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Commissioners have full agenda
"But you can't blame them for trying to improve their standard of living and keep from declaring bankruptcy." "We discussed the same thing you are discussing now in our budget meetings," said Commissioner Davis. Probate Judge Don Wilkes discussed the
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:36P
Ex-governor freed before trial over paramilitary ties
Colombia's Supreme Court ruled Monday that former Cauca Governor Juan Jose Chaux, who allegedly made political alliances with paramilitary organization AUC, will be released to await trial at liberty. At the preliminary hearing for Chaux's trial,
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:36P
What does cruiser camera reveal about controversial stop?
The AG's model policy encourages law enforcement not to inquire about the immigration status of otherwise law abiding individuals. And if police do discover someone is illegal, not to turn them over to federal authorities unless they pose a serious
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:36P
Rugby World Cup trumps natural justice
Surely there should have a role for natural justice here. You could expect Russell McVeagh to apply more legalistic reasonings to bolster the review application. For instance, the Corporations (Investigation and Management) Act 1989 (CIMA) has rarely
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:35P
Bicycling Czech intruders plead guilty
Two citizens of the Czech Republic were sentenced today for attempting to illegally enter the United States by bicycling through the International Peace Garden, according to a press release by the US Department of Justice. Two citizens of the Czech
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:35P
Neighborhoods served by small grocers called 'food deserts'
The checkout woman bantered with a customer unloading meat and eggs from his shopping cart. This central San Pablo neighborhood is one of 25 East and South Bay "food deserts," identified this summer by the US Department of Agriculture in an interactive
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:35P
Court halts Texas execution of ex-Army recruiter
Entertainment News from AP AP National News Video More>> By MICHAEL GRACZYK AP HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - The US Supreme Court, for the third time this year, has blocked the execution of a former Army recruiter for the rape-slaying of a woman in Fort
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:35P
Court halts Texas execution of ex-Army recruiter
Entertainment News from AP AP National News Video More>> By MICHAEL GRACZYK AP HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - The US Supreme Court, for the third time this year, has blocked the execution of a former Army recruiter for the rape-slaying of a woman in Fort
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:35P
Troy Davis denied clemency, Amnesty Int'l demands withdrawal
"I am utterly shocked and disappointed at the failure of our justice system at all levels to correct a miscarriage of justice," Brian Kammer, one of Davis' attorneys, told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "The board has considered the totality of the
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:34P
New law bans warrantless cell phone searches
In recent months the issue of warrantless cell phone searches has arisen in several states with varying results. Editor's note: Amy Gahran writes about mobile tech for CNN.com. She is a San Francisco Bay Area writer and
Updated: 09/20/2011 05:34P
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