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Michael Madsen: Wanted!
The actor filed for bankruptcy back in 2009 claiming he can't pay personal loans from both Pierce Brosnan ($25000) and Quentin Tarantino ($1 million). Madsen, father of five, has been married three times, to Georganne LaPiere (Cher's sister),
Updated: 03/14/2011 10:38A
Zia plotted Taher execution: Lifschultz
Lifschultz, the former South Asia correspondent of the Far Eastern Economic Review, made the statement at the High Court on Monday. He, who had been in Dhaka during Taher's trial at a military court in 1976 and prepared reports on it, was requested by
Updated: 03/14/2011 10:38A
Owens-Illinois, Inc., Issues Statement Regarding Asbestos Case
"Owens-Illinois is disappointed in the jury's verdict. The plaintiff never worked for Owens-Illinois or in an Owens-Illinois facility, nor did he allege exposure to asbestos-containing materials made or sold by the company. His alleged exposures did
Updated: 03/14/2011 10:38A
US 'deplores' Cuba for sentencing Alan Gross to 15 years in prison
The United States deplored Sunday the Cuban court ruling which sentenced Jewish American contractor Alan Gross to 15 years in prison, a verdict that is sure to have sweeping repercussions for already-sour relations between Washington and Havana.
Updated: 03/14/2011 10:33A
Judy Moran verdict means it's business as usual in Union Road
"I'm not saying everyone is happy with the verdict but they are happy it's over. "I think when it's all said and done we are all happy for closure - all the witnesses need it and the community needs it, too. "It's been 18 months almost two years with
Updated: 03/14/2011 10:32A
Watauga County: New Trial Ordered For Convicted Murderer
WATAUGA COUNTY, NC -- The North Carolina Supreme Court ordered a new trial for one of the men convicted of killing a former Appalachian State student, according to the Associated Press. The court Friday decided to order a new trial for Neil Matthew
Updated: 03/14/2011 10:32A
Local Bookstore Preserves Oral History
Borders just filed for bankruptcy. Authors have taken to self-publishing their great American novels online. People read the classics on their Kindles. So in this sad literary climate why would anyone want to open an old-school, brick-and-mortar
Updated: 03/14/2011 10:28A
Free Film Friday – The Lincoln Lawyer
Maybe The Lincoln Lawyer is the film for you. Mickey Haller (Matthew McConaughey) is a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln sedan. Based on the bestseller by Michael Connelly, this is a nerve-shredding
Updated: 03/14/2011 10:27A
The Arsenal Monday verdict: Do this Arsenal team believe they can win the title?
by Paul Chronnell Monday, March 14, 2011 To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email address below. The message will include the name and email address you gave us when you signed up. To send a link to this page to a friend,
Updated: 03/14/2011 10:26A
Manila courts' phone lines disconnected over unpaid phone bills
MANILA, Philippines -- The Manila Regional Trial Courts (RTC) cannot be reached, at least via telephone, for almost two months now, after phone service provider Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) company cut its 56 telephone
Updated: 03/14/2011 10:25A