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Pacman settles Golden Boy dispute
"Manny Pacquiao is one of the greatest fighters of all time, and we apologise if anyone construed our prior remarks as in any way claiming or even suggesting that Manny uses or has used performance enhancing drugs." The parties fell out over proposed
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:28P
For Mobster, a Life Term, Not His First, Offers Relief
A lawyer for Mr. Basciano, Richard Jasper, said after the verdict that his client was relieved. Robert Nardoza, a spokesman for the United States attorney in Brooklyn, Loretta E. Lynch, said that she respected the verdict and appreciated the jury's
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:27P
Man fails to overturn murder bid conviction
Roy Martin Kerr was refused permission to appeal an attempted murder verdict. The 33-year-old was jailed for a minimum of 10 years for the arson attack on the east Belfast home of Dr Raymond White in May 2008. Wheelie bins had been placed at each door
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:27P
Brampton drunk driver to be sentenced June 22
(Tony Smyth/CBC) But Brian Turner, who was 18 at the time of the December 2010 crash that killed Sivanermaikkarasi Parameswaran, said he is ready to face the punishment. "I have shattered many lives … I am so sorry and ashamed," Turner told the court
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:27P
Fracassi's lawsuit against Cascioli dismissed
A Toronto judge has dismissed a lawsuit launched by Allen Fracassi against former business partner Teresa Cascioli over the 2004 stock deal that ended their joint ownership of Lakeport Brewing Corporation. Justice Sarah Pepall thoroughly vindicated
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:27P
2 teens, 20 year old killed in single-car crash in northern Va, police say
Virginia State Police say three young people have died in a crash in Fauquier County. Sgt. Les Tyler says the accident occurred Tuesday afternoon when a car lost control and slammed into a tree in Bealeton. No other vehicles were involved.
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:27P
Plane missing since leaving Roseburg found crashed
Still image taken from footage of emergency crews on the scene of a small plane crash about 25 miles north of Reno, NV. The plane is believed to have taken off from the Roseburg Regional Airport on Saturday. By KPIC.com Staff & Associated Press RENO,
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:27P
Minimum wage increases in Florida
A lawsuit filed on behalf of four individual workers and three groups representing low-wage employees claimed Florida's Agency for Workforce Innovation violated the state constitution by keeping the minimum wage at the $7.25 federal rate,
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:27P
Motorists killed in Highway 17 crash near Arnprior
Highway 17 just west of Arnprior was blocked and traffic rerouted after a four-vehicle crash about 3 pm Wednesday. Sherry Haaima One motorist was killed and there was at least two others injured in two collisions in a construction zone on Highway 17
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:26P
Michigan State Police go high-tech
When responding to the scene of an accident, troopers will also be able to create computer diagrams of accident scenes and get reports out that much quicker. “The moment it's approved then it's sent right to Lansing,” said Sgt. Hancock, “so people,
Updated: 06/01/2011 09:26P