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US probe of News Corp expanding 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, executive director
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:36P
Prosecution Accuses Ingabire's Defence Team of Delaying Tactics
Kigali, Sep 21, 2011 (The New Times/All Africa Global Media via COMTEX) -- As the defendants in the trial of Victoire Ingabire and her four co-accused took the floor for the second day, court heard that the evidence expected from Holland was,
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:36P
A report says Lance Armstrong paid an Italian doctor banned for doping
Without naming its sources, Corriere reported that a total of 30 people are under investigation in a widespread doping ring coordinated by Ferrari, including former Giro d'Italia and Spanish Vuelta winner Menchov and Giro runner-up Scarponi.
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:35P
Teresa Giudice Feels 'Vindicated' Now That She Can Pay Her Debts: Attorney
When Teresa and Joe Giudice first filed for bankruptcy in 2009, listing a staggering $11 million in debt, their obstacles seemed insurmountable. But now, an attorney for the Real Housewives of New Jersey star says she feels
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:35P
Study: When You Shut Down a Dispensary, the Neighborhood Goes to Pot
Jacobson has a couple of theories about why crime shot up: the loss of foot traffic, a resurgence in illegal drug activity or a loss of security provided by dispensaries. But local law enforcement are taking the study with a grain of salt.
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:35P
Wheeler, Berger vie for CA
Since taking office, Wheeler has trained her dog, Poco, to be a therapy dog, assisting in making children feel more comfortable in legal situations. She is also studying Spanish to be able to more easily communicate with Spanish speaking victims of
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:34P
Gang member denied bail in beating of teen in Logan Square
A reputed gang member was ordered held without bond Wednesday for allegedly severely beating a 14-year-old boy with a metal baseball bat in Logan Square. Esteban Miranda, of the 1600 block of North Maplewood, purposely went out looking for rival gang
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:34P
Jury seated in Thompson trial
A 14-member jury now has been selected in the first-degree murder trial of Charles Thompson, who is accused of killing 64-year-old landlord John Versypt on Oct. 8, 2009. The jury selection process concluded just before the court took a lunch break.
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:34P
Lawyer Drops $10M Lawsuit In Convert Case
A former lawyer for the Muslim parents of a runaway Ohio Christian convert and a blogger often critical of Islam have settled a defamation lawsuit filed by the attorney. Columbus lawyer Omar Tarazi had argued that New York-based
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:34P
EEOC sues Bass Pro alleging racial discrimination in hiring practices
The Equal Opportunity Commission, a federal agency charged with enforcing anti-discrimination laws in employment, filed a lawsuit in US District Court in Houston today. The lawsuit alleges that qualified African-Americans and Hispanics were routinely
Updated: 09/21/2011 02:34P
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