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Probe: NIreland police didn't protect slain lawyer
She was one of two prominent lawyers to be killed during the three-decade Northern Ireland conflict because she specialized in representing people hostile to the territory's predominantly Protestant police force. The other victim, lawyer Pat Finucane,
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:57P
2 more transgender bills inch closer to Nevada law
(AP) — Two more bills adding protections for transgender people in Nevada are nearing the finish line. The Assembly on Monday passed a bill adding transgender people to the list of groups protected from discrimination in housing or rental agreements.
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:57P
Chrysler To Pay Back Loans Tuesday
Chrysler got about $10.5 billion from the US to survive bankruptcy in 2009. It has repaid some of the money and plans to give the US $5.9 billion on Tuesday. The company still owes the US government $2 billion. The government could get some of that
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:57P
Midler Joins Tambor & Pacino in HBO Phil Spector-Inspired Film
Bette Midler has joined the cast of the untitled film centered around Phil Spector. Variety reports that Midler joins stage and screen veterans Jeffrey Tambor and Al Pacino. The film is written and directed by David Mamet, who counts among his many
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:56P
Beaumont man sues State Farm over wreck
A Beaumont man claims his insurance company refuses to pay him for damages he sustained in an automobile collision with an uninsured driver. Brian Abel filed a lawsuit May 4 in Jefferson County District Court against State Farm Mutual Automobile
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:55P
Woman sues to recover damages from wreck in husband's work truck
A Beaumont woman would like her husband's employer's insurance company to reimburse her for injuries she sustained while riding in her husband's work truck. Linda Simmons filed a lawsuit May 12 in Jefferson County District Court against Zurich American
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:55P
Retail Sales Exhibit Slow But Steady Gains
For vending operators dependent on foot traffic in a wide variety of retail locations, even these small increases could mean good news. NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz credited increased hiring and wage growth as two key factors driving retail
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:55P
Falun Gong members sue Cisco for helping China build Golden Shield to track
WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement have filed a lawsuit against Cisco Systems Inc. accusing it of supplying the Chinese government with computer-networking equipment used to spy on and persecute dissidents.
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:55P
Kerrigan jury adjourns Monday without verdict
The jury in the manslaughter trial of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan's brother went home for the day Monday without reaching a verdict. Mark Kerrigan is charged in the 2010 death of his 70-year-old father,
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:55P
Nanny hailed for saving toddler from path of Streets & San. truck
He is charged with four counts of felony aggravated driving under the influence and two counts of misdemeanor DUI, according to police. He was also cited for transporting open alcohol in a vehicle, failure to reduce speed and negligent driving.
Updated: 05/23/2011 04:55P
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