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Seatbelt campaign kicks off summer in Rockingham
“Especially with the holiday weekend and going into the summer, we want to remind everyone to obey the traffic laws and buckle up so they can be safe in the event of an accident.” Ten citations were issued at Tuesday's checkpoint, for violations
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:13A
The Arizona ruling: States' rights
The US Chamber of Commerce and the Obama administration opposed the Arizona law, which grew out of frustration with ineffective federal immigration enforcement. But last week, a 5-3 majority found Arizona well within its rights to pass and enforce that
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:12A
Poll: Why support regional transportation tax?
by Helen McCoy/Douglas County Sentinel Staff Writer Atlanta Regional Roundtable members received the results of a poll that listed traffic congestion as the best reason for supporting a penny sales tax that will pay for transportation projects over the
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:12A
CCSA files lawsuit over landfill
A grassroots group opposed to a landfill in Conecuh County has filed a lawsuit against the project. The complaint filed by Citizens for a Clean Southwest Alabama, along with seven residents near the landfill, was filed in Conecuh County Circuit Court
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:11A
Satyam scam: Court approves action against two auditors
After the confession of scam-hit Satyam Computer's founder chairman B. Ramalinga Raju of having the firm's accounts inflated, a criminal case was initiated against Price Waterhouse and its auditors for fraud and criminal conspiracy.
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:11A
Mideast Uses Western Tools To Battle The Skype Rebellion
But the Luxembourg-based service also is the communications tool of choice for dissidents around the world because its powerful encryption technology evades traditional wiretaps. Throughout the recent Middle East uprisings, protesters have used Skype
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:11A
Mladic sent to UN tribunal to face charges of genocide
Mladic was flown to Rotterdam airport hours after judges in Belgrade rejected his appeal to delay his extradition on grounds of ill health, and the Serbian justice minister authorized his handover to United Nations officials in The Hague.
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:11A
Local/State Dispatches
Mavodones, who has been mayor four times in his 11 years on the Portland City Council, said he will focus on economic development, education, preserving the social safety net and public safety in running for the post. A dozen candidates are running for
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:10A
Local/State Dispatches
Mavodones, who has been mayor four times in his 11 years on the Portland City Council, said he will focus on economic development, education, preserving the social safety net and public safety in running for the post. A dozen candidates are running for
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:10A
Rights group protests Egypt 'virginity tests'
A general says women detained in Tahrir Square were tested after camping 'with male protesters.' CAIRO — Amnesty International issued a statement Tuesday demanding that Egyptian authorities bring to justice those responsible for ordering or conducting
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:10A
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