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WILMINGTON DIOCESE: Appeal provision could derail bankruptcy settlement
Ballots and details of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan will be in the mail next week to its creditors, including about 150 survivors of clergy abuse, more than 1300 lay employees, banks and others with
Updated: 05/25/2011 06:57A
Bankruptcy sale ordered for Peek'n Peak
The sale of Peek'n Peak Resort and Spa has been ordered by US Bankruptcy Court. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports that the Chautauqua County resort is to be sold before Sept. 1. The decision was handed down Tuesday by the Cleveland-based court.
Updated: 05/25/2011 06:56A
Casey Anthony trial day 1 delivers plenty of shockers
The defense attorney for Anthony, who is charged with murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, said during opening statements that the girl drowned in the family swimming pool and claimed the toddler's grandparents covered up the accident.
Updated: 05/25/2011 06:56A
US files lawsuit against oil traders for 2008 price manipulation
By IB Times Staff Reporter | May 25, 2011 6:53 AM EDT US regulators filed a lawsuit against two traders and two trading firms owned by Norwegian billionaire John Fredriksen for manipulating oil prices in 2008 and allegedly making $50 million out of it,
Updated: 05/25/2011 06:56A
Campbell won?t moan over gold
Darren Campbell won't be campaigning to add an individual Olympic gold medal to his 2004 Games' relay title. And the Moss Side born star says he gains no pleasure from seeing former sprint rival, Kostas Kenteris, given a suspended jail term for perjury
Updated: 05/25/2011 06:56A
Criminal Lawyer or a Doctor?
On leaving university I found there was plenty of work to be had but trying to it alone was almost impossible as all the big firms were grabbing any new business as soon as and this was making it very difficult for any new guy's, like myself,
Updated: 05/25/2011 06:55A
Supreme Court order for $500 million in additional state school funding
Over more than two decades, the state's Supreme Court has ordered the state to pay more to subsidize 31 school districts in low-income communities to satisfy the requirement in the state constitution that New Jersey provide children with a "thorough
Updated: 05/25/2011 06:54A
Floral tributes to Enfield woman killed by train
British Transport Police officers who are investigating the fatal crash continue to appeal for eyewitnesses to come forward. They added it is believed Ms Canaii was in nearby Lincoln Crescent shortly before the crash, and urged anyone with information
Updated: 05/25/2011 06:54A
Kroeger told to pay ex $25000 a month
Associate Chief Justice Anne MacKenzie wrote in her decision, "The parties' lifestyle was extravagant. According to (Goriuk), they spent unlimited amounts to improve their properties. "They ordered expensive food and wine, took private jets to Mexico
Updated: 05/25/2011 06:54A
Police to conduct sobriety checkpoint
When there is an indication that a driver has consumed alcohol or controlled substances, or otherwise violated the law, the occupants may be detained for further investigation. The emphasis will be on DUI violations, but all laws will be enforced.
Updated: 05/25/2011 06:53A