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Texas AG backing school's appeal of prayer ban
A federal judge this week granted an order forbidding public prayer at Saturday's ceremony after a lawsuit was filed by the agnostic parents of a graduating senior. Abbott said the suit goes to the "unraveling of moral values in this country today.
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:37P
DA, lawyers say no high court action on bargaining suit needed due to Sumi's order
There's no need for the state Supreme Court to act next week on an open meetings lawsuit involving the law curtailing public employee bargaining rights, lawyers for two Democratic legislators and Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne wrote in
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:37P
Kitzhaber expected to sign Oregon bill allowing motorists to enter flashing
As I pointed out then, it's hard to fault the kid, since state law regulating traffic at such turns is as murky as the Willamette River in late spring. The bill, which is on its way to the governor for a signature, would allow motorists to “cautiously
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:36P
US Civilian Appeals Conviction by Military Court
By AP Writer | (AP) ARLINGTON, Virginia (AP) The first civilian convicted by a US military court in more than 40 years is arguing that the Constitution forbids military justice for civilians. A lawyer for former Army translator Alaa "Alex" Mohammad Ali
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:36P
Prosecutors weighing aggravated murder charge in Vancouver slaying
Meanwhile, police searching the area of the traffic stop discovered Fredericksen's body down a steep embankment along Old Evergreen Highway. Fredericksen's sister has said her sister was trying to leave town the night of the slaying.
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:36P
Wyoming other states reconsider Wild Lands lawsuit
CHEYENNE - Wyoming, Utah and Alaska are reconsidering a lawsuit against the federal government over a public lands policy withdrawn Wednesday by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. Environmentalists out West bemoaned the end of the short-lived Wild Lands
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:35P
Mubarak, sons to face court on August 3
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, which took power when Mubarak was ousted on February 11, has vowed to bring to justice all those found guilty of abuse, but has been criticised for its handling of the transitional phase.
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:35P
Convicted killer in $7 robbery of security guard at Dallas market in 1988 put
This undated photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows convicted killer Gayland Bradford. Bradford's execution is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, for the $7 robbery-slaying of a Dallas grocery store security
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:35P
Workplace accident toll too high: Labour Minister
``Today's report also shows that industry and employee engagement in health and safety is generally high, with most medium to large businesses encouraging employee participation in health and safety and providing training for staff.''
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:35P
How The Hague tribunal was made to work
As former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic awaits his plea hearing in The Hague, Justice Richard Goldstone, former chief prosecutor for the Yugoslavia and Rwanda tribunals, explains the history and legacy of the court that will try him.
Updated: 06/01/2011 07:35P
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