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Feds raid Hilo cannabis ministry Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:41PMHILO --Federal agents raided the downtown Hilo sanctuary of The Hawaii Cannabis Ministry Wednesday morning, assisted by local police.
Texas Republicans want to eat state House Democrats for breakfast Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:39PMThe GOP is aggressively pursuing potentially vulnerable House Democrats.
Friday March 12 2010 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:35PMNEW YORK, March 12 — Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc used accounting gimmicks and had been insolvent for weeks before it filed for bankruptcy in September 2008, but there was not extensive wrongdoing, a court-appointed examiner has found.
City Council cracks down on condemned properties Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:33PMThe Lonoke City Council tackled the list of condemned properties during Monday’s meeting.
ACORN agrees to leave Ohio under settlement Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:28PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The community organizing group ACORN has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to give up its Ohio business license and not come back under another name.
D7 needs board member Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:27PMDEARBORN HEIGHTS -- Dearborn Heights District 7 is seeking a resident to serve on the school board after board member Janet Spehar resigned from the post on Tuesday.
Local attorney, associate plead guilty to running illegal gambling operation Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:24PMDEARBORN HEIGHTS -- Two defendants entered guilty pleas as part of an ongoing investigation into large-scale sports gambling in the metropolitan Detroit area, United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced Tuesday.
County ends smoking on courthouse roof patios Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:21PMANGLETON — Smoking no longer is allowed on the roof of the Brazoria County Courthouse. County commissioners this week designated smoke-free a pair of fifth-floor, open-air areas connected to the former county jail.
What exactly constitutes a conflict of interest? Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:19PMA big riverboat's future has drawn out a lot of emotions, some attorneys and some accusations.
Yar’Adua Should No Longer Be the Issue Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:14PMWe have just two weeks before the end of the first quarter of 2010. What this means is that we have wasted almost two quarters or half of a year discussing the illness of one man and diverting attention on the serious issues and challenges facing our nation.
Palm Beach County set to pick developer for scandal-plagued convention center hotel project Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:52PMAlready burned by a convention center development deal gone bust, Palm Beach County commissioners on Tuesday are expected to get back into the hotel business.
Business News More>> Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:50PMDENVER (AP) - A bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers trying to regulate the state's medical marijuana industry are calling on U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to stop raids of medical marijuana operations, saying the raids are makingit harder to create rules to keep tabs on the booming industry.
Sophisticated Minnesota fraud ring has global tentacles Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:50PMInvestigators say members steal ID, credit card and ATM data from banks and trash cans.
Largest Illegal Gambling Bust Ever In Swainsboro Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:49PMMonday, one of the largest raids on illegal gambling ever in the peach state, took place. And while no one has been charged yet, more than 60 people soon could be. Barclay Bishop reports.
State of flux as Handy announces intent to resign Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:47PMCounty officials took a business-as-usual approach to news that Precinct 1 Commissioner Sylvia Handy will resign today. County Judge Rene Ramirez, commissioners court executive officer Valde Guerra and county attorney Steve Crain all said they...
Looming tax hike prompts more budget oversight Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:46PMNASHVILLE — The forecasts of a tax increase hitting Nash County next fiscal year has pushed officials to put more eyes on the crafting of the upcoming budget.
Kilpatrick's Lawyer Fires Back at Judge Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:42PMKwame Kilpatrick's lawyer fires back at the judge handling his client's restitution case. This as the former Detroit mayor is ordered to surrender by the end of the day on Tuesday because he didn't make his $79,000 restitution payment.
Mpls. attorney not guilty of sexual assaut Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:39PMA Hennepin County jury found prominent Minneapolis attorney Albert Arnold Garcia, Jr. not guilty of sexual assault. Garcia was accused of attacking a potential client in his office, after business hours, in 2008.
Officer: Sheriff Demoted Me After Dog-Bite Lawsuit Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:39PMA young girl was mauled by a bomb-detection dog at her home. Her father, Cook County Sheriff's police officer Al Giacchetti, was its handler. Giacchetti says the department gave him a dangerous dog, then later retaliated when he filed a lawsuit. 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
Phoenix-area bankruptcy filings climbed in February Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:37PMBankruptcy filings climbed in February after a dip in January as more debt-strapped individuals apparently used income-tax refunds to get the ball rolling.
Women plan Oasis of Hope for victims of trafficking Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:01PMTracy Hagen-Powell and Debbie Colton met late last year through a mutual friend because they shared a common goal: they wanted to help victims of human trafficking.
Political notebook: Rochefort considering run in 65th District, plus Richardville's trip to Daytona, Stabenow's ... Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:01PMFormer Jackson County Treasurer Janet Rochefort has formed an exploratory committee to seek the open 65th District seat to replace the late state Rep. Mike Simpson."I'm testing the water," she said.In the paperwork she filed with the state, she lists...
Jailed man released after fulfilling sentence Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:36PMMICHIGAN CITY — One man who came to La Porte Superior 1 Court on Thursday in the orange jumpsuit and shackles of the La Porte County Jail learned he would be back in civilian clothes momentarily.
Bartender says exotic club demoted her because she was pregnant Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:36PMA pregnant bartender says she is fighting to keep her job at a gentlemen's club in New York.
Meer suspended Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:33PMMICHIGAN CITY — Sanitary District General Manager Al Walus suspended employee Ron Meer and escorted him from the facilities Wednesday morning.
Wash. Senate could reverse decision that sent Facebook to Ore. Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:32PMEven as majority Democrats call for the closure of tax loopholes, new exemptions are making their way through the Legislature. The biggest is a proposed 15-month sales tax exemption for data centers.
Former model kills boyfriend and herself in Holmdel tragedy Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:12PMVictim Daniel Cresci's brother and friend heard Carina Schlesinger's final gunshot and watched as her cottage was engulfed in flames.
Steelers QB investigated for Ga. sex assault Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:58PMFor the second time in a year, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is being accused of sexual misconduct, with a
Black leaders seek to bolster N.Y. Gov. David Paterson Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:57AMGetty ImagesNew York Gov. David PatersonNEW YORK -- Embattled Gov. David Paterson might have won some time when he received what has become rare support from influential black leaders as he tries to ride out allegations in two scandals that...
The 'billable hour' slips out of favor as lawyers respond to downturn Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:55AM"Hours are being recognized as an irrational measure of value," said Stephen Ellis, partner at Tucker Ellis & West.
No secrets in business incubator bids Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:53AMTUPELO – Imagine playing poker with your cards on the table. Or bidding on a competitive contract with the lowest price already revealed.
JT man to face trial in death of photographer Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:53AMJOSHUA TREE â€” A Joshua Tree man accused of running over a well-known photographer and then fleeing the scene only to be involved in another collision a short time later will be held to answer for the manâ€™s death in Joshua Tree Superior Court.
Downtown Asheville dinner shows raise money for Howard McGlohon scholarship Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:52AMASHEVILLE — R&B and jazz bassist Aaron Mills, from the band Cameo, will perform two shows tonight to raise money for a scholarship honoring the late Asheville lawyer and businessman Howard McGlohon. Asheville jazz diva Kat Williams will headline another scholarship benefit on Sunday.
MAS Withdraws RM124 Million Civil Suit Against Air Maldives Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:52AMKUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) on Friday withdrew its US$35.5 million (RM124 million) civil suit against Air Maldives (AML) filed in the High Court here in 2004 following an agreement reached with the Maldives Government two weeks ago.
Black leaders' support may buy time for Paterson Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:51AMNew York Gov. David Paterson might have won some time when he received what has become rare support from influential black leaders as he tries to ride out allegations in two scandals that threaten his job and led to the resignation of three top staffers.
Holy Rosary Catholic Church thief gets 8 years in prison Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:48AMA man who used a blowtorch to break into the safe of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Woodland back in 2007 was sentenced to spend the next eight years and eight months in prison.Yolo County Superior court Judge Kathleen White has sentenced, Jose Luis Rangel, 62, for the Nov.
Garwood cop who faced criminal charges seeks expungement Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:41AMGARWOOD -- A police officer, facing criminal charges from a pair of incidents last year, resigned in a deal with the borough to avoid prosecution. Today, a Superior Court judge will consider a request from Gennaro Mirabella, a 17-year-veteran of...
Garfield Heights bars poker club from opening Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:06AMCity officials say Genesis Social Club did not file paperwork for a required permit, and the legality of similar setups remains a question for some.
California parched farms, cities to get more water Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 6:05AMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - More water will be allocated to California's drought-stricken farms and cities this year, thanks to improved rain and snow levels, federal and state regulators said Friday. Water officials said they were hopeful about the situation but cautioned that California was not yet past its water crisis, and allotments will remain much lower than requested. "For the first time in ...
Net Concerns: Federal lawsuit filed by Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:57AMTOPSAIL BEACH – A battle has been brewing over the use of gill nets in the waters off North Carolina – and now it’s heading to court.
State likely will sit out as newspaper deal moves Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:51AMThe state Attorney General will be reviewing the sale of the Honolulu Advertiser to the owners of the Star-Bulletin, but it does not appear likely that the state will step in to keep Honolulu a two-newspaper town.
Chatham Council gets earful on Parrot Mill Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:49AMCHATHAM — Borough residents assembled at a Borough Council meeting Monday night to address two weighty issues facing both the residential and business areas of Chatham.
Religion Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:49AMHawaii Newspaper - Hawaii coverage and reports on news, sports, business, entertainment, and events
Cannonsgate new complaint targets many Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:43AMA new complaint filed by property owners in Cannonsgate, shown here, and other subdivisions created by the same developer alleges the use of false appraisals, falsified documents and deceptive and false advertising to inflate values.
DPUC asked to watch energy suppliers Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:34AMState Attorney General Richard Blumental is asking state regulators to investigate the validity of claims electric suppliers and distributors are making about their use of renewable energy sources.
Jaycee Dugard case: Garrido is mentally ill, not manipulative, lawyer says Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:15PMHearing set for today on request to contact Dugard, daughters
State lawsuit claims business used misleading ads Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:13PMNolensville Pike business' advertisements offered ‘international driver’s licenses’ More
Jury Awards $6 Million in Lake County Body-Swap Case Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:06PMJury exceeds damages sought in case of murder, stolen identity.
Rubio's credit card use prompts calls for transparency Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:04PMState Republican leaders say officials should disclose their party credit card expenses.
Lund’s strip club lawsuit moved to federal court Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:03PMThe lawsuit filed two weeks ago by Gary Lund alleging the city has unconstitutionally prohibited adult entertainment was remanded to U.S. District Court in Boston this week at the city’s request.