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Violent crime down 6% in 2010
They remember Jean Valjean stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister's starving children and assume the same thing should be going on in the US today," University of Cincinnati professor John Eck, who teaches criminal justice research methods,
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:14A
Appoint special counsel in Solyndra loan, official says
Lamar Smith, R-Texas, said an outside lawyer is needed to determine "whether politics played a role" in the Energy Department loan for California-based Solyndra Inc., which declared bankruptcy this month and laid off its 1100 workers.
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:14A
Appoint special counsel in Solyndra loan, official says
Lamar Smith, R-Texas, said an outside lawyer is needed to determine "whether politics played a role" in the Energy Department loan for California-based Solyndra Inc., which declared bankruptcy this month and laid off its 1100 workers.
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:14A
Board considers execution case
"I believe the death penalty is the correct source of justice." Outside the hearing, dozens of Davis' supporters hoisted a massive "Save Troy Davis" sign and formed a makeshift drum line at one entrance to the building.
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:14A
Court extends Norway suspect's detention, isolation
Lippestad said his client has not expressed any remorse about his actions. Norway's top prosecutor Tor-Aksel Busch has said he aims to start the trial around Easter next year and court officials on Monday said they hope it will be concluded before the
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:14A
Protests Grow Over Deportations of Falun Gong Practitioners
Seoul police arrested Mr. Jin earlier this month after immigration authorities denied his appeal for asylum. Activists are now trying to prevent his deportation to China. Chinese Falun Gong practitioners who want to escape persecution at home are
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:14A
Immigrants' lawyers want suit challenging wager rules moved from LA to PA
AP NEW ORLEANS — A lawsuit challenging federal rules that would boost wages for temporary immigrant workers would be dismissed or moved to Pennsylvania if a judge goes along with a motion filed in central Louisiana. Louisiana foresters, seafood and
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:14A
Stock markets tumble over Greek concerns
With uncertainty continuing about whether Greece will receive more fianncial aid, or if bankruptcy could be on the cards, investors went on a selling spree yesterday, with the blue-chip WIG20 falling 1.5 percent by closing time.
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:13A
CBS Atlanta 46Officials get training in new Ga. immigration law
The law could have a major impact on local governments and even the jobs of some officials. Legal challenges and controversy have surrounded immigration laws in places like Arizona and Georgia. While part of the law here has been blocked,
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:12A
Jessie J Ignores Broken Foot To Attend London Fashion Week
The singer, who injured her left foot during rehearsals earlier this year, was spotted at the Giles Deacon Fashion Show at the Royal Courts of Justice. Wearing a pair of bright patterned leggings, the star's cast was obvious as she arrived.
Updated: 09/20/2011 04:12A