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Ga. executes Troy Davis; supporters claim injustice
Though Davis' attorneys said seven of nine key witnesses against him disputed all or parts of their testimony, state and federal judges repeatedly ruled against granting him a new trial. As the court losses piled up Wednesday, his offer to take a
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:09A
Dale Cardwell: Illegal immigration hurts capitalism
Kent is one Georgian and American who will fight to fairly enforce an immigration law that was passed through an open and democratic process. Please join me in making certain Kent continues to serve in a capacity to do just that.
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:09A
1 firefighter fired, 7 others disciplined for video prank
He was stopped for another traffic violation March 15, 2011, and was found to be driving without a driver's license. A valid driver's license is a condition of employment at the fire department, and Hughes was relieved of duty until his March 24 court
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:08A
Google wins ACCC battle
In the Federal Court in Sydney today, Justice John Nicholas said he was not satisfied that Google failed to sufficiently distinguish advertisements -- sponsored links -- from "organic" results on its search results pages.
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:08A
Business, social issues on GOP agenda for Michigan Senate
The wide-ranging agenda the GOP senators discussed today includes changes to the personal property tax paid by businesses and modification of the state's voter-approved law allowing the medical use of marijuana. Education policy changes such as
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:08A
SHC approached for ordering anti-dengue spray
The bench comprising Chief Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Imam Bux Baloch after initial hearing issued notices to secretaries of Finance and Health departments to file comments within ten days in the petition filed by President of United Human Rights
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:08A
Two people nabbed after afternoon car, foot chase
Two people face multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from an attempted traffic stop - striking a truck in an intersection and crashing into a tree in the process. Rachel S. Bauermeister, 35, is charged with criminal conversion, resisting law
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:08A
US Killer Put To Death After Appeal Fails
appeal at the US Supreme Court failed. Davis was convicted of the 1989 killing of police officer Mark MacPhail in Savannah, Georgia. His case became a focus for campaigners because seven of nine trial witnesses have recanted their testimony.
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:08A
Jury: NCAA cleared in Seattle Bowl case
Honolulu attorney William McCorriston, who represented the NCAA, said Wednesday that the lawsuit had been seeking more than $2 million and punitive damages. NCAA general counsel Donald Remy says the lawsuit was an attempt to hold the NCAA accountable
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:08A
Attorney General Cuccinelli to Address Graduates of National Criminal Justice
September 20, 2011 — Virginia Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II will address 23 local and state law enforcement supervisors from across Virginia during their graduation from the National Criminal Justice Command College on Sept.
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:08A