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Public's help is sought in capturing bank robber
CHICAGO (AP) — With the statute of limitations approaching, the US Justice Department is turning to the public for help in identifying a serial bank robber who has earned the nickname "Wheaton Bandit." The man was given the name because seven to the 16
Updated: 05/25/2011 04:36A
Students to hear high court arguments
Chief Justice Cornelia Clark says the events offer a unique chance for students to get a first-hand look at the court in action. The project was initiated in 1995, and more than 21000 Tennessee students from more than 440 high schools have participated
Updated: 05/25/2011 04:36A
Now shamed former presidential candidate John Edwards faces prosecution over
By Daily Mail Reporter Shamed former presidential hopeful John Edwards will face prosecution over claims he broke campaigning rules to cover up his affair with an aide, it was reported today. Edwards, who was fighting to become the Democrats' 2008
Updated: 05/25/2011 04:36A
Blockbuster to close 140 locations
Grant Thornton Ltd. was appointed receiver, giving the consulting and accounting firm control over the chain's more than 400 locations. At the time, Grant Thornton said it was seeking court approval to sell the company's assets.
Updated: 05/25/2011 04:36A
Two in court over child's death
Both are charged with criminal negligence causing death by failing to provide medical attention for the boy, offering an indignity to a dead body and obstructing justice by attempting to burn a stolen van containing the body. The offences are alleged
Updated: 05/25/2011 04:36A
Walker jury retires for night
Justice Ellen Gunn on Tuesday outlined three options for the jurors: They can find Walker guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of manslaughter or not guilty. Walker is charged with second-degree murder in the 2003 shooting death of his daughter's
Updated: 05/25/2011 04:36A
Walker jury retires for night
Justice Ellen Gunn on Tuesday outlined three options for the jurors: They can find Walker guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of manslaughter or not guilty. Walker is charged with second-degree murder in the 2003 shooting death of his daughter's
Updated: 05/25/2011 04:36A
Walker jury retires for night
Justice Ellen Gunn on Tuesday outlined three options for the jurors: They can find Walker guilty of second-degree murder, guilty of manslaughter or not guilty. Walker is charged with second-degree murder in the 2003 shooting death of his daughter's
Updated: 05/25/2011 04:36A
Major Iqbal of ISI is 'Chaudhery Khan', 26/11 mastermind: Headley
50-year-old Headley also told a Chicago court during the trial of 26/11 co-accused Tahawwur Rana that an attempt to take the attackers to Mumbai in September 2008 failed as a boat in which they were to sail was lost. He said before the jury that
Updated: 05/25/2011 04:36A
Arizona to Carry Out Inmate's Execution with Substitute Drug
David J. Sams/Getty Images(PHOENIX) -- Hours before the scheduled execution of an Arizona death row inmate, the Department of Justice informed the state on Tuesday that it should not use a controversial drug as part of the execution protocol because
Updated: 05/25/2011 04:36A
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