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NFL players try to pick up legal system on fly
As the NFL labor fight moves from the mediation room to the court room, players are trying to learn the ins and outs of filing a lawsuit and the legal labyrinth that follows. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vikings linebacker Ben Leber is fluent in zone dog blitzes
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:19A
Get an investor and obtain a visa to US
The StartUp Visa Act of 2011 would amend immigration law to give immigrant entrepreneurs three new options for entry or retention of residency. Under option one, immigrant entrepreneurs living outside the US would be eligible to apply for a StartUp
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:18A
Business Briefs 03/16/11
NEW YORK - A judge Tuesday granted bookstore Borders chain a 90-day extension to determine how many additional stores it will close as it reorganizes under bankruptcy protection. Borders said in February, when it filed for Chapter 11 reorganization,
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:17A
Offender levy income exceeds expectations
Justice Minister Simon Power says his ministry's estimate that it would bring in $2 million in its first year was based on the assumption that 42% of offenders would pay the levy. In fact, he says, 55% have paid so far.
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:17A
Oakland, 49ers fan settle suit over broken arm
The city of Oakland agreed Tuesday to pay $412500 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a San Francisco 49ers fan who said an Oakland police officer broke his arm during an Oakland Raiders game. Raymond Castillo, 27, of Newark said he was
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:17A
Police officer talks about night of fatal accident
The officer in charge of the Queanbeyan Police station on the night of a fatal car crash in Canberra's south a year ago has given evidence at a coronial inquest into the accident. Justin Williams, was behind the wheel of a stolen car when
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:17A
New 'Super 8' Trailer Debuts
The friends spend their free time making films. During one of their shoots, they witness a catastrophic train crash. It soon becomes apparent that the crash was no accident and inexplicable events begin to happen…
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:16A
Rattlers trying to get the word out they're back
Since moving in as managing partner of the Rattlers this year, Mike Galloway has been surprised at how many people didn't know the team was back after 2009 when the Arena Football League disbanded and filed for bankruptcy. The Rattlers quietly returned
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:16A
No violation of law in prayers
Per Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, "The "establishment of religion clause of the First Amendment means at least this: Neither a state nor the federal government can set up a church. Neither can pass laws which aid one religion, aid all religions,
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:16A
WAFB Channel 9, Baton Rouge, LA |Jury: Guilty verdict in ex-Bear's girlfriend
Gayle's attorney denied the assertion. Reuter was seven months pregnant with the child of Gayle, a former Pro-Bowler and member of the Bears' 1985 Super Bowl-winning team. Gayle and members of Reuter's family were in attendance when the verdict was
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:15A
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