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NASA bus-sized satellite to crash-land
That's the big question when it comes to a 20-year-old NASA satellite the size of a tour bus which is careening toward Earth and set to crash-land later this week. The US Department of Defense and NASA are tracking the six-ton spacecraft, which poses a
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:48A
Judge tosses Alabama challenge to election monitoring
AP WASHINGTON — A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to election monitoring for racial discrimination required under the Voting Rights Act. US District Judge John Bates ruled against Shelby County in Alabama, which sued the Justice Department to
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:48A
Florida Marlins president tries to rescue turnpike crash victim
Davie — The president of the Florida Marlins witnessed an apparently fatal crash on Florida's Turnpike that continued to back up southbound traffic Wednesday morning. The crash was reported shortly before 9 am and was blocking two
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:48A
Alleged killer's attorneys fired, could lead to trial delay
Due to a round of firings in a state criminal-defense office, Keys defendant Jonathan LeBaron, facing the death penalty for allegedly beating a man to death on Stock Island in 2009, might have to wait longer to stand trial. Joseph P. George Jr.,
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:48A
NCCK lashes out at lethargy
The executive arm of government must take responsibility for the continuing road carnage in particular which is fed by corruption in the traffic Police department and no heads have yet rolled on its account,” the clergy charged.
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:47A
Anna Hazare to visit Pakistan
RALEGAN SIDDHI: Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid (retd) met with Indian social worker Anna Hazare and invited him to visit Pakistan, Geo News reported. Hazare accepted his invitation and is expected to visit Pakistan when his
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:46A
Is Full Tilt Poker Really a "Ponzi Scheme"? If So, Is it Still a Better Bet
The US Department of Justice is alleging that Full Tilt, including poker stars Chris "Jesus" Ferguson and Howard Lederer, defrauded customers of $300 million. ""Full Tilt was not a legitimate poker company, but a global Ponzi scheme," said Preet
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:46A
Contagion: Cover your mouth, please
I have washed my hands so many times since I saw Steven Soderbergh's new film, Contagion, but I'm not sure it'll do me any good. Because, as the movie indicates, the panic that results from a worldwide epidemic is not only inevitable,
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:46A
O'Loughlin family members demand justice
His family and friends are here today to ask for justice for Ryan." Dana said that comments made by former Police Chief Edward Mello suggesting that O'Loughlin may have died as a result of a pre-existing condition, and that there was no evidence of
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:46A
SWEDEN: IF Metall hails Saab Court decision, cautions on cash-only supplier
Saab's main blue collar union has welcomed today's (21 September) decision to allow the automaker bankruptcy protection, although is cautioning supplier debt payment will have to be settled by cash only. The news should now allow the Saab the chance to
Updated: 09/21/2011 10:46A