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Death sentence upheld against two Afghans who killed sex worker
"The jury has unanimously agreed to uphold the appealed verdict [capital punishment] against the defendants," Dubai Appeals Court's Presiding Judge Mustafa Al Shennawi said in courtroom 20. In March, the Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced the duo
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:12P
Ivey skipping World Series of Poker while Full Tilt online player funds remain
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Poker's biggest superstar, Phil Ivey, has filed a lawsuit in Las Vegas in hopes of spurring his online poker sponsor to repay player funds in limbo since it was targeted in a federal gambling crackdown.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:12P
DUI Charges Filed in Fatal Dan Ryan Crash That Killed Infant
Bond was set at $350000 for Pittman by Cook County Judge Jackie Portman, according to Cook County State's Attorney's office spokeswoman Tandra Simonton. Pittman's next court date was set for June 20, according to Simonton. Three other children were
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:11P
US attorney, SC solicitor head up drug taskforce
AP - June 1, 2011 2:55 PM ET ORANGEBURG, SC (AP) - Federal and county prosecutors in South Carolina are being recognized by the US Department of Justice for their efforts to fight drugs. US Attorney Bill Nettles says he and Orangeburg Solicitor David
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:11P
Beware of moose on Connecticut roadways
However, individual moose can travel long distances, which means they will continue to expand southward into populated areas where vehicle traffic density is much higher. As a consequence, the likelihood of hitting a moose on Connecticut roadways is
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:11P
Healthcare reform leaves some kids behind
PRINCETON, NJ, June 1 (UPI) -- Twenty million US children who live in complex family arrangements may fall through the cracks under healthcare reform, researchers say. The report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Urban Institute say complex
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:11P
Supreme Court lifts Texas execution hold
"I am pleased with this morning's Supreme Court decision," Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney Steve Conder said. "I anticipate that the trial court will set a new execution date in the near future." Foster, 47, a former Army recruiter,
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:11P
School district plans appeal on prayer ruling
The AG and the district have called a news conference for 3 pm today in San Antonio in relation to the lawsuit filed by Christa and Danny Schultz on behalf of their sons, one of whom is graduating Saturday. The Schultzes, who are agnostic,
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:10P
Verdict pending for G20 anarchist
The crowd of supporters gathered in the Old City Hall courtroom Tuesday (May 31) let out an exasperated sigh after learning they will have to wait another month for the verdict in the case of G20 protestor Ryan Rainville.
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:10P
Defendant's application materials for representation by public defender
Subsequently, the Attorney General's Office served a trial subpoena on the custodian of records in the Criminal Division Manager's Office seeking the application and related documents that the defendant had provided. The trial court quashed the
Updated: 06/01/2011 03:09P
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