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National news in brief, 11/9
BP, Transocean and cement contractor Halliburton filed motions late Monday in federal court seeking to keep certain government oil spill reports out of the civil case. WASHINGTON — A conservative-leaning appeals court panel on Tuesday upheld the
Updated: 11/08/2011 08:55P
High court weighs hearing arguments on health-care law
The legislation, whose passage consumed much of President Obama's first year in office, extends insurance coverage to more than 30 million Americans through various measures including the expansion of Medicaid and a mandate that most Americans buy
Updated: 11/08/2011 08:54P
Trial set for March for man accused of poisoning Auburn trees
(Associated Press / February 16, 2011) Associated Press The man accused of poisoning the historic oak trees at Auburn's Toomer's Corner is set for a March trial in Opelika, Ala. Lee County Circuit Court Judge Jacob A. Walker III has scheduled Harvey A.
Updated: 11/08/2011 08:54P
Prosecutor, in hot seat, says defense lawyer was a suspect
As has been the case throughout each day of the hearing, the 187th state District Court was at times near capacity Tuesday, with curious attorneys filling almost every seat, including the jury box.
Updated: 11/08/2011 08:43P
Pair ordered to stand trial in kidnap, assault case
After hearing testimony from the alleged victim and other witnesses, San Diego Superior Court Judge Laura Halgren determined that a prosecutor presented enough evidence during the preliminary hearing for the defendants to go to trial.
Updated: 11/08/2011 08:42P
Walter Marsh jury retires to consider verdict over the murder of nurse
The jury of eight men and four women were sent out by Justice Derek Price at 12.20pm to begin their deliberations on whether Marsh is guilty or not guilty of the murder of Royal North Shore Hospital nursing unit manager Michelle Beets.
Updated: 11/08/2011 08:41P
Federal court ruling could result in new Texas districts
The problem for the state is the primary occurs in March, meaning there probably is not sufficient time for a trial prior to the filing deadline. When that happens, a different federal district court in San Antonio is likely to impose its own temporary
Updated: 11/08/2011 08:40P
Craig Anthony Ellis faces trial over offences against baby
Craig Anthony Ellis, 32, appeared in the Brisbane District Court today to discuss whether Legal Aid would fund one of his three proposed future trials - one of which involves alleged crimes against a baby. The court was told Ellis had been granted
Updated: 11/08/2011 08:38P
Court refuses to OK Texas redistricting plan
The judges said they would need a full trial to decide whether the Texas plan violates the Voting Rights Act. But by refusing the state's request for quick approval, the judges put the redistricting plan in the hands of a court in San Antonio to draw
Updated: 11/08/2011 08:37P
Jury begins deliberation in Michelle Beets murder trial
The jury of seven men and five women will now decide whether or not Walter Ciaran Marsh, 51, is guilty of murdering Ms Beets. Justice Price was due to give his final directions to the jury on Monday but he adjourned the trial to Tuesday because of a
Updated: 11/08/2011 08:36P
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