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Texts add new twist to court cases
Smith, who was out of jail on bond for a previous DUI arrest when he is accused of killing Minor, is behind bars awaiting resolution of the manslaughter case in Minor's death. The maximum prison sentence for the charge is 10 years.
Updated: 06/02/2011 11:23P
The boredom factor of motorways
The blame for any accident involving “nodding off” is totally attached to the driver, not to the speed limit being too slow for his/her enjoyment (or boredom). His example of engine speeds and gears seems to adhere to a constant 1500rpm,
Updated: 06/02/2011 11:23P
Heartache as Leeds girl, 9, killed in car accident FAMILY INTERVIEW
The accident happened at 8.30pm on Tuesday. Shamirah lived with mum Jennifer and brother Shaquille, six and sister Shaliyah, 13, in Leopold Grove in Chapeltown. She also has sisters Taneesha, 20, Sasha, 28, and brother Daniel, 24.
Updated: 06/02/2011 11:23P
Dyess airman sentenced for lying to purchase guns
A Justice Department statement says Porfirio Jose Sevilla-Urbina also will serve as many as two years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty in March to a count of making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm.
Updated: 06/02/2011 11:23P
Alabama Legislature passes Arizona-style immigration bill
The Senate voted 25-7 and the House of Representatives voted 67-29 for the plan, House Bill 56. Supporters said it was similar to a tough immigration law passed by Arizona last year. The bill will become law if Gov. Robert Bentley signs it.
Updated: 06/02/2011 11:22P
Four Workers Die In Oil Refinery Tank Blast
An oil refinery blast in which four maintenance contractors were killed appears to have been a "tragic industrial accident", police have said. The blast at Chevron Refinery, Pembroke Dock, south Wales shook the surrounding area around 6.20pm last night
Updated: 06/02/2011 11:22P
China Starts to Encounter Economic Migrants
Overall, according to Skeldon's study, 2.85 million of the 26.11 million foreigners who entered China in 2007 came looking for jobs. Of those about 500000 were employed in joint ventures or wholly foreign-owned firms, with the majority likely to have
Updated: 06/02/2011 11:22P
Motocross rider's death shocks race community
The family of Hay Point rider Will Rasmussen turned off the 20 year old's life support on Wednesday, after he was critically injured in a crash at the CQ championships in Middlemount last weekend. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
Updated: 06/02/2011 11:22P
Colombia Norte Valle Drug Cartel Enforcer Convicted in the US
On August 11, 2009, Diego Montoya Sanchez pled guilty to conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and obstruction of justice by murder. He was subsequently sentenced to a 45-year term of imprisonment. On January 23, 2009, Montoya Sanchez's
Updated: 06/02/2011 11:22P
Court Dismisses Lawsuit Filed Against Tommy Constantine by NHL Players and New
The failed lawsuit, according to court documents, was brought on behalf of these individuals by New York attorney and General Counsel of the New York based real estate development company Atlantic Development, Michael Stolper, as well as his colleague
Updated: 06/02/2011 11:21P