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Schumer wants rental cars under recall off streets
The association said neither manufacturers nor the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives clear direction on which recalls pose a serious risk that must be fixed before a car can be operated. “Currently all vehicle owners,
Updated: 05/30/2011 05:03P
Philippine politician seeks approval of divorce law
“I appeal to my colleagues to act on the bill without further delay and give Filipino couples in irreparable and unhappy marriages this option (divorce).” Heeding Ilagan's call, the House Committee on Revision of Laws scheduled a hearing on Wednesday
Updated: 05/30/2011 05:02P
Now train the new appointees for competence, servant leadership
He is the new minister of Justice. Or new Chief Whip John Nasasira, an engineer of historical vintage, being taken through the niceties of parliamentary protocol and political party civilities. Or Ndugu Ruhakana Rugunda, with all his wisdom from years
Updated: 05/30/2011 05:02P
NBC29SF sheriff wants to use new immigration policy
The new policy is his attempt to comply with a city law that prevents police from aiding federal authorities in non-felony crimes and a US law that requires authorities to share fingerprints with immigration agents. "I'm in a position where I'm trying
Updated: 05/30/2011 05:02P
NBC29Chiquita sued over Colombian paramilitary payments
By the 1970s, the country's civil conflict threatened the banana farms, mostly fomented by the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia - known by its Spanish acronym, FARC. The guerrillas demanded payment from companies such as Chiquita or they
Updated: 05/30/2011 05:02P
People: Singer Sean Kingston critically injured in Jet Ski crash
The woman's name and medical condition were not disclosed. The Miami Herald reported that a passing boater saw the accident and took the two onboard his vessel. Kingston was initially treated in the hospital's trauma unit and transferred to intensive
Updated: 05/30/2011 05:01P
Tennessee eases requirements for search warrants
David Raybin, a Nashville criminal defense attorney who sat on the first statewide judicial rules committee, said the state has traditionally held strict standards for warrants. Even small mistakes could lead to a judge tossing out all evidence
Updated: 05/30/2011 05:01P
SLM leaders appeal on international community and Darfur mediation to support
In a meeting with a delegation of the rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), IDPs representatives said divisions among rebel groups have affected the solidarity of first years inside the IDPs camps and prevented them from defending their rights
Updated: 05/30/2011 05:01P
Young Man Awaits Fate as he Transitions to Adult System
And he says money is scarce because older adults are filling jobs normally held by teenagers. "Ain't nobody going to try to stay broke," Tyrone said in April at his grandmother's house while awaiting trial for charges of selling marijuana and cocaine.
Updated: 05/30/2011 05:00P
Spanish judge indicts 20 Salvadorans in 1989 killings of Jesuits
After two years of investigation, a Spanish judge today issued an indictment and arrest order against 20 former military officials in El Salvador for the 1989 killings of six Jesuit priests, a housekeeper and her daughter during this country's civil
Updated: 05/30/2011 04:58P
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