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Dish Network Negotiates Revised Offer for Bankrupt DBSD
DBSD, which is reorganizing in bankruptcy, will seek court approval today for the Dish investment, valued at $1.5 billion, Reston, Virginia-based DBSD said in a filing today with the US Bankruptcy Court in New York. The Dish investment provides the
Updated: 03/15/2011 11:46A
Wheat, Corn, Soybeans Tumble as Japan Disaster Reduces Demand
Equities in Japan had the biggest two-day drop since the 1987 crash as the risk of radiation leaks north of Tokyo escalated. US Treasuries surged. Japan is the world's leading buyer of corn, the third-largest importer of soybeans and the fifth-biggest
Updated: 03/15/2011 11:46A
Massey Security Chief Pleads Not Guilty to Obstruction
West Virginia coal mine where an explosion killed 29 workers last year pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he obstructed justice and made false statements to US agents. Hughie Eugene Stover, of Richmond, Virginia-based Massey's Performance Coal
Updated: 03/15/2011 11:46A
Committee Advances Open Carry Gun Bill
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Monday voted 3-2 along party lines to approve the bill (SB 234). Sen. Greg Evers is sponsoring the bill. The Baker Republican said his purpose was to prevent charges against people with concealed weapon permits
Updated: 03/15/2011 11:45A
Open carry bill advanced by committee
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Monday voted 3-2 along party lines to approve the bill (SB 234). Sen. Greg Evers is sponsoring the bill. The Baker Republican said his purpose was to prevent charges against people with concealed weapon permits
Updated: 03/15/2011 11:45A
Date set for Cumbrian mine owner's funeral
The funeral of Mr Weir, who died in a helicopter crash last week, is due to take place on Monday at St. John's Church, Keswick. Guests are encouraged to wear something orange in tribute to Mr Weir's personality. A wake will follow the service at the
Updated: 03/15/2011 11:45A
Fla. Senate committee advances gun open carry bill
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee on Monday voted 3-2 along party lines to approve the bill (SB 234). Sen. Greg Evers is sponsoring the bill. The Baker Republican said his purpose was to prevent charges against people with concealed weapon permits
Updated: 03/15/2011 11:45A
Winston Strawn LLP > Gov. Thompson Serves as Co-Chair of the CLEAR Commission
Thompson, is composed of legislators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement representatives and other experts in the criminal justice system. Senate Bill 1310, the product of the CLEAR Commission, rewrites Criminal Code articles
Updated: 03/15/2011 11:45A
Winston Strawn LLP > Gov. Thompson Serves as Co-Chair of the CLEAR Commission
Thompson, is composed of legislators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, law enforcement representatives and other experts in the criminal justice system. Senate Bill 1310, the product of the CLEAR Commission, rewrites Criminal Code articles
Updated: 03/15/2011 11:45A
Days from retirement, Duluth officer hurt in crash
AP Police say a Duluth officer, just days away from retirement, is hospitalized after his squad car was hit by a repeat drunken driver. Authorities say 50-year-old Sgt. Don Boso was driving an unmarked squad when he was hit by a 25-year-old Bemidji man
Updated: 03/15/2011 11:45A
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