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Cyclist who died in collision believed to be the RAF Northolt Station Commander
The accident took place at 5.05pm last night (Thursday) opposite RAF Northolt when he collided with a white transit van. It is understood Station Commander Barrett was the victim, although police have yet to undertake a formal identification.
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:39A
Texting-distraction bill clears Idaho House panel
But the Meridian legislator says no proposed changes would gut the bill of its intent: To give law enforcement officers a tool to cite drivers who become distracted while texting, but don't break any actual traffic laws. Last year, a texting ban was
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:39A
Sierra Club sues US govt. over future coal plant
The Sierra Club has filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Energy accusing the agency of providing incentives for a $2 billion coal plant in Mississippi without conducting an adequate environmental review of the project.
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:39A
Nowhere near 'normal'
But, President Obama can't take further steps until Alan P. Gross - arrested in December 2009, charged with distributing communication equipment to undermine "the revolution," tried on March 4 but still awaiting the verdict - is back in Maryland with
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:38A
First Full Trailer Released for JJ Abrams Sci-Fi Thriller SUPER 8
In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:38A
New Immigration chief says he'll work according to Law
The newly appointed Immigration Agency director said Thursday that he'll carry out his functions as Law 285 stipulates, and given the importance of the global migratory phenomenon. Jose Taveras said he'll adhere to the Constitutional principles and
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:38A
Judge approves Ohio jail's stun gun deal with feds
AP - March 11, 2011 8:35 AM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A federal judge in Ohio has approved a settlement with the US Justice Department that promises a dramatic decrease in the use of stun guns at a county jail. The county that includes Columbus made the
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:38A
Judge approves Ohio jail's stun gun deal with feds
AP - March 11, 2011 8:35 AM ET COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A federal judge in Ohio has approved a settlement with the US Justice Department that promises a dramatic decrease in the use of stun guns at a county jail. The county that includes Columbus made the
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:38A
Man jailed for 'terrorist handbook'
Mr Justice Blair said that, within days of the London bombings, Brown downloaded further information and released a "limited edition" of the publication. He advertised the product by saying people should order before the CDs were banned, the court was
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:37A
Abilene Police: Driver (Yes, Drunk) Going Wrong Way Stikes Light Pole
At about 11:40 pm Thursday, Officer Martinez responded to a call of an accident in the 1600 block of Pine. The calling party had observed a vehicle driving the wrong way on Pine and struck a light pole. Upon arrival, Officer Martinez contacted a
Updated: 03/11/2011 09:37A