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A Boost to Netflix, Coinstar
Federal Judge [Burton] Lifland, who is overseeing the Blockbuster bankruptcy case, is expected to rule today on whether or not the DVD rental chain is allowed to stay in business (beginning auction proceedings to sell the operation and assets to any
Updated: 03/10/2011 03:55P
Cabrera not on Tigers' travel roster Thursday after new allegations released
Miguel Cabrera is not on the travel roster for the Detroit Tigers' game Thursday night against the Florida Marlins, one day after the Florida state attorney's office released new details about his arrest last month on suspicion of drunken driving.
Updated: 03/10/2011 03:54P
Okla. House passes Arizona-style immigration bill over concerns it's soft on
AP OKLAHOMA CITY — A bill patterned after an Arizona measure that allows local law enforcement to stop motorists and inquire about their immigration status has been approved in the Oklahoma House. The bill passed Thursday on an 85-7 vote despite
Updated: 03/10/2011 03:54P
Scottish firms in bid to rescue Machrihanish wind-turbine factory
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) and Marsh Wind Technology (MWT) have formed a joint venture to take over the Argyll factory, the future of which was thrown into doubt when its Danish owner, Skykon, filed for bankruptcy. The plant is currently in the
Updated: 03/10/2011 03:54P
Cabrera won't play on day after new allegations
Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera fields a hit for an out by Philadelphia Phillies' Brian Schneider during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Detroit
Updated: 03/10/2011 03:53P
Gujarat Chief Justice to decide on compensation for Khatunbibi
The matter was placed before the Chief Justice after a Division Bench gave a “split verdict” with Justice Jayant Patel ruling in favour of the petitioner Khatunbibi and Justice SR Brahmbhatt ruling against it. According to Ms. Khatunbibi,
Updated: 03/10/2011 03:52P
Fast Forward: The Motorola Xoom, too little too late?
Consumer technology columnist Rob Pegoraro takes you through the ins and outs of the Xoom tablet. The verdict? It's a pretty solid competitor with the original iPad, but maybe not with the iPad 2. (AJ Chavar and Rob Pegoraro/The Washington Post)
Updated: 03/10/2011 03:50P
KOAM TV 7 Joplin and PittsburgOkla. House passes Arizona-style immigration bill
AP - March 10, 2011 2:45 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A bill patterned after an Arizona measure that allows local law enforcement to stop motorists and inquire about their immigration status has been approved in the Oklahoma House.
Updated: 03/10/2011 03:49P
NH Set to Nix Gun Permits, Expand Castle Doctrine
The state House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee passed a bill to lifts the permit restriction. The bill also removes regulations regarding transporting firearms in vehicles. While the bill lifts certain gun laws, others will still be in
Updated: 03/10/2011 03:49P
Man still held over Mayo death
He is still being held at Castlebar Garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.. Noreen Kelly Eadon (46), a separated mother-of-four, had severe injuries when discovered by her teenage son in her home at Derrycrieve, Islandeady,
Updated: 03/10/2011 03:49P