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Obama in Guantanamo detention centre U-turn
Mr Obama said: "Today, I am announcing several steps that broaden our ability to bring terrorists to justice, provide oversight for our actions and ensure the humane treatment of detainees." But activists on either end of the debate over closing the
Updated: 03/08/2011 03:03P
Crash outside of Princeton kills one, injures two
RCMP says the crash occurred at 7:30 when female driver of a westbound Pontiac lost control on a curve, struck a cement barrier, and then crossed the centre line into the path of an oncoming Hummer. The 23 year old driver of the Pontiac was taken to
Updated: 03/08/2011 03:03P
Iowa Senate Approves Young Drivers Bill
The Senate voted 38-11 on Tuesday to require 16- and 17-year-old drivers to hold an instruction permit for 12 months without an accident or citation in order to receive an intermediate license. Current law requires six months of driving without
Updated: 03/08/2011 03:03P
Six-car pileup on Minnesota Avenue
Emergency responders were called to 36th Street and Minnesota Avenue around 1:15 Tuesday afternoon. It's unknown what caused the crash, but at least six cars were involved. You must be logged in to rate this story. Login or register.
Updated: 03/08/2011 03:03P
Federal bankruptcy judge approves $154M for General Motors factory cleanups
By AP ALBANY, NY (AP) — A federal bankruptcy judge has approved a settlement agreement with $154 million dedicated to cleaning up two former General Motors factory sites in upstate New York. The multi-state agreement with Motors Liquidation Company,
Updated: 03/08/2011 03:03P
Traffic enforcement update for Wednesday
The Sheriff's Office is committed to promoting traffic safety and enforcing the law. By focusing on violations such as red light running, speeding, DUI and others, motorists become more alert and are encouraged to obey traffic laws.
Updated: 03/08/2011 03:02P
Traffic enforcement update for Wednesday
The Sheriff's Office is committed to promoting traffic safety and enforcing the law. By focusing on violations such as red light running, speeding, DUI and others, motorists become more alert and are encouraged to obey traffic laws.
Updated: 03/08/2011 03:02P
KC police to pay millions in suit
KANSAS CITY (AP) — Hundreds of people — including some convicted drug felons — could get part of a $3.65 million settlement against the Kansas City Police Department in a class-action lawsuit that has received initial approval from a Jackson County
Updated: 03/08/2011 03:02P
Louisiana Sues BP, Partners for $1 Million a Day Over Spill
partners in the Gulf of Mexico well that blew up should pay the state of Louisiana at least $1 million a day for damages caused by the worst oil spill in US history, state Attorney General Buddy Caldwell said in a lawsuit against the oil company.
Updated: 03/08/2011 03:02P
Physician Group Drops Lawsuit Over FTC's 'Red Flags' Identity Theft Rule
On Monday, the American Medical Association announced that it has dropped its lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission's "Red Flags" rule after a federal appeals court ruled that physicians are not creditors, The Hill's "Healthwatch" reports
Updated: 03/08/2011 03:02P