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Charles Taylor war crimes trial to close
LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands (AFP) - Liberian ex-president Charles Taylor's trial over claims he armed murderous rebels who paid him in blood diamonds adjourns Friday so the judges can consider their verdict. The Special Court for Sierra Leone is
Updated: 03/11/2011 06:18A
The state is too slow in response to juvenile attacks
If Gladys Carrion is to survive as commissioner of the state Office of Children and Family Services, she must respond to their legitimate concerns quickly. Gov. Andrew Cuomo must see to it. A group of Republican senators, including George Maziarz and
Updated: 03/11/2011 06:18A
Accident Shuts Down NB I-75 In Fayette County
Northbound I-75 is shut down at mile marker 111in Fayette County due to a three car accident caused by black ice. Four people were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. A pickup truck towing a camper lost control and spun several times,
Updated: 03/11/2011 06:17A
Mastro Auctions, now known as Ketap Company, drops lawsuit and settles with
The company filed a lawsuit in 2009 in Illinois state court against Dave Forman, the president of SportsCard Guaranty, a card-grading service, claiming Forman stiffed Mastro Auctions for $400000 for items purchased in 2007 and 2008.
Updated: 03/11/2011 06:17A
Districts fear cuts
Christopher Berdnik, director of business administration at Centennial School District, compared the proposed state budget to an inevitable car crash, where "you've got black ice all over the road and no grip whatsoever." The question isn't whether
Updated: 03/11/2011 06:16A
Report: Pedestrian killed in Willingboro
The accident occurred at about 7 pm and forced authorities to shut the highway in both directions for about 90 minutes. Details about the incident were not released and police did not respond to multiple inquiries for information Thursday night.
Updated: 03/11/2011 06:16A
Another take on Kyleigh's Law
The editorial regarding Kyleigh's Law in the Burlington County Times on March 4 was of special interest to me as I lost a son 33 years ago this month due to an auto accident. The driver of the car in which he was a passenger was a newly licensed (three
Updated: 03/11/2011 06:16A
Man who pulled emergency brake to be 'funny,' gets fine, probation
Asked by police why he did it, Sellers reportedly responded, "I thought it would be funny," according to the criminal complaint. Sellers received a 90-day probation sentence. He also will have to pay a $100 fine plus court costs and perform 48 hours of
Updated: 03/11/2011 06:16A
Trouble not over for official fired over e-mail snooping
"No one has an expectation of privacy when an employer has the right to monitor the e-mails of any employee." Former Public Safety lawyer Pamela Bolton, who knew of the e-mail interception scheme, resigned. She faced no criminal charges and has not
Updated: 03/11/2011 06:16A
GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY TO BCT SUBSCRIBER SAM BALLINGER.
Charlie Sheen filed a $100 million lawsuit against Warner Bros. seeking to recoup his salary and wages for the show's cast and crew. Something tells me he won't be WINNING this one. Police in Alaska said a woman was kicked by a moose after she tried to
Updated: 03/11/2011 06:16A