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Rainy roads: Traffic flowing smoothly on highways, parkways; Tappan Zee at 45 mph
An accident was being reported on northbound Interstate 87 south of Exit 14 as of 6:30 am, but it was not reported to be blocking any lanes. No other significant problems were being reported on the highways and parkways in Westchester,
Updated: 04/13/2011 06:40A
Role in coroner suit debated
CHARLES TOWNSHIP – Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon said Tuesday that his office is reviewing its role in the recent civil lawsuit filed against coroner Charles West. At issue is whether it would be a conflict of interest for the state's
Updated: 04/13/2011 06:40A
Mom Who Lashed Out At Judge Testifies
A state Senate panel has approved a package of juvenile justice measures after hearing emotional testimony from a mother whose son committed suicide after he was jailed as a teenager. Sandy Fonzo of Wilkes-Barre appeared Tuesday before the Judiciary
Updated: 04/13/2011 06:39A
Firefighting? I'll be back
“I have been a Liverpool fan all my life and regularly went to home games.” says Ian. “But this was my first time to an away league game. “We watched the match, which was pretty uneventful which finished 0-0, and then made our way back home on the
Updated: 04/13/2011 06:39A
Bob Mott: Yes, we need federal probe of vote for high court
Her background and the unbelievable coincidence that the number of votes found put the margin of victory for Justice David Prosser outside the number needed to have a state-financed recount seem too great a coincidence. It seems that the turmoil
Updated: 04/13/2011 06:38A
How Can Auto Loan Borrowers Get a Bad Credit Auto Loan?
If you have a bad credit score, you can apply for a bad credit auto loan. Your FICO score is used by most banks and credit unions, about 90% to be exact. The FICO score is a credit score that is a compilation of your loans, credit cards, bank accounts
Updated: 04/13/2011 06:38A
Mac Patel, Mau found guilty
Justice Daniel Goundar concurred with the verdict of the assessors and convicted Mau while he overturned the not guilty verdict for Patel to guilty. Patel is also owner of the Fiji Times Group. Justice Goundar said, "I adjourned overnight to consider
Updated: 04/13/2011 06:38A
Mac Patel, Mau found guilty
Justice Daniel Goundar concurred with the verdict of the assessors and convicted Mau while he overturned the not guilty verdict for Patel to guilty. Patel is also owner of the Fiji Times Group. Justice Goundar said, "I adjourned overnight to consider
Updated: 04/13/2011 06:38A
Shipping conglomerate pleads guilty to pollution, obstruction of justice charges
AP NEW ORLEANS — Federal prosecutors say a shipping conglomerate has pleaded guilty to pollution and obstruction of justice charges. Four companies that operated the Americana, a cargo vessel, pleaded guilty Tuesday before US District Judge Carl J.
Updated: 04/13/2011 06:38A
YOUR VIEW: Package of lawsuit reform bills aids Alabama's economy
It prevents tricky lawyers from shopping for jurisdictions notorious for high-dollar awards. Another deals with the interest on court awards. Under current law, awards immediately begin to draw a scandalous 12 percent interest.
Updated: 04/13/2011 06:38A