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Memorial business sued over Alief robberies
Venus Sales, doing business as Cigarette Store, filed a lawsuit on March 15 in the Harris County District Court against Monitronics International Inc. and Nat Alarm Inc., of Memorial, alleging violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act,
Updated: 03/16/2011 04:51P
TARP watchdog fears bailouts have ingrained 'too big to fail' mantra
The watchdog for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) issued its final verdict on the bailouts Wednesday in a mixed report that credited the program with stabilizing the economy but warned that a "too big
Updated: 03/16/2011 04:49P
Man Admits to Transporting Minor For Sex During His Trial
(Springfield, MO) -- An Ava, Missouri man pleaded guilty Wednesday to transporting a minor across state lines for illicit sex on what would have been the second day of his jury trial in federal court. US Attorney Beth Phillips says Shane Jay Fleetwood,
Updated: 03/16/2011 04:47P
New Era as Statler Sale Closed Today
The Statler fell into bankruptcy two years ago after failed a purchase and development bid from Bashar Issa in 2009. An auction was held in the summer of 2009, but the high bidder never closed on the deal. The building was mothballed in January of 2010
Updated: 03/16/2011 04:46P
Challenging WV County Commissioner's Residency
Committee Chairwoman Diane Parker says the circuit court lawsuit seeks to have Tony J. Veltri disqualified and former candidate Mike Withers seated on behalf of the Tygart Magisterial District. Veltri declined comment Wednesday, saying he hasn't been
Updated: 03/16/2011 04:46P
What Would You Ask California Air Resources Board Chair Mary Nichols?
She's charged with implementation of the state's 2006 Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), which has survived well-funded attacks from industry and is now fending off a lawsuit from environmentalists. She's also partially responsible for enforcing
Updated: 03/16/2011 04:46P
Wisconsin Prosecutor Files Lawsuit Challenging Collective Bargaining Law
(AP) -- A Wisconsin prosecutor has filed a lawsuit accusing Republicans of violating the open meetings law when they made changes to Gov. Scott Walker's plan to restrict public sector collective bargaining. Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne
Updated: 03/16/2011 04:45P
Athens Man Convicted in Shaking Death of Baby Will Get a New Trial
The Athens man sentenced to 20 years behind bars for killing his 4-month old daughter by shaking her will get a new trial. An appeals court upheld a Marathon County judge's decision to retry the case of 29-year-old Quentin Louis.
Updated: 03/16/2011 04:45P
Iraq war veteran suing over 'The Hurt Locker' tells court the film damaged his
Sarver wrote that the Oscar-winning film relies heavily on his experiences and background and that despite claims from the filmmakers, the screenwriter did base several of the film's scenes on his experiences. Those include firing a handgun at
Updated: 03/16/2011 04:45P
Potential effects of DOMA decision on binational couples
And meanwhile it seems that they're going to exercise prosecutorial discretion to ameliorate the impact of the law." Asked about the impact of other immigration issues on LGBT immigrants in binational relationships, Berndt pointed to the need for the
Updated: 03/16/2011 04:45P
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