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Joplin sets up checkpoints; sets a 9pm curfew
The purpose is to restrict access and limit vehicle traffic to only those who need to be in the area to recover property or help with relief efforts. Vehicle access will be limited to people going to a specific address to retrieve personal items or
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:43P
$8.1 mil settlement for Attica families
The lawsuit filed against Kraft states more than 50 years ago, cancer causing chemicals were released into the groundwater from the RMC factory off Summit Street, which then became vapors and entered their homes. "You can't say anymore that you have no
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:42P
Chrysler Repays Governments as Fiat Ups Stake
The repayment comes almost two years after Chrysler emerged from US government-backed bankruptcy reorganization that gave control of the automaker to Fiat. “They've made remarkable strides,” David Cole, chairman emeritus at the Center for Automotive
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:41P
Majority of Pa. residents back tougher teen driving laws
The fact May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month wasn't lost on organizers of the event. Continued... “We've got graduation and prom season right now, which generally is when you see some of the more deadly driving days for teenagers,” Ludwig added.
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:41P
Jury Clears Plane Maker In Lidle Crash
Jurors returned the verdict earlier today, following a month-long trial. A federal investigation found the crash was caused by pilot error. The National Transportation Safety Board has said it cannot determine if Lidle or if his flight instructor was
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:40P
Liquidation Under Chapter 7: Frequently Asked Questions About Chapter 7
A chapter 7 bankruptcy is a proceeding under federal law in which the debtor seeks relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 7 is that part (or chapter) of the Bankruptcy Code that deals with liquidation of assets. The Bankruptcy Code is a
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:39P
Liquidation Under Chapter 7: Frequently Asked Questions About Chapter 7
A chapter 7 bankruptcy is a proceeding under federal law in which the debtor seeks relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 7 is that part (or chapter) of the Bankruptcy Code that deals with liquidation of assets. The Bankruptcy Code is a
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:39P
Henderson city attorney facing DUI, hit-run charges
(AP) — Henderson's city attorney told police she'd had “bottles” of wine and acknowledged she was intoxicated after crashing her vehicle into landscaping and a fire hydrant in the middle of the afternoon near a casino. A police report made public
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:38P
Haiti - Politic : Bandits, corruption, justice, Rouzier clarifies his future
This first part concerns, insecurity, corruption in public administration, rule of law and the penitentiary system. What signal do you send to the bandits ? : "I do not want to send a signal to the bandits, I want to send a clear signal to the
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:37P
Northport Court Report: Unlicensed Drivers, A No-Show and More
charges on the length of the calendar, an arraignment and a trial for defendants charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a crime charged under Section 509 01 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
Updated: 05/24/2011 04:35P