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Mother sues school, state over teen's death in Indian child suicide outbreak
The mother of a teenager who killed himself last year during a rash of child suicides on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation has filed a lawsuit against the school district and Montana. Roxanne Gourneau, a judge in Fort Peck's tribal family court,
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:41P
Student Bill of Rights Picks Up Major Endorsements
American Library Association, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Commission on Social Action of Reform Judaism, Communities for Excellent Schools, Delawareans for Social and Economic Justice, Disciples Justice Action Network,
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:41P
"Nik Richie," of Dirty Shame, Sued...Again
Rather, she claims in a federal lawsuit, real pictures of her were juxtaposed with nude images of an unknown woman on the site. The 29-year-old Chicago native found out about the photos -- and the nasty comments attached to them from "Richie's" dirty
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:40P
will try Somali pirate cases
Their lawyer Jared Magolo who had argued on Feb.21 said that the trial court had no jurisdiction to entertain any matter brought under the Merchant Shipping Act, and that only the high court had jurisdiction. He further wanted the suspects to be set
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:40P
Exclusive interview with Salman Abu Sitta
AB From 1967 onward the West Bank and Gaza Strip have been occupied territories according to the United Nations, international law and the International Court of Justice. The answer to this is that the land should not remain occupied and the occupiers
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:40P
Manny Pacquiao: Why Manny's Settlement with Golden Boy Could Keep Legacy Intact
Fresh off his unanimous decision over Shane Mosley, Manny Pacquiao has settled his defamation lawsuit against Oscar De La Hoya. Pacquiao told the Philippine Daily Inquirer that he was "happy" that the lawsuit was settled and the differences between
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:40P
Pearce critics file petitions for recall vote
Pearce, who became Senate president in January, is a fiscal and social conservative best known for sponsoring immigration measures including the controversial 2010 enforcement law known as SB1070. A judge has placed key provisions of that measure on
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:39P
Look, big brother … no hands! Honest!
That becomes even more challenging when the very technologies that DOT believes contribute the most to distracted driving – cell phones – are also relied upon heavily by everyday motorists and truck drivers alike to help them when lost, keep in touch
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:39P
House leader seeks charges vs resigned BuCor chief
In a 36-page report released by the Department of Justice (DOJ) fact-finding panel, it recommended charges of neglect of duty against Diokno or that he be replaced immediately. However, the recommendation has been rendered moot and academic with
Updated: 06/01/2011 12:39P
Bill Proposed to Stop Recalled Car Rentals
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: 06/01/2011 12:38P