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3Rd Suit Filed Against US Archdiocese Heads
By AP Writer | (AP) PHILADELPHIA (AP) A third man has filed a civil lawsuit that says officials from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia covered up sexual assault allegations against a priest who molested him in the late 1960s. The lawsuit filed Wednesday
Updated: 03/16/2011 02:44P
Godhra: Death Confirmation Proceedings Begin in HC
A division bench of justices RR Tripathi and PP Bhatt asked the trial court to prepare the case books of all the 11 people who have been sentenced to death, and posted next hearing for April 6. Special Public Prosecutor JM Panchal said preparation of
Updated: 03/16/2011 02:44P
K'taka: HC Notice to Govt, BSY, Co-Op Dept Authorities
Justice Abdul Nazeer ordered notices to the respondents after hearing the petitions filed by two persons. The judge then adjourned further hearing of petitions to tomorrow when government sought time to file its objections. Earlier when the petitions
Updated: 03/16/2011 02:43P
Plane Crash at Long Beach Airport Kills At Least Two
A twin-engined private plane crashed and burst into flames while taking off from Long Beach International Airport in California Wednesday morning, killing at least two people according to reports. Wreckage of crashed King Air at Long Beach
Updated: 03/16/2011 02:43P
Tories finally release cost of crime agenda
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said the thick stacks of documents put the cost of anti-crime legislation at $631 million - on top of $2.1 billion already announced for expanded prisons. The move follows last week's unprecedented double rebuke of the
Updated: 03/16/2011 02:43P
I-75 lane remains closed after semi accident
MIDDLETOWN — The right lane of northbound Interstate 75 near the Ohio 122 interchange remains closed as crews work to clean up an accident involving an semitrailer this morning.
Updated: 03/16/2011 02:43P
Chili's Needle In Food Prompts Lawsuit
A family has filed a lawsuit against Chili's after finding a needle in their food, CBS News reports. 23-year-old Ashley Phillips pulled a needle from her mouth while dining at the Chili's in Farmington last July.
Updated: 03/16/2011 02:43P
Former cop linked to torture begins prison term
Jon Burge, the commander of the infamous "Midnight Crew" in the 1970s and 1980s, was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in January after being convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice. His attorney, Richard Beuke, says Burge reported to the prison
Updated: 03/16/2011 02:43P
LINCOLN NATL : Lincoln Financial Appoints Mitchell S. Avnet as Head of
In his new role as Head of Business Law and Compliance, Feeley oversees and coordinates the legal aspects of major strategic issues/initiatives across the lines of business and is a key member of the Lincoln legal team.
Updated: 03/16/2011 02:43P
Adam Sandler Dead? No, He's Still Not Dead- Another Hoax
According to some site called Mediafetcher, Adam Sandler died in a snowboarding accident... sound familiar? This is the third Adam Sandler death hoax. Adam Sandler didn't die at the same ski resort where Jim Carey didn't die: Zermatt in Switzerland.
Updated: 03/16/2011 02:43P