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War-like ruins stun Iowa volunteer
"The pictures and movies do not do any justice to what this looks like down here," Terhune said Tuesday night. "I've never seen anything like it. I've been to Vietnam, seen bombs and everything like that. It's indescribable, really.
Updated: 05/25/2011 05:12A
Planners oppose proposed ICE facility
A site on the southwest side of downtown Des Moines that is under consideration to house a federal immigration enforcement center is inappropriate, city officials say. City planners have recommended denying a request for a special permit for an
Updated: 05/25/2011 05:12A
Court ruling 'jeopardizes public safety'
The court also ruled the reduction is "required by the Constitution" to correct longstanding violations of inmates' rights to adequately care for their mental and physical health, but Brad Dacus of the California-based Pacific Justice Institute (PJI)
Updated: 05/25/2011 05:12A
Hearing on land scam case against Yeddyurappa posted for May 30
Justice B Manohar adjourned hearing of the interim application filed by Sirajin Basha, an advocate who along with his associate KN Balaraj had filed five private complaints against Mr Yeddyurappa and his family members. The Supreme Court had on April
Updated: 05/25/2011 05:12A
Judge: Environmental group can pursue lawsuit
MOBILE -- A federal judge has ruled that an environmental group can continue to pursue a lawsuit claiming the government violated environmental policies in approving oil drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico after the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Updated: 05/25/2011 05:11A
Wage worries? Yup, there's an app for that
The agency on Monday filed an antitrust lawsuit in Boston arguing that the transaction would eliminate a strong rival of H&R Block Inc. and Intuit Inc., maker of such programs as Quicken and TurboTax. Regulators say those two companies and TaxACT
Updated: 05/25/2011 05:11A
Over 140 Blockbuster locations to close: report
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 05:10A
Flavor Flav Iowa Chicken Restaurant Hit With Lawsuit
by Staff Rap entrepreneur Flavor Flav is facing more trouble over his failed fried chicken restaurant in Iowa after a food distributor filed suit over an outstanding invoice. The hip-hop veteran and his co-owner Nick Cimino launched Flav's Fried
Updated: 05/25/2011 05:10A
Cop depressed after being slapped by actress
The traffic cop who was allegedly assaulted by Kannada television actress Maitreyi, claims to have slipped into depression after the incident and wants to be granted leave. M Shivkumar, attached to Vijay Nagar traffic police station, was manning the
Updated: 05/25/2011 05:10A
MEDIA ADVISORY - Settlement Approved in Canadian Fleet Phospho-Soda Class Action
LONDON, ON, May 25, 2011 /CNW/ - A Settlement Agreement in the Canadian Fleet Phospho-soda class action litigation has now been approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the claims period has commenced. The claim deadline is September 22,
Updated: 05/25/2011 05:10A
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