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Infographic: The Resurgence of the American Automotive Industry
Just two years ago, Chrysler was filing for bankruptcy, and President Obama made the tough decision to support the restructuring of the company rather than allow it to fail – costing tens of thousands of American jobs. Today, Chrysler is repaying its
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:13P
Kyron task force ends
After the initial searches failed to find Kyron, the sheriff's office formed a task force to continue the investigation that also included representatives of the FBI, Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, Oregon Department of Justice,
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:13P
John Edwards faces felony indictment charge
First time white collar offenders usually don't receive prison terms in federal court, but the Justice Department typically presses for at least a short prison sentence for public officials. While Edwards was a private citizen as a candidate,
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:13P
Law Enforcement Blotter 6/3
*10:35pm-A Brownwood Police officer made a traffic stop when he saw a vehicle drive past with no lights on in the 500 block of E. Commerce. Further investigation led to the discovery of a metal smoking pipe believed to be used for smoking marijuana,
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:12P
Court rules in favor of Rochester City Firefighters Union
The Rochester City Firefighters Union lawsuit against City Hall has come to its last stop in the appeal process. The NYS Court of Appeals, which is the highest court in New York, has ruled in favor of the union. Firefighters Local 1071 brought a suit
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:12P
Former presidential candidate John Edwards indicted
First time white collar offenders usually don't receive prison terms in federal court, but the Justice Department typically presses for at least a short prison sentence for public officials. While Edwards was a private citizen as a candidate,
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:11P
Cadet accuses Patti LaBelle's guards of Houston airport attack
Richard King, 23, a US Military Academy senior from Houston, filed a lawsuit this week against the 67-year-old vocalist, three of her entourage, a Bush Intercontinental Airport taxi dispatcher and the airport, seeking unspecified actual and punitive
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:11P
Former presidential candidate John Edwards indicted on conspiracy, campaign
Edwards is scheduled to appear in federal court in Winston Salem, NC at 2:30 pm ET, said a Justice Department official. A grand jury has been investigating that money given to support Edwards' mistress, Rielle Hunter, by benefactors of Edwards should
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:11P
The LWOT: Iraqis arrested on terror charges in Kentucky - by Andrew Lebovich
The court also heard testimony from several FBI agents and a translator about what the agents described as email traffic between Rana, Headley and an alleged Pakistani intelligence officer about the plot (AP, Hindustan Times).
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:11P
Undeterred by lawsuits in other states, Alabama moves ahead with Arizona-style
As the Colorado Independent reported earlier this week, the sponsor of SB1070, Arizona Senate President Russell Pearce, is facing a recall election motivated by Pearce's push for the immigration law's enactment. The politicization of immigration in
Updated: 06/03/2011 12:11P
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