New law aims to curtail access to video game carnage Buffalo News | ALBANY -A bill enacting new restrictions on violent video games has been signed into law by Gov. David A. Paterson - a move civil libertarian groups say will be challenged in court on free speech grounds. | The measure was among three dozen the governor signed into law Tuesday. Another law expands...
Foreclosure rescue to pass Senate; House next The Oklahoman Associated Press | WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government would help struggling homeowners get new, cheaper loans and be allowed to offer troubled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac a cash infusion as part of legislation that aims to calm the chaotic housing market. | ord=Math.random()*1000000000...
UNH student research leads to new wind energy law The Boston Globe | DURHAM, N.H.—A research project by a group of University of New Hampshire students has led to a new state law supporting residential wind energy. | Gov. John Lynch signed the bill into law this month. It provides guidelines for residential wi...
FOP gives Rinehart no confidence vote The Oklahoman By John Estus | Staff WriterOklahoma County Commissioner Brent Rinehart received a vote of no confidence this morning from the Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office Fraternal Order of Police. | ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000; document.write(' | Dog s...
Three Democrats eye Wagoner Co. commissioner nomination The Oklahoman | The Associated PressThree Democrats and one Republican are seeking the District 2 Wagoner County commissioner seat being vacated by Jerry Hefner after one term. | ord=Math.random()*10000000000000000; document.write(' | Dog sex tapes lead to arrests...
Stoops addresses bowl games, Murray, the Internet The Oklahoman By Jake Trotter | Staff WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops answered questions from reporters during Big 12 Media Days Wednesday morning. | // | Dog sex tapes lead to arrests Gundy addresses rant, Robinson, defense at... Two die i...
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Detroit mayor accused of lying about other affairs CNN | DETROIT, Michigan (AP) -- Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is now charged with exchanging romantic text messages with additional women in the scandal that has him fighting allegati...
Immunity law passed in Italy The State The Associated Press | ROME -- | Italy's Parliament gave final approval Tuesday to a contentious law that grants immunity from prosecution to Premier Silvio Berlusconi and other to...
Sect leader's daughter seen at grand jury hearing CNN | ELDORADO, Texas (AP) -- A grand jury reconvened Tuesday to consider criminal charges against members of a polygamist sect raided in April. | Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott we...
Appeals court: Brinker case will not proceed as a class action Business Journal > | A lawsuit alleging Brinker International Inc. is responsible for ensuring employees take meal and rest breaks is not going to proceed in California courts as a class-action suit, a California appeals court ruled this week. | Dallas-based Brinker ...
Radio reporter who took gun to Pennsylvania courthouse held for trial on weapons charges Star Tribune | PITTSBURGH - A former Pittsburgh radio reporter has been held for trial on charges that he brought a loaded handgun in his briefcase into a courthouse to cover a trial. | Former KDKA reporter Rob Milford is charged with possession of a firearm in a...
Bush drops opposition to Democratic-sponsored housing bill hours before expected House vote Star Tribune | WASHINGTON - President Bush dropped his opposition Wednesday to legislation aiming to calm the chaotic housing market despite his objections to a $3.9 billion provision. The House was expected to vote on the bill Wednesday, and it could become law as early as this week. | Under the bill, the government would help struggling homeowners get new, ch...
Qualcomm says Nokia owes company billions San Diego Cell phone industry giants Nokia and Qualcomm prepare to square off in a Delaware court today in a case that will help determine whether Nokia pays Qualcomm billions of dollars to use the San Diego company's technology. | In the complex case, the companies agree on little except one key point: the Finnish company makes phones that include the San D...
