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Georgia Passes Anti-Immigrant Measure
Nathan Deal (R) of Georgia signed into law one of the nation's toughest immigration measures, setting the stage for yet another legal challenge. The law is similar to Arizona's SB 1070 and allows local law enforcement to question suspects about their
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:15P
Body in freezer landlord guilty
But after a week-long trial at Norwich Crown Court, the jury returned their unanimous verdict after 45 minutes. Mr Justice Nicol will pass sentence today. The court had heard that Tucker fetched a shotgun owned by Miss Thorpe following an argument in
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:14P
Poll: Pa. residents want tougher teen driving laws
KING OF PRUSSIA — A majority of Pennsylvania residents supported tougher laws for teen drivers, including setting passenger limits for those drivers, according to a recent poll funded by Allstate Insurance Co.
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:13P
Truckie 'blew up like balloon' in freak accident
A hospital spokeswoman confirmed details of the freak accident, which she said could have killed Mr McCormack. "It's fair to say he's lucky to be alive, it was a potentially life-threatening situation," she said.
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:13P
Arpaio's own arrested, involved in human-drug operation MCSO asserts
A series of search warrants were served this morning (scanner traffic reported 3TV news desk of 13 other areas) involving mostly MCSO law enforcement, throughout the valley of the sun. MCSO will continue to bust the remainder of 17 homes and businesses
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:12P
'Follow the rules' over Memorial Day as extra police hit the street
Rockford Police Traffic Unit supervisor Lt. Christine Bishop said officers won't be giving motorists breaks. “Follow the rules, and you'll be just fine. We'll have details out for seat belts and our DUI task force — we're looking for both.
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:12P
Hope for reform of California's prison system?
We locked up thousands of people for the principal crime of having a mental illness, which is Dark Ages terrible if you ask me. And over the last few decades, with legislative and electoral support for longer and harsher sentences, we've built a
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:12P
As with So Many Other Human Rights, Indigenous Peoples Suffer Disproportionate
The Spanish Cooperation Fund for Water and Sanitation in Latin America and the Caribbean, founded by Spain, had as its goal the attainment of the Millennium Development targets. Spain had allocated $1.5 billion to that Fund, which gave priority to
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:11P
Having Recommended Status for Nearly 150 Non-Governmental Organizations
Red ACTIVAS, a national organization based in Spain, working to prompt dialogue with the main institutional, political and social agents connected with development cooperation to foster a greater contribution by the Spanish government to international
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:11P
Peraica: Hire investigator and I'll call off lawsuit
Last week Riverside resident Tony Peraica offered to drop his lawsuit against Riverside-Brookfield High School District 208 if the school board appoints an independent investigator to determine whether school resources were used to
Updated: 05/24/2011 11:11P