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TDCJ: Beaumont prison escapee arrested in Nebraska
by khou.com staff HOUSTON -- A Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate who escaped from prison last Wednesday was apprehended Monday night in Omaha, Nebraska, TDCJ officials said. David Puckett, 27, was arrested at about 8:45 pm at the apartment of
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:09P
Reply sought from govt on doctors` strike
He said doctors by observing strike were causing serious problems to citizens who were being denied medical treatment, a fundamental right enshrined by the Constitution of Pakistan. The petitioner prayed that the government be directed to take action
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:08P
Bouncer licensing scheme announced
Serious convictions for violence, drugs or dishonesty was "likely" to lead to disqualification. "This is an important step in cleaning up the industry, improving standards and protecting the safety of the public," Guy said. "Bouncers and door staff
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:06P
Prison escapee captured in Nebraska
The inmate who escaped from prison last Wednesday was apprehended Monday night in Omaha, Nebraska, Texas Department of Criminal Justice officials said. David Puckett, 27, was arrested in Omaha at about 8:45 pm at the apartment of a female friend,
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:06P
Guy: New Regulations To Cover Security Guards And Bouncers
"Licensing will involve a criminal background check on all applicants, and serious convictions for violence, drugs or dishonesty is likely to lead to disqualification. "This is an important step in cleaning up the industry, improving standards and
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:06P
Spanish priest Manel Pousa reportedly paid for abortions, remains in ministry
Father Manel Pousa has paid for abortions, blessed same-sex unions, and promoted the ordination of women, according to Spanish media reports. But Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona has been content to give the errant priest a “warning” rather
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:04P
Wife of Philadelphia abortion doctor appeals for lower bail
Kermit Gosnell, 70, who is held without bail, is represented by Jack McMahon, one of the city's best-known criminal defense attorneys and with whom Maran is an associate. Prosecutors have said they are considering asking for the death penalty if Kermit
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:04P
Parents of disabled boy sue, want school district to allow service dog
McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, NC A disabled boy and his dog are at the heart of a lawsuit claiming a North Carolina school district must allow the 4-year-old to bring his service animal to class. Ayden Silva of Vale has disabilities caused by fetal
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:04P
Accused fast food robber faces court
A Darwin man charged with aggravated robbery for holding up a fast food outlet has faced court. Cricketer Maxamillian Tippett appeared before the Northern Territory Supreme Court this morning. Tippett allegedly breached a suspended
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:01P
Estranged brother of Harrisburg Mayor Linda Thompson pleads no contest to
Township police said Crawford, 62, of Partridge Circle, led 76-year-old Dale Raudabaugh of Longs Gap Road to believe Crawford was a paralegal who could help Raudabaugh file a lawsuit over the man's medical condition. From April 2010 to Crawford's Sept.
Updated: 03/14/2011 11:01P