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Mel Gibson agrees to plea deal on domestic violence charges
It is with only that in mind that he asked me to approach the district attorney with a proposal that would bring all of this to an immediate end." Harland Braun, a veteran criminal defense attorney, said prosecutors also have an incentive to settle the
Updated: 03/10/2011 01:37A
Company Claims You Owe Late Fees On Video Rentals
Hollywood Video filed for bankruptcy more than a year ago, but that has not stopped one company from using the defunct video store's name to collect money. The company is National Credit Solutions. They claim that you returned a movie late to Hollywood
Updated: 03/10/2011 01:37A
Balancing the Carnival coin
This format does not allow for the detail that would do justice, but first and foremost, and something which is often taken for granted, is the fact that we as a people make merry when so many in the world are engulfed in poverty, violence and
Updated: 03/10/2011 01:37A
EPA Reaches Settlement Over Invasive Aquatic Species
These species are often introduced by accident through human-controlled methods and are able to spread and takeover natural habitats. From here, invasive species can quickly wipe out native species by taking over resources like food, water,
Updated: 03/10/2011 01:36A
County CYS loses appeal of cash award
A Wilkes-Barre woman had sought foster care payments for taking care of a sister's children. By Terrie Morgan-Besecker tmorgan@timesleader.com Attorney John Dean, whose law firm represented Children and Youth, said the agency intends to appeal (Judge)
Updated: 03/10/2011 01:36A
Duma approves 100-fold fines for large bribes
The draft law also punishes persons who mediate in the process of bribing. It amends the Criminal Code and the Code of Administrative Offences “with the view to perfecting state governance in counteracting corruption”. The document amends the Criminal
Updated: 03/10/2011 01:36A
London 2012 announce time trial routes around Henry VIII Palace
The men's route will be 44 kilometres and the women's will be 29km, and the single lap race will be free of charge, enabling thousands of members of the public to view the cyclists in action. London 2012 and Surrey County Council stressed that
Updated: 03/10/2011 01:36A
Morocco king vows sweeping reforms
Instead of being appointed by the king, the prime minister will be drawn from "the political party which leads in the elections" in parliament, he said. The prime minister will have "effective executive power" and be "fully responsible for the
Updated: 03/10/2011 01:36A
Man charged over hit-run death
A man accused of killing a cyclist in a hit-run crash in Melbourne has appeared in court. Police said 33-year-old Daniel Veerman faced 12 charges in the Geelong Magistrates Court including dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop,
Updated: 03/10/2011 01:35A
Lawyers in the city mark 'Iftikhar Day'
Lawyers, on Wednesday, marked 'Iftikhar Day' to condemn the suspension of the Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry by former president General Pervez Musharraf on March 9, 2007. Lawyers hoisted black flags at bar rooms and held general
Updated: 03/10/2011 01:34A
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