleged had called retired Justice Kpegah “senile.” He said as long as Justice UP Dery remained on the Bench, the NDC cannot reasonably expect to have a fair trial because he (Dery) is related to
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:23A
United States Announces Bankruptcy Settlement with Oil Company in Wake of
India, May 21 -- WASHINGTON Under a settlement agreement lodged today in federal bankruptcy court in Delaware, Caribbean Petroleum Corp., Caribbean Petroleum Refining LP, and Gulf Petroleum Refining Corp. Puerto Rico (collectively, CAPECO) will pay
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:22A
United States Announces Bankruptcy Settlement with Oil Company in Wake of
India, May 21 -- WASHINGTON Under a settlement agreement lodged today in federal bankruptcy court in Delaware, Caribbean Petroleum Corp., Caribbean Petroleum Refining LP, and Gulf Petroleum Refining Corp. Puerto Rico (collectively, CAPECO) will pay
Updated: 05/21/2011 05:22A