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Film paints infuriating picture
By Mike Hoeflich I don't normally talk about films in this column because I am neither an expert nor do I get out to see very many in theaters. But this past weekend I watched the HBO film “Too Large to Fail.” I was immensely impressed by the movie and
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:19A
Mental illness behind child killings, Turcotte trial told
"In my opinion, it was the (mental) illness that was very instrumental in all of it." Under questioning by crown prosecutor Marie-Nathalie Tremblay, Bourget explained why she left out certain details in her evaluation of Turcotte, written after two
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:19A
Falmouth District Court
GONZALEZ, Jose A., 29, Fall River; guilty of driving with license revoked as to being an habitual traffic offender, Nov. 14 in Bourne, 90 days in Barnstable County Correctional Facility, 83 days credit for time served, committed; speeding, responsible,
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:18A
Police reports for May 27, 2011
A man was found sleeping in a vehicle after it was reported to be involved in a crash a short time before. He was arrested for driving under the influence and failure to give immediate notice of an accident. He was cited and released at his residence.
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:18A
3 Stolen Vehicles Recovered with 4 Arrested During One Morning in the Chino
At approximately 3:30 AM, a Chino Valley Police Officer attempted a traffic stop on a white sedan seen leaving the Circle K on Highway 89. The vehicle contained 4 persons and fled from the Officer at speeds over 100 mph. Due to concerns for the safety
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:18A
Husband kills wife by reversing over her at funeral reception
A HUSBAND aged 81 killed his 82-year-old wife yesterday in a car park accident at a funeral wake. Retired businessman Kenneth Colquhoun reversed over wife Sadie as she tried to guide him into a parking space. A witness who saw the aftermath of the
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:18A
Redd family files wrongful death suit
The family of Dr. James Redd has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the US government, arguing that government actions during the June 10, 2009 antiquities raids in Blanding led to Redd's death by suicide the following day. The lawsuit is filed
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:17A
County loses Salt Creek suit
San Juan County filed the lawsuit in 2004 with the approval (and financial backing) of the State of Utah. The case crawled through the federal system over the subsequent years. The 1998 road closure eliminated access to Angel Arch to all but the most
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:17A
Cities once spared see drop
AP WASHINGTON — Even cities that weathered the housing market crash with relatively little damage are suffering now. Severe price declines have spread to Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis and Cleveland, which had mostly
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:16A
Woman is killed and three seriously hurt in Skye climbing accident
The victim was hit by a boulder that was dislodged by her climbing partner on the Cioch Direct climb on the Cuillin hills. A female climber has been killed and three others injured in a rockfall on a mountain in Skye. Mountain Rescue said the woman was
Updated: 06/01/2011 02:16A