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US (MN): Lawsuit over new apple has bittersweet end
Some local apple orchards will be able to grow more of the University of Minnesota's popular new SweeTango apple, but their lawsuit challenging the university's exclusive licensing deal has ended in a victory for the school and the orchard in charge of
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:34A
Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) Named One of the Most Corrupt Members of Congress
"Not content with merely coercing employees to participate in a conduit contribution scheme, he offered a former business partner almost $3 million to lie under oath about it. While he has plenty of worthy competition, Rep. Buchanan is certainly one of
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:33A
Rep. David Rivera (R-FL) Named One of the Most Corrupt Members of Congress
Rivera's troubles are many, but stem from his shady business dealings and failure to disclose his income. Millennium Marketing Inc. lies at the center of the largest scandal. The business was founded in 2000 by Rep. Rivera's mother, but closed in 2001.
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:33A
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) Named One of the Most Corrupt Members of Congress
Meeks also received a $40000 loan with no interest rate or payment schedule from businessman Edul Ahmad. When asked about the loan's purpose, Rep. Meeks told the New York Daily News it was for "family obligations" and to "make sure the house is
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:33A
Ex-Dream Theater Drummer Files Suit Against Bandmates
In a lawsuit that uses the word "wrongly" at least three times, according to Blabbermouth.net, ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has accused his former bandmates of, well, wrongly excluding him from recent tours and recording projects.
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:33A
Prosecutor to seek life, no parole in slaying
Luna was convicted and sentenced to life in prison, but the initial conviction was overturned by the Kentucky Supreme Court, which cited trial errors. The defense objects to the notice and a hearing will determine the outcome. Trial is scheduled to
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:33A
Georgia parole board denies clemency for Davis
"Allowing a man to be sent to death under an enormous cloud of doubt about his guilt is an outrageous affront to justice," the human rights group said in a statement. MacPhail died in 1989 after being shot three times. Since Davis' 1991 conviction,
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:33A
Jordan- MPs endorse amendments on constitutional court, trial of ministers
(MENAFN - Jordan Times) Continuing their deliberations over the proposed changes to the Constitution, the Lower House on Monday endorsed five amendment related to the establishment of a constitutional court and the trial of ministers.
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:33A
WR Grace asbestos victims to receive $43m. settlement
A $43m. settlement has been approved by the District Court in Helena for more than 1100 people affected by asbestos exposure at WR Grace & Co's former vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana. According to The Daily Inter Laker,
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:32A
No public opposition on UTV proposal
He called UTVs an "unsafe mix" with current Columbus traffic, including large trucks and semitrailers, because of their smaller size and speed. Motorists are used to other small vehicles, such as motorcycles, he said, but the learning curve for UTVs
Updated: 09/20/2011 09:32A
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