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Maryland nixes same-sex marriage measure
The measure had earlier made it through the state Senate, and the Catholic governor promised he would sign it into law if it reached his desk. The Arizona Senate voted down five immigration bills that proponents argued would crack down on illegal
Updated: 04/12/2011 01:35P
Clashes in Abidjan as I.Coast's Ouattara urges peace
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday faced the challenge of healing a divided nation, vowing justice, reconciliation and security after his forces captured rival Laurent Gbagbo. Former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo (L),
Updated: 04/12/2011 01:34P
Sinkhole Swallows, Kills Well Driller in Trenton, FL
Smith was found under about five feet of dirt in the sinkhole. Smith Well Drilling in O'Brien reportedly employed him. “It looks like he already had some well pipe in the ground when the sinkhole opened up beneath him and he fell in,” Sheriff's
Updated: 04/12/2011 01:34P
Silence on abuse may mean 10 years' jail
Justice Minister Simon Power yesterday introduced changes aimed at protecting children from abuse and neglect, including a new offence making people who are close to a family liable if they do not report abuse to the authorities.
Updated: 04/12/2011 01:34P
'Stolen' BMW test drive arrests
South Wales Police said the woman had been held along with a 29-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to steal, wasting police time and perverting the course of justice. Detectives said they were working on the basis the incident did not happen.
Updated: 04/12/2011 01:33P
It's all in the timing for judges
Seeking to test the idea that justice depends on "what the judge ate for breakfast", researchers studied 1112 rulings by Israeli judges who were presiding over boards deciding whether to grant parole to prisoners. "We find that the likelihood of a
Updated: 04/12/2011 01:33P
Health groups back higher Alabama cigarette tax
Legislation to raise Alabama's cigarette tax by $1 per pack is drawing support from state Health Officer Don Williamson, Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb and several health organizations. The legislation sponsored by Democratic Rep.
Updated: 04/12/2011 01:33P
66 police officers added to fight crime
“This investment in policing provides communities with more resources to ensure those who commit crimes are brought to justice. More police on the streets will deter criminals and protect Manitoba families.” “The addition of 27 officers to RCMP
Updated: 04/12/2011 01:33P
It took all of four quarters, and it was far from easy, but the Great Falls
"These DUI laws are not doing our small businesses in our state any good at all. They are destroying them. They are destroying a way of life that has been in Montana for years and years. These taverns and bars in these smaller communities connect
Updated: 04/12/2011 01:33P
New York Man Who Says He Owns Half of Facebook Files New E-mail Evidence
Paul Ceglia may have done the unthinkable: made you feel really, really bad for Mark Zuckerberg. Less than a day after a judge dismissed the Winklevii's settlement lawsuit — and less than half a day after the twins' lawyer said they'll file for a
Updated: 04/12/2011 01:33P
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