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'Media leak' sacking Pc to appeal Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:03PMA Pc based in Norfolk, sacked after it was alleged he passed information to a local newspaper, is to appeal against his dismissal.
UK's 'longest miscarriage of justice' heads back to appeal court Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:56AMJohn Heibner spent 25 years behind bars for 1976 London murder amid 'extraordinarily murky period of justice', says lawyer The case of a man convicted of a murder in London nearly 35 years ago is to be sent back to the court of appeal. Campaigners claim that the case is one of Britain's longest-running miscarriages of justice. John Heibner, then 30, was jailed for life in 1976 for the contract ...
Skillet Unveils New US Headline Tour; Grammy-Nominated Rock Band to Embark on the "Awake & Alive Tour," Beginning ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:56AMNEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - March 9, 2010) - Atlantic recording group Skillet has announced details of their upcoming headline tour. The "Awake & Alive Tour" begins April 15th at Scranton, Pennsylvania's Scranton Cultural Center and then continues through late May (see itinerary below). Joining the Grammy-nominated rock outfit on the trek will be RED, a Nashville based group whose most recent ...
Skillet Unveils New US Headline Tour; Grammy-Nominated Rock Band to Embark on the "Awake & Alive Tour," Beginning ... Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:41AMNEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - Atlantic recording group Skillet has announced details of their upcoming headline tour. The "Awake & Alive Tour" begins April 15th at Scranton, Pennsylvania's Scranton Cultural Center and then continues through late May (see itinerary below). Joining the Grammy-nominated rock outfit on the trek will be RED, a Nashville based group whose most recent effort ...
Bizarre crimes from Charlotte police files Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:39AMBy Ryan Pitkin Piss Drunk: A police officer arrested a man in the NoDa area after he couldn't hold it in any longer. The officer came across a woman and her two friends at an intersection and escorted them to their vehicle. When they arrived at the car, the only male in the group stood in plain view of the officer and an unrelated female pedestrian, unzipped his pants and began urinating all ...
Dude, Where's My Flying Car? The Popular Science Fantasy [Retro] Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:32AM# retro Few machines represent The Future like the flying car , and no publication has championed the fantasy more zealously than Popular Science . Here's a look back at its feverish, 77-year-long vision. More »
Drug, drunk driving charges dropped against former Tory MP Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:08AMFormer Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer pleaded guilty today to careless driving after charges of speeding, drunken driving and possession of cocaine were withdrawn in an Orangeville court.
Give Big Ben benefit of the doubt Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:03AMUntil a D.A. produces evidence that a crime has been committed, consider Ben Roethlisberger innocent.
DAY FIVE: Defense rests attorneys make final pleas in murder trial Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:52AMPORTSMOUTH — With the testimony of only one witness the defense rested its case Monday morning in the ...
Review | Love story in 'Horizonte' transcends romanticism Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:52AMStanding at the sea wall of an unnamed island, three childhood friends reunite after a 20-year hiatus. Once an inseparable trio that turned into a disastrous love triangle, Antia (Sandra García), Martha (Grettel Trujillo) and Santiago (Ariel Texidó) must now face each other as adults and confront the irrevocable actions of their youth.
Family members, alleged hitmen denied bail in Hess station murder Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:37PMBy: Carly Wellham The four family members and two alleged hitmen charged with first degree murder of the Hess gas station owner in Towson have been denied bail....
Family members, alleged hitmen denied bail in Hess station murder Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:37PMBy: Carly Wellham The four family members and two alleged hitmen charged with first degree murder of the Hess gas station owner in Towson have been denied bail....
Jury reconvenes today on murder charge Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:26PMAfter nearly nine hours of deliberations Monday, an Horry County jury did not reach a decision on the guilt or innocence of a Socastee store owner accused of killing his wife inside the family's convenience store, so the panel will return to court today.
Jury reconvenes today on murder charge Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:26PMAfter nearly nine hours of deliberations Monday, an Horry County jury did not reach a decision on the guilt or innocence of a Socastee store owner accused of killing his wife inside the family's convenience store, so the panel will return to court today.
Law firm fires attorney after arrest Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:57PMQuick internal investigation justified termination, spokeswoman says When attorneys at large law firms get into trouble, how do their firms respond?
Law firm fires attorney after arrest Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:57PMQuick internal investigation justified termination, spokeswoman says When attorneys at large law firms get into trouble, how do their firms respond?
Wyoming school board denies fifth-, sixth-graders' request to see Tim Burton's PG-rated 'Alice in Wonderland' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:55PMStudents have recently read the book, but district policy permits elementary students to watch only G-rated movies.
Wyoming school board denies fifth-, sixth-graders' request to see Tim Burton's PG-rated 'Alice in Wonderland' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:55PMStudents have recently read the book, but district policy permits elementary students to watch only G-rated movies.
Family members and hired hitmen denied bail in Hess station murder Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:52PMBy: Carly Wellham The four family members and two hitmen charged with first degree murder of the Hess gas station owner in Towson have been denied bail....
Family members and hired hitmen denied bail in Hess station murder Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:52PMBy: Carly Wellham The four family members and two hitmen charged with first degree murder of the Hess gas station owner in Towson have been denied bail....
Revilla, Estrada lead senatorial race in Pulse survey; Miriam among top gainers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:35PMTwo actor-politicians once again led senatorial aspirants in the latest Pulse Asia survey, but veteran lawmaker Miriam Defensor-Santiago gained the biggest improvement among the probable winners in May 10's Senate race.
Revilla, Estrada lead senatorial race in Pulse survey; Miriam among top gainers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:35PMTwo actor-politicians once again led senatorial aspirants in the latest Pulse Asia survey, but veteran lawmaker Miriam Defensor-Santiago gained the biggest improvement among the probable winners in May 10's Senate race.
Boxer Returns to the Ring 12 Years Between Fights Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:21PMThere was a time when Lamont Jones had a bright future in boxing. He is now preparing to resurrect a career that was put on hold for more than 12 years.
Boxer Returns to the Ring 12 Years Between Fights Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:21PMThere was a time when Lamont Jones had a bright future in boxing. He is now preparing to resurrect a career that was put on hold for more than 12 years.
We repeat, UDeCOTT board must go Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:14PMAS vice chairman on the board of directors of the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT), Dr Krishna Bahadoorsingh should move swiftly to seek to remove the stain that is on him and the rest of the board, over the ballooning Calder Hart affair.
We repeat, UDeCOTT board must go Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:14PMAS vice chairman on the board of directors of the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago (UDeCOTT), Dr Krishna Bahadoorsingh should move swiftly to seek to remove the stain that is on him and the rest of the board, over the ballooning Calder Hart affair.
4 Clayton Officers Fired Amid Sex, Drug Claims Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:16PMEXCLUSIVE: Channel 2 Action News investigative reporter Mark Winne has obtained a letter from Clayton County Police Chief Tim Robinson detailing shocking allegations of inappropriate conduct from four officers.
4 Clayton Officers Fired Amid Sex, Drug Claims Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:16PMEXCLUSIVE: Channel 2 Action News investigative reporter Mark Winne has obtained a letter from Clayton County Police Chief Tim Robinson detailing shocking allegations of inappropriate conduct from four officers.
Haiti frees U.S. missionary held over kidnapping Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:10PMA court in Haiti on Monday freed a U.S. missionary jailed for weeks on charges of kidnapping children in the chaos that followed the country's devastating January 12 earthquake, witnesses said.
Haiti frees U.S. missionary held over kidnapping Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:10PMA court in Haiti on Monday freed a U.S. missionary jailed for weeks on charges of kidnapping children in the chaos that followed the country's devastating January 12 earthquake, witnesses said.
Sheriff maintains his innocence Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:09AMPITTSFIELD -- Carmen C. Massimiano Jr. reiterated Friday that he has no plans to resign as Berkshire County sheriff and that he did not sexually assault a Pittsfield youth in the 1970s.
Jurors hear from family of slain women Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:06AMCINCINNATI -- Jurors in the trial of an Ohio man charged with killing two teenage girls viewed photos Friday of the remains of two women he pleaded guilty to murdering, as prosecutors attempt to prove a pattern of conduct for the man they have labeled a serial killer.
Palo Alto murder defendant hires Geragos Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:52AMPalo Alto hookah shop owner Bulos 'Paul' Zumot, charged with murder and arson in the October death of his 29-year-old girlfriend Jennifer Schipsi, has dumped San Jose-based private defense attorney Cameron Bowman in favor of celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos.
Suspect in murder of Newark-area woman on probation for robbery Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:48AMAn Elkton man wanted in the November murder of a 40-year-old Newark-area woman has been on probation in an unrelated robbery case since April, according to court records.
Paterson meets with staff, speaks to reporters Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:40AMGovernor David Paterson meets with his administration in New York City. Josh Robin has more on what the Governor had to say to reporters in New York City.
Changes made to Ann Arbor City Council proposal to ban cell phones while driving Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:25AMRound two of a proposed ban on cell phones with more specific language that would ban the use of electronic devices while driving or biking in the city was approved by the Ann Arbor City Council on first reading Monday night.
'Hair' revival spirited, not so edgy Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:09AMThe Manoa Valley Theatre production of "Hair" has color, energy, good voices and a strong chorus. But for anyone who lived through the tribal, love/rock counter culture of the 1960s, the revival has all the edginess of a Sunday School picnic.
Former chamber head back on stand Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:09AMFor a second day, former Belmont chamber president Michael Kazarian took the stand in his molestation trial to tell jurors he never fondled or spanked a former girlfriend’s young daughter a decade ago.
Elks to honor service personnel Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:59AMST. GEORGE - The Elks Lodge will honor law enforcement and public service personnel Monday with an awards dinner tribute to Washington County's finest.
Jury From Greene County to Hear Bustamante Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:32AMA jury from the Springfield area will hear the murder case against Alyssa Bustamante.
The Red Knights cannot restore United's innocence Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:30AMUK's internet service providers fire a broadside at last-minute changes to a ... Prince Max of Liechtenstein is enticing wealthy investors up and down Britain...
Davenport innocent of 5 of 9 counts Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:25AMState trooper Dane Davenport was found innocent of five of nine counts of child sexual abuse Friday night.
Making a killing off death Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:01AMEven under a thin, black shroud, the lines of a vintage '68 Volkswagen Beetle were unmistakable.
Why is an Independent Judiciary an importance part of a liberal democracy? Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:43AMBy Richard Lu The Judiciary “The judiciary (also known as the judicial system or judicature) is the system of courts which interprets and applies the law in the name of the sovereign or state. The judiciary also provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes. Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the judiciary generally does [...]
Disturbing world of Carl Forrester Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:27AMTHIS is Carl Forrester, reclining semi-naked on a bed wearing a girl’s headband minutes after he kissed a 13-year-old.
Troubled pasts of women in 'Baby Gabriel' case Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:14AMTammy Smith and Elizabeth Johnson share dysfunctional histories and criminal pasts. Now, both face hearings on felony charges in connection with the disappearance of Johnson’s 8-month-old son Gabriel.
Irrfan Khan's dose of drama Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:12AMIrrfan Khan to play a central character in the third season of the hit American series In Treatment
Disturbing world of a pervert Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:12AMTHIS is pervert Carl Forrester, reclining semi-naked on a bed wearing a girl’s headband minutes after he kissed a 13-year-old.
AIG's Greenberg says cannot be charged Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:31PMHank Greenberg, who was chief executive of Insurer American International Group (AIG) from 1967 until 2005, appears on the Fox News Channel's ''Your Money'' in New York, September 17, 2008.
Economy Fails College Grads Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:30PMCollege students across the nation are struggling to find steady employment upon graduation, as Anthony Mason reports. Experts say this trend could continue for years.