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Cops on lookout vs. planking on Martial Law anniversary
The Manila Police District (MPD) is on the lookout for protesters who may resort to "planking" or lying flat on the road to disrupt traffic, on Wednesday, the anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines. In Mendiola near Malacaang
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:33P
US Probe of News Corp. Said to Expand From Hacking to Bribery
The letter is part of a Justice Department effort to determine whether News Corp. violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, the person said. “In any investigation you try to be as thorough as possible,” said Anthony Barkow,
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:32P
City Removing Trees Near Accident Site; Traffic Warnings Issued
After the accident, several arborists, including an independent arborist hired by Newport Beach on Friday, inspected the entire row of trees. That arborist gave his recommendations to city officials this afternoon. “The arborists called for the removal
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:32P
Lawyers want to show Jackson press conference
AP Lawyers for the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death moved Tuesday to show jurors at the upcoming trial footage of a news conference in which the singer spoke of performing in only 10 shows during his "This Is It" concert run.
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:32P
Markit Sues Two Former Employees in Singapore Over Misuse of Trading Data
Zhibo Li and Shiyang Cui “systemically and deliberately siphoned off” Markit's proprietary information to set up rival Fundamentrix Pte, according to a lawsuit filed with the Singapore High Court earlier this month. The first closed hearing is
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:32P
Driver Who Killed SF Bicyclist Last Summer Sentenced
David Bendt pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter and one count of DWI in the death of Kevin Rogers. Both the prosecution and the defense came to tears before the judge. The defense focused on David Bendt's remorse while prosecutors claimed that
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:31P
Former Gov. Bob Riley Plans to Ride Again after Motorcycle Crash
Bob Riley says he plans to ride a motorcycle again after recovering from a motorcycle crash in Alaska. Riley tells a television station in Mobile that he didn't think he was hurt at first, but he wound up relying on strangers and fellow riders to get
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:31P
Accused did not want to die with husband
On Wednesday Soteriou's lover Ari Dimitrakis gave evidence at her Victorian Supreme Court trial. Dimitrakis told the court the affair began in about 2008 and he had the name Vicky tattooed on his chest. He said Soteriou told him "Chris wasn't the man
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:30P
Medtronic Says it has Prevailed in Spinal Patent Suit
AP MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Medical device maker Medtronic Inc. said Tuesday that a federal jury has ordered rival NuVasive to pay $101.2 million in damages for infringing on three of Medtronic's spinal patents. Medtronic's Spinal and Biologics Business is
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:30P
Plea for Sarabjit's treatment rejected
By Our Staff Reporter | From the Newspaper LAHORE, Sept 20: The Lahore High Court chief justice on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking medical checkup and treatment of Indian convicted spy Sarabjit Singh, presently on death row.
Updated: 09/20/2011 10:30P