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Chirac corruption trial delayed
A Paris court ruled Tuesday the trial would be delayed. Michel Euler/Associated Press A Paris judge has delayed a historic and unusual trial in which former French president Jacques Chirac is accused of corruption. Judge Dominique Pauthe said Tuesday
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:55A
Court Of Appeals Revives Iowa Whistle-Blower Lawsuit
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Court of Appeals has resurrected a lawsuit by a former prison worker who says he was forced out of his job in 2004 for reporting suspicions about a supervisor. On Monday, the court reversed a decision
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:54A
Cranston school board votes to keep prayer banner
Those who said defending a lawsuit will be too costly. Others said it isn't right to mix religion and education. In the end, it came down to a close vote, 4-to-3 with last minute appeals on both sides coming before the final vote.
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:53A
Ford CEO Mulally gets $56.5M in stock award
Ford was in financial peril when Mulally took over in 2006. It mortgaged assets to borrow more than $23 billion and was able to avoid bankruptcy. Last year the company made $6.6 billion, its best year since 1999. Sales last year rose almost 20 percent.
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:52A
US Man Sues Over Toei's Knights of the Zodiac/St. Seiya
The Japanese studio Toei Animation announced on Tuesday that a man filed a lawsuit against Toei 's American subsidiary, Toei Animation Incorporated (TAI), over rights related to the Knights of the Zodiac ( Saint Seiya in Japanese) anime series.
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:52A
Whistle-Blower Lawsuit Resurrected
DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Court of Appeals has resurrected a lawsuit by a former prison worker who says he was forced out of his job in 2004 for reporting suspicions about a supervisor. On Monday, the court reversed a decision by a district judge
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:51A
Mike Mebane joins Linwood Furniture as CEO
Mebane most recently worked as a consultant for struggling firms including Renegade Tobacco's bankruptcy reorganization and also worked in various executive positions at yarn supplier Unifi. Domestic production and a reliable supply chain give Linwood
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:50A
Flap over lease could be settled soon
When former Rapid City real estate investor Doug Hamilton offered to give the agency a reduced rate on basement space next door to his Barker and Little management office on St. Joseph Street, the coalition signed a five-year lease at the beginning of
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:50A
Moran jury struggle to reach verdict
The jury in the murder trial of Judy Moran has asked the court for more time to reach a unanimous verdict. ALI MOORE, PRESENTER: The jury in the murder trial of Judy Moran will begin its seventh day of deliberations tomorrow after asking the court for
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:50A
Libyan rebel gives Gaddafi 72 hours to quit
"If he leaves Libya immediately, during 72 hours, and stops the bombardment, we as Libyans will step back from pursuing him for crimes," Mustafa Abdel Jalil, an ex-justice minister, told Al-Jazeera television by telephone.
Updated: 03/08/2011 08:46A
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