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Government oversight panel issues mixed final verdict on bailouts
By AP Associated Press file"The good news is that America did not suffer another depression," said panel Chairman Ted Kaufman, pictured here in 2009. WASHINGTON -- The government's bailout of banks, auto makers and insurers helped prevent a more severe
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:47P
Artists in court for criminal nuisance
The cast, which spent two nights in cells at Cashel Valley Police Station after the arrest, is being charged under the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. According to filed papers, the group allegedly intentionally and unlawfully made noise
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:46P
Weekly Soccer Forecast with Pascal O'Reilly
Trim Celtic v Cavan Town: Home advantage might just be enough to sway this quarter-final in Trim Celtic's favour. Verdict - Trim Celtic. Torro Utd v Carrick Rovers: Torro have only two league wins so far this season, Carrick have title hopes so this
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:46P
Toyota unintended acceleration lawsuit evidence dispute
Lawyers representing both Toyota Motor Corporation and the huge group of individuals suing the automaker for claims relating to “unintended acceleration” have reportedly almost come to terms on to the plaintiffs accessing Toyota's electronic coding
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:45P
Nepal delays verdict on ex-crown prince
KATHMANDU — A court in Nepal on Wednesday delayed its verdict on the former crown prince charged with disturbing the peace after allegedly firing his gun during a drunken argument. Paras Shah, 39, who was absent from the hearing in the southern town of
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:45P
Rep Issa subpoenas Madoff trustee on ex-SEC lawyer
William P. Becker et al US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, No. 10-04620. For Picard: Geraldine Ponto and Marc Hirschfield of Baker & Hostetler. For the Becker family: Pro se. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch of Reuters;
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:44P
One of Mets Team Owners' Foundation a Target of Madoff Trustee
Irving Picard, the bankruptcy trustee seeking to recover billions for victims of Bernard Madoff's investment scam, is seeking money from the foundation operated by the principal owner of the New York Mets baseball team, Fred Wilpon, and his family,
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:43P
Donor's Son Sues Dallas Museum
The Dallas Museum of Art and the former president of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center are among those sued by a museum donor's son, who is seeking the return of an art collection valued at $400-million that came from his mother's
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:43P
West Melbourne officer honored for DUI arrests
An organization aimed at keeping drunk drivers off the roadways honored a West Melbourne police officer for his role in enforcing the state's DUI laws. Officer Sean Cronin, 28, was honored Monday by Mothers Against Drunk Driving during the 11th annual
Updated: 03/16/2011 12:40P
Death On The High Seas Act Preempted State Law Claims Arising From Helicopter
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Updated: 03/16/2011 12:40P