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40 Days After Deaths of Eton Workers, Families Reel from Loss
“Those responsible for the accident took more than ten 10 lives and permanently injured another. The victims and the lone survivor who still suffers painful physical injuries have families. The accident wrought extensive damage on the livelihood and
Updated: 03/09/2011 09:37P
Losers of the 2011 General Assembly
Would have extended anti-bullying protections to children in Kentucky schools who are the subject of harassment because of their sexual orientation. House Bill 370. Sought to require people to get a doctor's prescription before buying some common cold
Updated: 03/09/2011 09:37P
Bills dealing with prescriptions, immigration among losers during 2011 General
Would have extended anti-bullying protections to children in Kentucky schools who are the subject of harassment because of their sexual orientation. House Bill 370. Sought to require people to get a doctor's prescription before buying some common cold
Updated: 03/09/2011 09:37P
Alaska sues over polar bear critical habitat
by Dan Joling / AP ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The state of Alaska on Wednesday filed its second lawsuit over polar bears, claiming the federal government's designation of critical habitat for the animals - an area larger than California - is excessive and
Updated: 03/09/2011 09:37P
Naomi Klein: Why Climate Change Is So Threatening to Right-Wing Ideologues
"What we really need now is for the people fighting for economic justice and environmental justice to come together," says Klein. Sign up to stay up to date on the latest Media headlines via email. AMY GOODMAN: Our guest for the hour is Naomi Klein,
Updated: 03/09/2011 09:37P
Source: Mel Gibson will enter plea
Gibson's attorney Blair Berk said in a written statement that Gibson sought an agreement to resolve the case with his children in mind. "I know from almost 20 years as a criminal defense lawyer that sometimes justice can come for a client at too high a
Updated: 03/09/2011 09:36P
New jury to hear negligence case in frail man's death in 2004
His widow, in a lawsuit, says it was the negligence of the Pasco County paramedics who transported Soltwisch from the wound care center, where he displayed no symptoms of a broken hip, to the hospital, where he was crying out in pain.
Updated: 03/09/2011 09:36P
Carr Miller Ponzi Scheme: What Should Investors Do?
Carr Miller already faces a lawsuit filed by New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow, who alleges Carr Miller's Ponzi scheme defrauded investors of more than $40 million. The lawsuit, filed in late 2010, accuses Carr Miller of investing $16 million of
Updated: 03/09/2011 09:36P
Debate Needed On Criminal Justice System Goals
Looking at other matters in the Bill where the New Zealand Law Society saw problems, Mr Temm said the introduction of a regime requiring the defence to identify disputed issues ("DIDI") was a "fundamental change" in New Zealand criminal law.
Updated: 03/09/2011 09:35P
Injured skier en route to hospital after Mt. Mansfield rescue
An injured skier who sustained a head injury following an accident at Mount Mansfield this morning is being transported to Fletcher Allen Medical Center after dozens of rescuers in snowshoes trekked two miles to come to her aid.
Updated: 03/09/2011 09:34P