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he lost control trying to avoid a swerving tractor-trailer and looking into his activities before the accident. The bus had just reached the outskirts of New York City on a journey from the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut when the crash occurred.
Updated: 03/13/2011 05:26A
Meltdowns may have occurred in two reactors: Japan govt
In Europe, environmentalists seized upon the accident to press demands for an end to the use of nuclear power. Up to 60000 protesters formed a 45-km (27-mile) human chain in Germany to denounce Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy of extending the life of
Updated: 03/13/2011 05:26A
Rule of law promoted democracy in India: CJP Iftikhar
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, has said that rule of law was “sine qua non” for democracy and overall development in the country, says a press release issued here on Saturday. The chief justice expressed
Updated: 03/13/2011 05:25A
No legal infirmity in postponement of ARRM elections - Sec. De Lima
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima conveyed this message to the people of ARMM during the public hearing/consultation on House Bill No. 4146, yesterday, March 12 in Marawi City. “Based on research and careful analysis, I tell you that I find no legal
Updated: 03/13/2011 05:24A
US governor on the spot over immigration laws
LOS ANGELES: Controversial plans to reform Utah's immigration laws have thrown the spotlight on the western US state's governor, whose signature is needed to bring the new rules into force. Governor Gary Herbert is expected to ink the legislative bills
Updated: 03/13/2011 05:23A
A Call to Arms
Whether you scan local news or statewide articles, almost daily there are stories of public corruption, scandals, bribery, extortion and nepotism committed by those we elect and appoint to do the people's business. But most of these outrages never
Updated: 03/13/2011 05:22A
Former reporter walking for peace
As a Buddhist monk, she has spent the past 18 years marching for justice and civil rights, opposing capital punishment and being an advocate for all things positive. Laffan's lost count on the distance she's covered, but she said one walkathon from
Updated: 03/13/2011 05:21A
Mike Nichols column: State Supreme Court race suddenly becomes red hot
Kloppenburg long has supported Democrats financially, and the campaign makes no secret of the fact that she, during law school, interned for the liberal stalwart, Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson. It also isn't shy about criticizing a December news
Updated: 03/13/2011 05:14A
North Country Briefs
Troopers said Martha J. LaParr, 64, Heuvelton, was taken to Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center for treatment of unknown injuries and likely will be sent to a Syracuse hospital for further evaluation. Troopers said Ms. LaParr appears to have suffered from
Updated: 03/13/2011 05:14A
Drivers face charges over alcohol, drugs
? Sara A. Sanders, 25, of 523 Webb St., Clayton, was charged by Watertown police with aggravated DWI and failure to keep right after she was stopped at 1:30 am Friday in the 1200 block of Arsenal Street. Police said she had a breath test reading of
Updated: 03/13/2011 05:14A
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