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AP TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ A Kansas Senate panel endorsed most of Republican Gov. Sam Brownback's proposed cuts in aid to public schools, reflecting a loss of federal aid and tight state revenues. The Senate Ways and Means Committee adopted a
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:34A
US Supreme Court Declines to Review Challenge to 'In God We Trust'
Brought by prominent atheist Dr. Michael Newdow, the lawsuit alleged that the motto violated the religion clauses of the First Amendment. The Ninth Circuit disagreed, ruling that the motto does not violate the Constitution because it is ceremonial and
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:33A
Early Edge: AeroVironment, Dynegy Inc., AIG, and SunPower Corp.
Dynegy Inc. (DYN) revealed via a regulatory filing on Tuesday that it may be forced to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, due to its inability to manage its unwieldy debt load. DYN is attempting to renegotiate the terms of a $1.8 billion credit
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:33A
Hammon's immigration bill passes committee
It also requires state and local law enforcement officers to enforce immigration laws. But Tuesday's changes modify requirements that law enforcement impound and hold for 30 days the vehicles of drivers stopped for routine offenses when suspected of
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:31A
Punish fatwa abusers: petitioner
In a landmark verdict on Jan 1, 2001, the High Court declared all punishments imposed in the name of fatwa illegal. The verdict came following a hearing on a suo moto rule issued earlier by the court after a newspaper report on Hilla marriage.
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:30A
Punishing the 'bad boy' guarantor
In the past, commercial real estate loans were commonly made on a fully non-recourse basis such that the borrower and its principals were not personally liable for the repayment of the debt in any circumstance. However, after repeatedly encountering
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:30A
Muslim lawyer defends women's rights
Based on Islamic law and tribal traditions, Algerian law discriminates against women in terms of marriage, children's custody and education, divorce and more. Here is an in-depth analysis by an expert. Algiers (AsiaNews) – On the occasion of
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:29A
Harvey teen dies of shaken baby syndrome
She died Monday at Rush University Medical Center. The Cook County medical examiner's office ruled her death a homicide. An autopsy showed that she died from lack of oxygen to the brain from blunt head trauma years ago, pneumonia and complications from
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:29A
Judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to make gay marriage legal in Minnesota
AP MINNEAPOLIS — A Hennepin County judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to make gay marriage legal in Minnesota. Judge Mary Dufresne (doo-FRAYN') rejected arguments by the group Marry Me Minnesota that the state's 13-year-old Defense of Marriage
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:29A
Law Suit Filed Over DJ Premier Beat for Christina Aguilera
While Sony obtained sample clearance from Codigo Music and the Clyde Otis Music Group, it did not clear it with TufAmerica, a company that bought the rights to the song two years prior to Back to Basics' release. Now, TufAmerica Inc. is suing for
Updated: 03/09/2011 10:29A
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