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Drew Brees proud to put his name on suit challenging NFL lockout
It comes as no surprise that New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is among the 10 players who are named plaintiffs in the class-action antitrust lawsuit against the NFL that was filed Friday as labor negotiations dissipated.
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:20P
Miami protests anti-immigrant bills
A second part of the bill, in Simon's words, "would turn county sheriffs into law enforcement agents enforcing federal immigration laws." The bill also "codifies and requires" participation in the Secure Communities Program, "in which fingerprints of
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:20P
Who Should We Blame in the NFL Lockout? by Derek Thompson
Last week, the NFL Players Association walked out of negotiations over a new bargaining agreement with owners and filed a lawsuit against the NFL. If no deal is reached before the end of the summer, the $9 billion league could go dark for a year,
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:19P
LA Times publisher, Tribune Co. exec calls for quick approval of bankruptcy
A top executive with Tribune Co. wants a judge to approve the company's plan to emerge from bankruptcy protection as soon as possible. Eddy Hartenstein, the company's co-president and publisher and CEO of the Los Angeles Times, testified Monday that
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:18P
State lawmakers debate marijuana decriminalization
Malloy included the decriminalization proposal in a package of bills aimed at reducing the state's prison population, making the criminal justice system more cost-effective and focusing resources on repeat violent and serious offenders.
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:17P
Spanish priest reportedly paid for abortions, remains in ministry
The Code of Canon Law prescribes the penalty of excommunication for those who are directly involved in procuring or performing an abortion. Source(s): these links will take you to other sites, in a new window.
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:17P
Gloves are already off in mayoral race
He will deliver his verdict later this week and I have more than a sneaking suspicion that he will throw his hat into the ring – as an Independent. One thing which may prompt him to stick two fingers in the air to the Tory party who snubbed him,
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:17P
Judge rules PWSA water line insurance program illegal
By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review An Allegheny County Common Pleas Court judge ruled this afternoon that a controversial water line insurance program is illegal, allowing a class-action lawsuit to move forward. Several parties sued the Pittsburgh Water and
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:17P
Police Reporrt
He was brought before a Justice, however was released from custody as he did not have a significant criminal record. Old habitsFeb. 27 - A female reported a disturbance on Susanna Rd. after someone repeatedly knocked on her window.
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:16P
Woman who smashed baby on Winnipeg sidewalk pleads guilty to assault
Nikita Solange Eaglestick, 22, was set to begin her trial Monday but instead struck a deal with justice officials. She pleaded guilty to abduction, assault causing bodily harm and failing to comply with a court order to abstain from intoxicants
Updated: 03/14/2011 05:14P
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