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Around the region for June 1, 2011
According to a preliminary report on the 7:58 am accident, a woman rear-ended a bus carrying about 20 Eastside High School students. Officials said the 65-year-old driver of the car received minor injuries, likely the result of her car's air bag
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:09P
A Touch of France in Bryant Park
Martial Raissiguier, a tourist from Marseille, did not feel like shopping anymore when he wandered into Bryant Park. His friends could keep diving in and out of stores if they wanted, but he had found a better option. Three thousand miles from home,
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:08P
Melbourne firm gains post on global law firm alliance
More than 100 lawyers from across the globe gathered at the annual meeting in Chicago to consider a range of professional and industry issues, including technology, marketing and business development, alternative fee structures and professional issues.
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:07P
Shooter found guilty of manslaughter, murder in couple's death
The jury of six men and six women deliberated Tuesday for five hours at the Penobscot Judicial Center before announcing their split verdict after hearing testimony every day last week. The verdict was delivered about an hour after jurors finished
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:07P
Transit cop convicted of fatally shooting unarmed commuter could be released
Supporters of Oscar J. Grant III hold a rally in South Central Los Angeles after the involuntary manslaughter verdict against the former Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) officer Johannes Mehserle was announced, on July 8, 2010 The former transit cop who's
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:07P
Anything goes during this year's choppy pro beach volleyball season
So, when the AVP threw in the towel by declaring bankruptcy last November, many players recalibrated their focus and goals. In this tour's wake, mid- and upper-level players are uncharacteristically competing in whatever events are scheduled,
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:07P
Arizonans try to recall anti-immigration state leader
"Today, citizens from Arizona have come together to make a bold statement that the divisive and extreme politics of Russell Pearce must end," said one of the recall campaign's organizers, Randy Parraz. The group describes itself as a mix of Democrats
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:06P
Charges filed against 9/11 accused at Guantanamo
The charges, which must now be approved by a tribunal official, set the stage for the highest-profile Al-Qaeda suspects in custody to finally face justice almost a decade after the attacks, which killed nearly 3000 people.
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:05P
Warning over alcohol ban on under 21s
“We have very good evidence from the USA which links increased purchase age from off-sales with a reduction in harm, such as road traffic accidents.” Public Health Minister Michael Matheson, who had a Pilot 21 initiative in the Larbert area of his
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:05P
PD Editorial: Adopting a uniform policy for checkpoints
Checkpoints were created to educate the public and foster voluntary compliance with DUI laws, not to make mass arrests. Research by the California Highway Patrol and other agencies had shown that roving patrols were a more effective means of arresting
Updated: 05/31/2011 10:04P
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