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Haiti: Plane crashes outside northern city; no word on type of aircraft or
There is no immediate report on the size of the aircraft or whether there are any casualties. Haiti's Civil Protection Office announced the accident on Twitter. It says only that firefighters are at the scene of the crash. Copyright 2011 The Associated
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:05P
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AP News WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ (AP) -- Drugmaker Merck & Co. has told employees it can't reach its goal of cutting up to 13000 jobs by 2015 just by eliminating vacant jobs, so it is speeding up layoffs in the U. ... WGME-TV files and maintains
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:05P
Unions File Multi-Million Dollar Racketeering Lawsuit Against Major Developers
"This lawsuit is just the beginning of a more aggressive campaign to weed out this kind of corruption and to ensure that workers get the pay and benefits they deserve," he added. Local 46 and other building trades unions are pursuing all avenues
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:05P
Unions File Multi-Million Dollar Racketeering Lawsuit Against Major Developers
"This lawsuit is just the beginning of a more aggressive campaign to weed out this kind of corruption and to ensure that workers get the pay and benefits they deserve," he added. Local 46 and other building trades unions are pursuing all avenues
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:05P
Teachers union embattled in lawsuit
A dispute between leaders of the DC teachers union has escalated into a lawsuit, with the vice president saying her phone has been disconnected and she sees no resolution in sight. Candi Peterson says her contract was violated when union President
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:04P
DC cabbies seek higher fares, greater voice
"The lawsuit filed today is disappointing and misguided," Gray said in a statement. The District is addressing the "reasonable concerns" of the taxicab industry while ensuring residents and visitors get the best service, the mayor said.
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:04P
SEC Report Refers Ex-GC Becker, a Cleary Partner, to DOJ for Possible Probe
It is unclear what impact a change in the SEC's views would have on the BLMIS bankruptcy proceedings. The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has already ruled that Picard could reject claims by "net winners" who took out more money than they
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:04P
Dozens hurt as train derails
The accident occurred shortly after 1pm (13h00 GMT) when the train running between Chemnitz and Leipzig crashed into a vehicle at a crossing near Bad Lausick, around 200km south of the capital Berlin. The train, which was carrying between 60 and 70
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:04P
Suitcase killer Andrew Lindo was having an affair with a schoolgirl
The jury, who reached their verdict in only 55 minutes, had not been told the full depravity of the sex-obsessed teacher during the three-week trial. Hours after the murder he texted the underage girl while his other fiance Angela Rylance was waiting
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:03P
Suitcase killer Andrew Lindo was having an affair with a schoolgirl
The jury, who reached their verdict in only 55 minutes, had not been told the full depravity of the sex-obsessed teacher during the three-week trial. Hours after the murder he texted the underage girl while his other fiance Angela Rylance was waiting
Updated: 09/20/2011 08:03P