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Two Newton teens die in accident
by Radio Iowa Contributor on March 17, 2011 Two brothers from Newton died in an early morning roll-over accident just southwest of Newton. Jasper County Sheriff, Mike Balmer says they were called around 4:45 to the accident about two miles west of the
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:05P
Xpress Reviews—First Look at New Books, March 18, 2011
Verdict Sweet, tender, and overflowing with small-town flavor, Stewart's latest reconnects an ice cream maker and a microbrewer and adds another delicious layer to life in this small bayside town, which readers are sure to want to revisit.
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:05P
Verizon Disconnects On Niagara Project
Maziarz claims that a potential delay in a lawsuit brought on by a woman who owns property near the proposed project, was likely the reason the project was disconnected. I'm saddened that the next generation will look back and say “if only” Verizon had
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:04P
All-time best lawyer movies are no joke
I was reminded of lawyer jokes the other day when I caught an early screening of Matthew McConaughey's new movie, “The Lincoln Lawyer.” He plays a slick criminal defense attorney who works out of the back of a Lincoln Continental.
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:04P
Missing doctors: High court summons Middle East director-general
Chief Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi heard the petition filed by Ajmal Waheed, their father. The two men went missing in April 2010 from Dubai. When the petition came up for hearing on Thursday, the court found out that the
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:04P
SC mends trial court's blunder, gives ED Hasan's 4-day remand
The SC also slammed the Pune trial court for granting bail to Ali. Meanwhile, Hasan Ali Khan surrendered before the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday night. “I respect the Supreme Court's order” said Ali while entering the premises of the ED in south
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:03P
Virginia man awarded $25 million in lawsuit against Exxon for exposure to
(AP) — A Newport News jury has awarded a former shipyard employee $25 million in his lawsuit against Exxon for asbestos-related medical problems. The verdict was one of the largest jury verdicts ever handed down in Virginia.
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:02P
Virginia man awarded $25 million in lawsuit against Exxon for exposure to
(AP) — A Newport News jury has awarded a former shipyard employee $25 million in his lawsuit against Exxon for asbestos-related medical problems. The verdict was one of the largest jury verdicts ever handed down in Virginia.
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:02P
PETA seeks federal documents on NC bear exhibits
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals filed the lawsuit Thursday in Washington. The group says the Bureau of Indian Affairs didn't do a complete search for records of lease agreements for the bear exhibitors. PETA says the exhibits are in
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:02P
Minn. lawmaker on probation for DWI pulled over, may be in violation of court
Buesgens referred questions to his lawyer. Attorney Ron Rosenbaum says Buesgens accepts responsibility for the incident and reported the drinking to his probation officer. The Shakopee Valley News first reported the traffic stop.
Updated: 03/17/2011 03:00P