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Calpine settles another bankruptcy claim
AP NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) - Calpine Corp. said Thursday it has settled what it called the last significant claim remaining from its six-year-old bankruptcy proceeding. Terms of the deal were not specified, except that it will be funded by selling
Updated: 06/02/2011 10:15A
The Morning's Top 5 Pop Culture Stories
The overhaul begins with the first issue of “Justice League” No. 1 in September, which will reunite the classic lineup of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, and Green Lantern. [via Jacket Copy] 2. Some interesting news in light of this
Updated: 06/02/2011 10:15A
School Bus Wreck Leaves One Child Injured Thursday
One girl was taken to a local hospital by ambulance after she complained of head pain but authorities said her injury was minor. Police say Wesley Taylor, of Richland, was driving behind the bus, talking on his cellular phone, and didn't notice the bus
Updated: 06/02/2011 10:14A
Govt starts internal consultations on joining New York lawsuit
PTI | 07:06 PM,Jun 02,2011 In a recent interview, Pillai had indicated that India could implead itself as a party in the lawsuit against Lashkar-e-Taiba and ISI in a New York court if the government here decides to do so."....now if you want to get
Updated: 06/02/2011 10:14A
Reader demands ire for Schreiber case
It was clearly Brian Mulroney who scored over $2 million of taxpayers' loan based upon testimony a decade ago! Subsequent to Oliphant's findings, I spoke with Tony Clement who said he'd raise the issue in Cabinet if/when he could.
Updated: 06/02/2011 10:14A
This is a step forwards for everyone: Bowen
Immigration Minister Chris Bowen says the draft agreement does not reflect the current state of discussions. TONY JONES, PRESENTER: Earlier this evening I was joined by the Immigration Minister Chris Bowen. He was in our Parliament House studio.
Updated: 06/02/2011 10:14A
Inver Grove Heights Police Called to Fatal Standoff in Mendota Heights
Residents of the townhomes were evacuated and Lexington Avenue was blocked off to through traffic. Onlookers and those evacuated from their homes gathered at the parking lots of 3M and Lexington Heights Apartments throughout the evening.
Updated: 06/02/2011 10:13A
Barrister arrested and brought to court
Mr Russell, who is also a tax advisor and is living in Manchester, was told he was free to go by Mr Justice John Quirke after he agreed to provide a statement of his financial affairs to the court within two weeks. The case yesterday arose after
Updated: 06/02/2011 10:13A
Bradley brothers win new trial on libel claim
This morning the Supreme Court set aside that verdict and ordered that a retrial take place. Mr Justice Nial Fennelly said that evidence from a previous article in August 2004, in which the brothers were named, should have been put before the jury.
Updated: 06/02/2011 10:13A
Former DoJ chief Devanadera defends self vs graft allegations
By Tetch Torres Former Justice Sceretary Agnes Devanadera is facing graft charges filed against her by the Office of the Ombudsman. Lyn Rillon/INQUIRER file photo MANILA, Philippines — Former Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera maintained that she did
Updated: 06/02/2011 10:12A