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Noy can campaign vs Merci — solon
Niel Tupas Jr., chairman of the House Committee on Justice. He issued the statement after House Minority Leader and Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman claimed that the President violated the Constitution because of his very vocal campaign for the ouster of
Updated: 04/24/2011 02:37P
More teeth for DoE urged
Justice Undersecretary Zenaida Monsada said the agency must be given enough teeth to crack down on erring oil companies. Monsada called for a strengthened DoE following the price hike of some oil companies last week which was perceived as
Updated: 04/24/2011 02:37P
Albuquerque police trying to find out why 1-month-old baby died in parent's home
AP ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Police in Albuquerque are trying to determine if the death of a 1-month-old baby was an accident, a natural death or something more ominous. Officer Nelson Sanchez tells KRQE-TV that there was no obvious sign the baby boy had been
Updated: 04/24/2011 02:36P
Workers settle wage claim against Jersey City food distributor for $8500
According to the lawsuit, the two workers -- a 57-year-old Iselin woman and a 36-year-old Jersey City woman -- regularly clocked 50- to 60-hour work weeks during portions of 2007 and 2008. But they were only paid $7.15 per hour (what was then the state
Updated: 04/24/2011 02:36P
Police: Sherman man charged with DUI after hitting hydrant
NEW MILFORD -- A Sherman man was charged with drunken driving after a one-car accident at Housatonic Avenue and Pleasant Street late Saturday night. Peter Kleisner, 48, of Quaker Ridge Road, ran a stop sign and hit a fire hydrant about 11 pm,
Updated: 04/24/2011 02:34P
Hannah and Her Lawsuit
Diane Wiest, from the HBO series "In Treatment" is taking her landlord to court for allegedly illegally charging her market rate on an apartment for which he was receiving tax breaks. 229 West 78th Street, which housed her $7290 per month rental
Updated: 04/24/2011 02:34P
New Islamist-Backed Muslim Political Party Stirs Intra-Muslim Debate
He even opined that the WPI and its 'value-based politics' would be 'a role- model for other political parties in India.' Another supporter claimed that by setting up the WPI, the Jamaat was working for the broader 'Islamic cause' because, he claimed,
Updated: 04/24/2011 02:34P
Idaho miner trapped for nine days presumed dead
SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - A silver miner trapped more than a mile underground since a cave-in nine days ago in northern Idaho is now presumed to have perished in the accident, mining company executives said on Sunday. Word that Hecla Mining Co.
Updated: 04/24/2011 02:33P
Second victim in Somerville crash dies
Six people were in the 2001 Chevy Malibu that crashed on an elevated portion of the highway. Kenneth Belew, 21, of Somerville faces charges of motor vehicle homicide, operating under the influence, speeding, and a marked lane violation.
Updated: 04/24/2011 02:32P
Bangkok Post : Arsenal's title bid in tatters after Bolton defeat
Bolton Wanderers' Israeli midfielder Tamir Cohen (C) celebrates scoring the winning goal by revealing a t-shirt in honour of his late father, former footballer Avi Cohen, who died after a motorbike accident in December, during the English Premier
Updated: 04/24/2011 02:32P
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