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TURKMENISTAN: "Principles of mercy, justice and humanism" fail to free
By Felix Corley, Forum 18 News Service None of the nine known religious prisoners of conscience in Turkmenistan was freed in the February amnesty decreed "on the principles of mercy, justice and humanism". Nor were three Jehovah's Witnesses serving
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:55P
Georgia pushing fuel tax cap for Delta
Georgia began giving Delta its tax break in 2005, when the airline went into bankruptcy. Delta emerged from bankruptcy two years later, but the tax break continued. State Rep. Jay Roberts, R-Ocilla, the bill's sponsor, said Georgia should thank its
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:55P
police chief, 20, seeks asylum
Garcia will be allowed to present her case to a US immigration judge, according to a statement from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Neither ICE nor De la Rosa would say where Garcia was staying in the US, citing privacy and security concerns.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:54P
Rollover backs up traffic
The accident backed up traffic and made it difficult to get by. Trooper Sean Lewis said no one was injured. He did not know how the accident occurred or when the cleanup will be completed. Read Thursday's Daily Item for complete coverage of the story.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:54P
Is Carl Icahn Bullish or Bearish About The Stock Market?
Should investors be worried about another crash in the stock market? Insider Monkey, your source for free insider trading data, doesn't think so. Carl Icahn isn't planning to sell any of his holdings. He will be using cash on hand and borrowing under
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:54P
No injuries in Goshen rollover accident
The accident, which happened around 11 Wednesday morning at State Road 4 and County Road 35, caused the semi and its box trailer to rollover. There is no word on what caused the crash. Be the first to comment on this story!
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:54P
An opportunity to curb drunk driving
Drunk driving accident fatalities have been on the rise in Maryland. In 2009, 162 people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes, a sharp increase from the year before. But time and time again, a key committee in the Maryland General Assembly has
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:54P
W.Va. House OKs anti-poisoning, anti-lawsuit bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A bill that would require a bitter-tasting additive for antifreeze in West Virginia is awaiting acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's signature. The House of Delegates passed the measure 84-15 Wednesday. The state Senate had passed
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:54P
Families of Flight 93 Victims Seek Funding for 9/11 Memorial
AP Families of those lost in the United Flight 93 crash on September 11 are asking Congress for federal money to fund a memorial, the Associated Press reports. Family members of the victims will address Congress Wednesday, asking it to approve the $3.7
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:54P
Staged disaster drill slated for Kaufman High School
Every year, Kaufman Independent School District chief of police Debbi Nixon and her high school criminal justice class and junior police academy host a disaster drill. This year the emphasis of the drill will be on driving while intoxicated.
Updated: 03/09/2011 01:53P
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