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Hearing into alleged drug ring delayed over translation

04/02/2012 07:19 PM

OROVILLE — An ongoing preliminary hearing for five of 18 co-defendants in an alleged drug ring has been delayed because of an issue involving Spanish-language translators. Friday was the second day...

 

Five people die in freak accident in Indiana

03/30/2012 08:24 PM

Knox County, IN- Two toddlers, a pregnant woman and two others are dead after the car they were traveling in became trapped under a semi-truck and burst into flames.

 

Google launches Consumer Survey, a tool that will allow internet marketers find their audience

03/30/2012 07:48 PM

New York, NY- Google quietly announced on its small business blog that will launch a new service, Consumer Survey, to help legal internet marketing companies target their audience.

 

9 Afghan Police Officers Killed By Rogue Colleague

03/30/2012 06:57 PM

Nine Afghan police officers in the southeast province of Paktika were killed Thursday night by a fellow police officer. Afghan officials say the men had been drugged with sleeping pills earlier in ...

 

Republicans draft their own version of the DREAM Act

03/30/2012 06:32 PM

Washington, D.C. - Republican leaders in the Senate are working on drafting their own version of the DREAM Act, in an effort to shore up the Latino Vote in the general election.

 

Finland School Shooting Suspect Arrested

03/30/2012 06:09 PM

Authorities in Finland say they have arrested a man who carried out two separate shootings at an office building and school in Orivesi on Friday. There were no deaths in either shooting and only on...

 

Bedford woman accuses police chief of sexual harassment

03/30/2012 05:43 PM

Lexington, NY- Lexington city officials are prepared to make a response about the sexual harassment allegations made against Police Chief Mark Corr.

 

Congress considers allowing student loans to be discharged through bankruptcy

03/30/2012 04:48 PM

Washington, D.C. – Student loan debt is crippling and poses the threat of becoming the next economic bubble that could go bust. Members of Congress recognize this threat and are looking into meetin...

 

Off-duty NY officer killed in head-on collision with semi-truck

03/30/2012 04:13 PM

New York, NY- An off-duty Mount Vernon police officer was killed early Thursday when he was driving the wrong way on I-95 and crashed head-on into a semi-truck.

 

Reality Star Kristin Cavallari loses family home to foreclosure

03/30/2012 01:54 PM

Los Angeles, CA- Foreclosures have been a problem for the nation’s middle and working class since the housing market crashed, but they aren’t the only demographic that faces the possibility of losi...

 

Asia's Largest Food Recipe Website Uniquely Combines Popular Cuisine, Reviews and Tools

03/30/2012 10:57 AM

Home cooks, as well as restaurant diners, have a growing interest in Asian cuisine, according to research by the Institute of Food Technologists and National Restaurant Association.

 

Saudi Diplomat Kidnapped By Gunmen Outside Yemen Home

03/29/2012 08:47 PM

A Saudi diplomat was kidnapped by a group of armed men Wednesday in southern Yemen, officials in Saudi Arabia confirmed. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said Abdullah al-Khalidi, a deputy consul at the ...

 

Seattle woman charged after causing a fatal accident while she was drunk

03/29/2012 06:39 PM

Seattle, WA- A local woman, who cased a fatal head-in collision while she was allegedly intoxicated, has been charged with reckless endangerment and vehicular homicide.

 

Bank accused of harassing foreclosure fraud whistleblower

03/29/2012 06:33 PM

Palm Beach, FL- The past few years have been chaotic for attorney Lynn Szymoniak, who uncovered the “robo-signing” scandal and exposed the banks for this practice while combating foreclosure of her...

 

Tarrytown volunteer ambulance workers allege sexual harassment

03/29/2012 04:03 PM

Tarrytown, NY- Nine women, who are former or current members of the Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps, alleged that a male peer sexually harassed them.

 

NY AG Eric Schneiderman announces $15 million for foreclosure relief

03/28/2012 08:33 PM

New York, NY- Attorney General Eric Schniederman announced today that $15 million from the national foreclosure settlement will go to foreclosure relief programs for New York State residents.

 

Two Earthquakes Hit Japan

03/27/2012 08:05 PM

The U.S. Geological Survey reports two mild earthquakes hit off the east coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu, Tuesday evening. No damages, injuries or deaths have been reported. The USGS said the ...

 

Liposuction and mommy makeovers increase as summer approaches

03/27/2012 05:49 PM

Houston, TX- With summer approaching, women and new mothers are beginning to realize it’s time to get in shape before the summer arrives. After trying on bathing suits and summer fashions women may...

 

Christie Brinkley discusses divorce on The Today Show

03/27/2012 03:03 PM

New York, NY- Model and star of the Broadway Show “Chicago,” Christie Brinkley went on The Today Show Tuesday to discuss her protracted divorce with host Matt Lauer. Brinkley became very emotional ...

 

3 Injured In Central Chile Earthquake

03/26/2012 04:01 PM

Authorities in Chile ordered evacuations of central coastal areas Sunday night after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck about 16 miles north-northwest of the town of Talca. The U.S. Geologi...