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Emotions explode as Mosley is convicted in Troy double murder case
(Skip Dickstein / Times Union)) Michael Mosley's mother, Wilma, raises her hands in prayer as she waited for jurors to deliver a verdict at Mosley' murder trial. Mosley was convicted for murder for killing Samuel 'Frost" Holley, 27, and Arica Lynn
Updated: 06/02/2011 07:49P
Letters blog: Judge Romney on his merits, not on religion
-HUNTINGTON BEACH, Barry Wasserman: It is apparent that many people who may be interested in Mitt Romney for president are turned off by what they think is a false religion: Mormonism. [“Romney to announce his candidacy today,” News, June 2].
Updated: 06/02/2011 07:49P
Two men trapped in quarry site in Argao town
Rescue efforts got underway as Argao Mayor Edcel Galeos sent heavy equipment to the accident site, about 15 kilometers from the poblacion. The workers were identified as Nelson Pantujan and Nitoy Alforque. A team of policemen was also sent to assist
Updated: 06/02/2011 07:48P
Serial rapist to remain behind bars - for now
Fardon, 62, has already served his time for his offences but is being held in detention under the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act. Acting Justice Julie Dick, SC, made an order to release him on dozens of strict conditions,
Updated: 06/02/2011 07:47P
US attorney general promises to clarify position on medical pot laws in RI
By AP, PROVIDENCE, RI — US Attorney General Eric Holder promised Thursday to clarify the Justice Department's position on state medical marijuana laws after federal prosecutors warned they might prosecute everyone from licensed growers to regulators.
Updated: 06/02/2011 07:47P
San Diego urges judge to allow July 4 fireworks after ruling threatens
His lawsuit contends that the hundreds of explosives dump chemicals in the water and harm seals, birds and other wildlife. The cove, in one of San Diego's wealthiest and most scenic areas, is also the subject of a long-running legal dispute about
Updated: 06/02/2011 07:47P
AP Interview: Ex-Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick 'overcome with sorrow,' discusses
FILE - In this May 25, 2010 file photo, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick listens to Judge David Groner sentence him to one-and-a-half to five years in prison for violating the terms of his probation on an obstruction of justice conviction.
Updated: 06/02/2011 07:47P
2 former members of imprisoned evangelist's ministry awarded $33 million each
The jury in Texarkana, Ark., deliberated for about two hours before they returned with a verdict in the civil suit, which alleges that Alamo ordered another man, John Kolbek, to beat the young men while they were raised on the ministry's compound in
Updated: 06/02/2011 07:47P
2 former members of imprisoned evangelist's ministry awarded $33 million each
The jury in Texarkana, Ark., deliberated for about two hours before they returned with a verdict in the civil suit, which alleges that Alamo ordered another man, John Kolbek, to beat the young men while they were raised on the ministry's compound in
Updated: 06/02/2011 07:47P
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month
While progress has taken time, our achievements in advancing the rights of LGBT Americans remind us that history is on our side, and that the American people will never stop striving toward liberty and justice for all. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA,
Updated: 06/02/2011 07:47P