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Branstad vetoes payment to public defenders - 11 Hours Ago
File photo of Chief Justice Mark Cady (left) swearing in Iowa Governor, Terry Branstad. Branstad's wife, Chris, is holding the Bible. Steve Woodhouse Citing a need to return to fiscal responsibility and end the bad budget practices of the past, Gov.
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:08A
2-vehicle crash on bypass injures 3
Three people were taken to Reading Hospital after a two-vehicle crash that backed up eastbound traffic on the West Shore Bypass during Tuesday afternoon's rush hour, city police said. Linda Warbington, 23, Birdsboro, and Jene Quaintance, 42,
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:07A
FIRST ON 6: Boating Accident Kills One at Lake Thurmond
WJBF's Brett Buffington reports from McDuffie County on a boating accident that claimed the life of one man... (more) By Brett Buffington A Tuesday afternoon boating accident on Lake Thurmond has killed one man. A boat capsized around 5:00 pm on the
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:07A
Local/State Dispatches for April 13, 2011
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Tuesday reinstated a lawsuit brought by Dwayne and Debbie Bonney against Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. The Bonneys went to the hospital in 2007 after being assaulted at their South Paris home.
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:07A
DNA tests under way to confirm pilot's ID
Sources indicate the person killed in Sunday's plane crash was a 71-year-old North Yarmouth man, but the post-accident fire makes testing necessary. By David Hench dhench@mainetoday.com The state Medical Examiner's Office must use DNA analysis to
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:07A
Ditch the Workout, Join the Party
Sometimes an accident can spark something great. In the case of Alberto "Beto" Perez, founder of Zumba Fitness, an accident has turned into a worldwide phenomenon that has transformed 21st century fitness. One day in the mid-1990s, Beto,
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:06A
Wernersville man held for court in fatal crash
The Berks County coroner's office said Sanon died of head and chest injuries and ruled the death an accident. Rohrbacher was treated in Reading Hospital for minor injuries. Rohrbacher told police at the hospital after the crash that he was driving 65
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:06A
2nd federal judge recuses self from NAACP redistricting suit
JACKSON -- US District Judge Carlton Reeves has stepped down from hearing a redistricting lawsuit filed by the Mississippi NAACP because he had joined the organization years ago as a lifetime member. The state NAACP chapter filed
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:06A
Living in Gangland - Part 3
That's according to the US Department of Justice. Some of them are women, but many more are mothers, sisters and girlfriends of gang members. They may not actively choose the gang life, but its perils affect them nonetheless.
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:06A
Followup: No citation decision yet in Junction nail-shop crash
A responding officer completed an accident report that has been forwarded to collision investigators for any additional follow-up and consideration of charges or citations.” Be aware, that can take months – we have followed up on other notable
Updated: 04/13/2011 12:05A