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Cause of death released for boxer Anthony Jones
The coroner's report states that Anthony Jones' death was an accident; he sustained a skull fracture that resulted in a concussion and hypertension, which combined with dehydration and an enlarged heart, led to decreased blood flow to the kidneys.
Updated: 03/16/2011 10:31P
BROTHERS PLEAD GUILTY TO FELONIES IN CONNECTION WITH KANSAS DEER HUNTING AND
James Bobby Butler Jr., 42, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act, one substantive Lacey Act count and one count of obstruction of justice. His brother, Marlin Jackson Butler, 36, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy
Updated: 03/16/2011 10:30P
Couple jailed over cocaine bust
Acting Justice Julie Dick accepted the couple acted as couriers in desperation to clear their debts after the family business in Nigeria was burnt out and the land resumed. Justice Dick accepted the couple were small players in the drug importation
Updated: 03/16/2011 10:29P
Bus disaster investigation continues; names of most victims still withheld
NEW YORK - State Police along with the New York City Police Department and the New York City Office of the Medical Examiner have identified previously unidentified victims of Saturday's fatal bus crash on Interstate 95. Names are being witheld pending
Updated: 03/16/2011 10:29P
Milbank: In the states, it's an odd brew
gained national attention, as have various states' efforts to imitate Arizona's immigration crackdown. Arizona, meanwhile, moved on to an attempt to assert its authority to nullify federal law; the last time that was tried, we had the Civil War.
Updated: 03/16/2011 10:29P
The Lincoln Lawyer Review
The star-studded drama, directed by Brad Furman and based on the Michael Connelly novel of the same name, centers on slick criminal defense attorney Mick Haller (McCoanughey) who is hired to defend a Beverly Hills playboy, Louis Roulet (Ryan Phillippe)
Updated: 03/16/2011 10:29P
Vigil Held for 4 Teens Killed in 2009 Crash
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) - June Fulton should have been planning her son Jordan Michilak's Lakeshore High School graduation for this spring, but instead she held a candle with more than 100 Wednesday in memory of her 16-year-old son and
Updated: 03/16/2011 10:28P
School order upheld
“While this case has religious overtones, it is not about religion. While it involves home schooling, it is not about the merits of home versus public schooling. This case is only about resolving a dispute between two parents, with equal constitutional
Updated: 03/16/2011 10:28P
School order upheld
“While this case has religious overtones, it is not about religion. While it involves home schooling, it is not about the merits of home versus public schooling. This case is only about resolving a dispute between two parents, with equal constitutional
Updated: 03/16/2011 10:28P
Court hears arguments in Ouedraogo's trial
“There is no other way to depict where these cell phones are without a map. If one juror benefits, I say it's worth it.” The defense objected from page 20 to 84 of the PowerPoint presentation. “One of my problems with this is that they are using a
Updated: 03/16/2011 10:28P