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Bahrain ends emergency rule, but protests still discouraged
Many of the protestors, which included Sunnis, congregated at Manama's Pearl Square, a major traffic circle that came to symbolize their aspirations. They thought that if "people power" could lead to peaceful and dramatic change in Egypt and Tunisia,
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:18P
Train still heading to Tucson, but Maroon 5 is out; Bob Dylan on for AVA gig
Members of the boycott have largely avoided the state in protest of the controversial anti-immigration law SB 1070. No explanation was given today for Maroon 5 being off the Tucson Train date. The two bands are on the road together from late July
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:18P
SF Sheriff To Begin Releasing Undocumented Immigrant Suspects Being Held For ICE
by Bay City News Starting today, San Francisco Sheriff Michael Hennessey will begin releasing undocumented immigrants suspected of low-level offenses who were being held in jail because of their immigration status. Hennessey announced in early May that
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:18P
Country club decision awaited
Orlando Country Estate function venue owners Gus and Sarah Lourie are waiting for the Manawatu District Council hearing committee's verdict on whether consent will be granted for the facility on State Highway 3 – which would include a man-made lake and
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:13P
Trial Date Set For State Rep. Parker
A trial date has been set for state Rep. Cherelle Parker, who was arrested for driving under the influence last month. That trial date is July 11. It is scheduled to take place at 10 am in Philadelphia
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:13P
Hundreds of 'Terrific' Workers Laid Off as Personnel Cuts End
"Some people understand that this has to happen and some people are upset with the fact that they have to go to a lower court or move around [on reassignment]," Mr. DiGiovanna said. "I tell people the first thing you have to look at is you still have a
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:13P
Gores Group Said to Make Bid for at Least Half of Bankrupt Borders' Stores
The company filed for bankruptcy protection in February after losing sales to digital devices such as Amazon.com Inc.'s Kindle reader. The company, the second-largest book chain after Barnes & Noble Inc. (BKS), is closing about 225 stores, one-third of
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:13P
Three acquitted in mortgage fraud trial
Jurors in an alleged £49m mortgage fraud trial have acquitted three defendants and failed to reach a unanimous verdict on another three. Defendants Hardeep Sodhi, of Birmingham-based Patwa Solicitors, Simon Lawrence, a former partner of Darlington's
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:12P
Judge refuses to overturn judgment against Douglas rancher
Judge James Conlogue denied a motion to vacate the judgment against Nethercott based on a new Arizona law that prohibits a person who is present in Arizona in violation of federal immigration law from being awarded punitive damages in any action in any
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:12P
Longview makes amends
The Longview power project has suffered numerous setbacks and bad timing in terms of both coal and gas prices, but with some key amendments the project seems better equipped to avoid bankruptcy. By Alison Healey. To access full PFIe.com story content
Updated: 06/01/2011 08:12P