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Nurse Found Guilty of Encouraging Suicide in Online Chats
William Melchert-Dinkel will appeal the verdict, issued in a bench trial, according to his lawyer, Terry Watkins. The Associated Press, the Coventry Telegraph and Minnesota Public Radio have the story. Watkins said appeals courts will have to decide
Updated: 03/16/2011 08:53A
Lawyer tells Conn. Supreme Court that ex-Bridgeport mayor's corruption stifled
The antitrust allegations are separate from similar claims, including fraudulent representation, involving Steel Point in another lawsuit in which Conroy was awarded $1.4 million from Ganim and others in 2008. But Conroy's antitrust claims were
Updated: 03/16/2011 08:52A
Belfast man to serve 10 years on federal drug charge
Perito reportedly sold cocaine supplied by his alleged co-conspirators, who obtained the drugs from a source located in the Bronx. The court found that Perito alone distributed 71 grams of cocaine. The release noted because Perito has two prior
Updated: 03/16/2011 08:52A
Mich. passes 'financial martial law' bill
“For years we have allowed cities and schools to be on the verge of bankruptcy without any intervention,” he told Reuters. “When the state finally does arrive, in many cases we find the financial records in disarray and leave emergency managers with
Updated: 03/16/2011 08:52A
UBS under the scanner of US regulators again
In an announcement made yesterday, UBS said it has received subpoenas from the US Department of Justice (DoJ), the Securities and Exchanges Council (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The subpoenas relate to the submissions the bank made to
Updated: 03/16/2011 08:52A
Sudan: Tribal Conflicts Cause Political, Social And Economic Loss
Tribal conflicts have weathered South Sudan's history for many years and a complex tribal justice system has arisen as a result. Although today illiteracy eradication and development projects have played an important role in reducing tribal disputes,
Updated: 03/16/2011 08:51A
Lawsuit against Alabama Power dismissed
AP BIRMINGHAM — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Alabama Power Co. that claimed the company should have undergone reviews and improved air pollution controls before making changes to several coal-fired power plants. The lawsuit was filed
Updated: 03/16/2011 08:51A
David Beckham and Lionel Messi join Katy Perry in new Adidas advert
The advert also includes footage of an American football side preparing for a game, accompanied by dancing cheerleaders. Fashion show catwalk scenes are also cut between clips of US pop singer Katy Perry, while basketball star Derrick Rose is
Updated: 03/16/2011 08:50A
Utah Immigration Law Signed By Governor Gary Herbert
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Utah's governor on Tuesday signed a package of immigration laws including one that would allow a police crackdown on illegal immigrants similar to Arizona's attempt last year. The laws, approved by Utah's
Updated: 03/16/2011 08:50A
Just one little word, but he can't say it
For $227.07 and one word -- guilty -- Khan, a married father of two who spent his first decade in the US washing dishes and saving money, could free himself from the vortex of the New York's criminal justice system. He could stop reporting to City
Updated: 03/16/2011 08:48A
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