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Decision maps lay of the landfill
Nineteen years ago, Chief Justice William Rehnquist issued a vigorous dissent in a Supreme Court case with roots in Fort Gratiot. "The Court today penalizes the State of Michigan for what to all appearances are its good faith efforts,
Updated: 04/24/2011 08:57A
Op-ed by the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association on the significance of
His performance in the Boston Massacre trial was a model of criminal defense and an example of proper adherence to the rule of law in the face of challenging circumstances. Despite his clients' undeniable culpability, John Adams fought rigidly for the
Updated: 04/24/2011 08:56A
RICKY THOMASON: Arizona showing Alabama how to cut revenue
Arizona has lost tourism dollars over the immigration law. It appears Alabama wants to suffer with them. When there's passage of a proposed immigration bill modeled after Arizona's, I wonder how long before we copy their other knee-jerk laws.
Updated: 04/24/2011 08:56A
Kubica out of hospital
The incident left him with a partially severed right hand and multiple fractures, but he is now fit enough to return home to Monaco, where he plans to rest. After a spell at home, the Renault driver will head back to Italy to begin rehabilitation under
Updated: 04/24/2011 08:54A
Bringing Social Justice to the Education System
This is an official Department of Social Justice in Education training video. In the best tradition of liberalism, we see principles of social justice brought to the classroom. A new program will make all grades fair by
Updated: 04/24/2011 08:53A
Mortgage fraud, prescription drugs, boiler room: Your weekly ScamWatch
Prescription drug extortion –- The Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers about criminals who pose as FDA special agents in an extortion scam. The criminals call victims and tell them they are under investigation by the FDA or another
Updated: 04/24/2011 08:53A
Two teenagers killed, four injured in horror bus crash in Germany
The accident occurred near the northern city of Salzgitter. Rescuers needed heavy equipment to handle the totally-wrecked vehicle and extract the victims. A youth, 17, and a young woman, 18, were dead on the scene. Four other youths ranging between 14
Updated: 04/24/2011 08:51A
Southwest Arts Center Presents: An Evening with Award Winning South African
Sithole is a producer/director making films about women and children in Africa with a focus on justice, human rights, and poverty. Her powerful imagery and storytelling captures the life and voice of Zimbabwe's Forgotten Children, making this a film
Updated: 04/24/2011 08:50A
3 Nato Troops, Tribal Elder Killed In Afghanistan
A statement from the security alliance Sunday said two ISAF troops were killed in a bomb blast in southern Afghanistan and the third soldier died in a helicopter crash in Alasay district of eastern Kapisa province. It further said the incidents
Updated: 04/24/2011 08:49A
Fatalities put a new focus on bus safety
PHILADELPHIA -- The death of a 21-year-old Montgomery County, Pa., student in a bus crash on the New Jersey Turnpike last month helped put bus safety in a bright Washington spotlight, with Senate subcommittee hearings and calls for new
Updated: 04/24/2011 08:47A