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Romney says he had right policy on auto companies
WASHINGTON (AP) - Newly minted Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he was right in arguing the troubled auto industry should use bankruptcy laws instead of a government bailout to get a new start. Romney defends his long-held position
Updated: 06/03/2011 09:47A
Fla. Cop-Written Red-Light Tickets Ruled Unconstitutional
One of the oldest traffic laws on Florida's books has been struck down by a Broward County judge, and now, as long as red light cameras are working, it is unconstitutional for police to ticket red light runners. Local ticket attorney Ted Hollander,
Updated: 06/03/2011 09:47A
Area Crime Reports
At 12:41 am May 26, police arrested a man for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), following a stop for a traffic violation in the 100 block of South Kirkwood Road. At 2:54 am, police arrested a woman for DUI, following a stop for a traffic
Updated: 06/03/2011 09:45A
Bahrain Grand Prix given go-ahead at FIA's World Motor Sport Council meeting
Either way, in a week when football's name has been dragged through the mud with the Fifa presidential election, F1 has left itself open to accusations of moral bankruptcy and rank commercialism. The FIA defended itself, saying that vice-president
Updated: 06/03/2011 09:44A
How luxury home icon lost his fortune
1993: McMonigle breaks into luxury real estate, working for mentor Bill Feeney at Waterfront Homes in Newport Beach. 1995: McMonigle marries Robin Weller, daughter of the CEO for Nestle USA. 2000: McMonigle and partners co-found Strada Properties,
Updated: 06/03/2011 09:44A
911 call warned of deputy's deadly plan
The shootings and chase created hours of miles-long traffic backup on northbound I-81 Monday. Delays continued Tuesday as state police investigation teams temporarily closed lanes to re-create the movement of people and vehicles during Agee's flight.
Updated: 06/03/2011 09:44A
Turning a "blind eye" exposes lender to huge damage award
In a case that has significant implications for all lenders, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan ruled that a bank that turned a "blind eye" to red flags in the lending relationship has potential
Updated: 06/03/2011 09:43A
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Arizona's employment-related immigration law
Before the recent headlines about Arizona's new and comprehensive immigration law known as SB 1070, litigation was already underway about an earlier Arizona immigration statute—a statute that punishes employers for knowingly
Updated: 06/03/2011 09:43A
Can I sue my neighbor under nuisance law for contributing to climate change
In May 2010, EPA, along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, jointly issued GHG emission standards for light-duty vehicles (cars and light trucks). NHTSA comes into play because its Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards are
Updated: 06/03/2011 09:43A
Fallon's Derby drama moves to Court of Appeal
Although unsuccessful in his bid to prevent Fallon from riding Recital, Ibrahim Araci has been granted leave to challenge the verdict of Mr Justice MacDuff in the Court of Appeal on Friday afternoon. In a sensational twist to the Derby, Araci launched
Updated: 06/03/2011 09:43A