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Share markets slide in response to Japan disaster
Japanese equity markets have experienced their worst fall since the global share market crash of October 1987 in the wake of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that struck last Friday. On Tuesday, Tokyo's Nikkei index plunged
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:22A
1 charged in massive crash of semi, car on I-75; teen in critical condition
All lanes on I-75 and Ohio 122 were reopened just before 7 pm, about eight hours after the crash. Warner, who refused treatment at the scene, was booked into the Middletown City Jail and released Tuesday. He will be arraigned this morning in city
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:22A
Houston drug boss convicted of ordering hit
Zamora showed no emotion as the verdict was announced in State District Judge Susan Brown's court. Zamora, 40 is already serving 27 years without the possibility of parole on a drug conviction. Federal agents said he was dealing cocaine while free on
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:21A
New York bus driver's trail before fatal crash probed
The bus driver, Ophadell Williams, was ticketed in 1995 for speeding and twice for driving without a license, giving police the alias Erik Williams, two state officials familiar with the accident probe told The Associated Press on Monday.
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:21A
Fargo man hurt in head-on crash
It's unknown which vehicle crossed the centerline, Grabow said, noting that the crash was still under investigation. Road conditions on the two-lane, 55-mph paved highway were clear and dry with good visibility, he said. No fertilizer leaked from the
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:21A
Brody G. Freking
SERGEANT BLUFF -- Brody Grant Freking, 14, of Grimes, Iowa, formerly of Sergeant Bluff, died Saturday, March 12, 2011, from injuries suffered in a motocross accident in Sedalia, Mo. Services will be 3 pm Thursday at Sunnybrook Community Church,
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:21A
Driver charged in crash near Grand Forks that killed two children
Nelson's attorney, Alex Reichert of Grand Forks, declined to comment on the specifics of the case because he has not received the prosecution's evidence, but he acknowledged the seriousness of the crash and the charges. “This is a horrible accident.
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:21A
Thembela now wants bail
Simelane argues that the trial court misdirected itself in law and acted unreasonably in applying Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act sparingly by giving him three months to pay E686 377.80 when the court had a discretion to give him
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:20A
Law enforcement looking for seat belt violators
Troopers investigate a fatal crash on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard in 2006. The teen driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, died. A teen passenger, who was wearing a seat belt, survived. By Dale White Throughout Florida, from now until March 31,
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:20A
Change wording of proposed law
This could be performed by a Justice of the Peace and allow the parties to have the same financial benefits as married couples. This is essentially what the discussion is all about. Simply delete "marriage" and insert "union." No problem.
Updated: 03/16/2011 01:20A