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UK-Odd Summary Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:03AMFootball star Troy Polamalu's hair insured for $1 million
Reggae rocks London Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:02AMThousands of revellers soaked up the Caribbean spirit at Europe's biggest street party.
New Police Strategy to Tackle Traffic, Crime Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:59AMThe new plan will use statistics and analysis to pinpoint problem areas in and around Columbia and identify them as hot spots.
Pair of police sweeps nabs 162 fugitives Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:56AMMore than 160 people have been arrested in a series of police sweeps across Eastern Washington that have targeted suspects in gang-related and violent crimes.
Neighbors Bring Frustrations About Work Release Program to WM Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:49AMFrustrations are high and tempers are flaring tonight from neighbors who live around Whites Ferry Road.
Couch Slouch: Welcome, Matts, to QB stage Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:49AMThere are 32 teams in the National Football League, and nearly a quarter of them — seven - have starting quarterbacks named Matt. (This is a statistical anomaly of epic proportions, eclipsed only by this improbable reality: George Foreman has five sons, and each one is named George.) Here's a rundown of the unusual suspects: Matt Cassel, Kansas City.
Mexico captures senior trafficker Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:45AMMexican police have detained a Texan-born gang leader wanted on drug trafficking charges by authorities in the US.
The Sun (Hill) sets tonight Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:42AMTHE BILL EXPLOSIVE FINALE
Crime rate drops, but sexual assaults climb in Vancouver Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:40AMSexual assaults were up 21 per cent in Vancouver over the first six months of 2010, but the homicide rate was cut in half, according to statistics released by Vancouver police on Monday.
Police say they have bank robbery suspect in custody Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:39AMA police report filed earlier this month described an armed bank robber this way: The suspect is a male wearing a long, black dress.Wait. What?Brandon Okeith Hutchins, a 27-year-old Bryan resident with a goatee, was arrested Sunday on a charge that h ...
Like mob bosses named Joe, Matts thrive at QB Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:45PMThere are 32 teams in the National Football League and nearly one-quarter of them - seven - have starting quarterbacks named Matt. (This is a statistical anomaly of epic proportions, eclipsed only by this improbable reality: George Foreman has five sons, ...
Forum to boost China-Japan ties Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:27PMWang Chen (right), minister of the State Council Information Office, Miyamoto Yuji (middle), ex-Japanese ambassador to China, and Yoshito Sengoku (left), chief Cabinet secretary of Japan, converse on Sunday ahead of the sixth annual Beijing-Tokyo Forum in the Japanese capital.
Financial Markets Authority needs wide powers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:23PMLabour's Commerce spokesperson, Lianne Dalziel, wants the Government to ensure enforceable principles underpin rules that regulate the financial markets.
A Day In The Life Of A New Orleans Police Officer Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:22PMImmediately after Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Police Department was a mess. Reports of officers deserting, even looting, were rampant. Five years later, 16 officers now face federal charges ranging from murder to corruption to cover-ups -- mostly from incidents that took place just after the...
Mexico to up security in border city after blasts Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:17PMNUEVO LAREDO, Mexico (AP) - Mexico's government on Sunday promised to increase security after a series of explosive devices were detonated in the border city of Reynosa, and officials said they would step up efforts to identify more of the 72 migrants massacred last week in the same state.
How To Protect Your iTunes Account Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:12PMThe next time you log onto your Apple iTunes account - beware. Hackers may be setting their sights on your computer. According to USA Today, cyber criminals are buying iTunes logons from other scammers who often try to trick you into giving up your personal information. The scam is nothing new and is called phishing for information.
Hasina govt image dips over prices, corruption Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:45PMThe popularity of the Bangladesh government led by Sheikh Hasina has taken a beating over price rise, power shortage and perceptions of graft, a survey conducted on completion of her 18 months in office said.
Inside the drug lords' deadly world Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:30PMThere comes a time when a police target senses he is under suspicion. For the businessman and gym junkie Hakan Ayik, 32, the realisation came more than two years ago with a series of short, sharp beeps from his mobile phone while he was waiting for a flight at Sydney Airport.
Oops: Pastor mistaken for Texas parole violator Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:26PMA series of unfortunate coincidences led to a case of mistaken identity that put a Louisiana minister behind bars for nearly eight hours.
We must be exempted from cuts, warn police Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:25PMPOLICE are to urge justice minister Kenny MacAskill to ringfence their budgets and protect them from savage cuts - or prepare for a rise in serious crime.
Director tackles Melbourne ’s seedy underbelly Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:34PMEvery major city has its criminal underworld, but something intrigued and appalled filmmaker David Michod about the landscape of crime in his hometown of Melbourne , Australia . More so than in other places, he said, Melbourne seems to have a fascination with turning criminals into celebrities, seeing crooks on the evening news and developing them into stars of reality television and the ...
Slow climb, swift tumble of Chesapeake deputy chief Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:30PMLouis Tayon's career began with a back-slapping welcome, a gun, some bullets and a few commands: Don't hurt yourself. Don't touch anything. I'll tell you what to do. In the decades that followed, Tayon rose from Chesapeake rookie to police chief finalist.
Crowds to pack streets for carnival Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:25PMHundreds of thousands of revellers will descend on the capital over the next two days for Europe's biggest street festival - the Notting Hill Carnival.
Crowds to pack streets for carnival Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:22PMHundreds of thousands of revellers will descend on the capital over the next two days for Europe's biggest street festival - the Notting Hill Carnival. Related Stories Call over Pakistan reconstruction 13 men held after EDL demonstration Third footballer granted injunction Last day of longest running sitcom 'New tax cuts unlikely before 2015'
Why Intel's deal for McAfee will shake the laptop landscape Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:22PMIntel’s $7.7 billion (U.S.) acquisition of security vendor McAfee is the deal with the most potential to reshape how we use technology over the next few years.
Cops, feds meet with gang leaders Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:22PMWeis, prosecutors warn bosses they're accountable for violence Chicago police and other law enforcement agencies have embarked on a pilot effort to stem the gang-related violence rattling through city neighborhoods by applying direct pressure on top gang leaders, officials said Saturday.
From private plane to prison cell for Veon Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:17PMAs a powerful state representative, Mike Veon for years was perfectly coiffed, wore $1,000 custom-made pin-striped suits, smoked expensive cigars and sipped Makers Mark bourbon with lobbyists. He zipped around on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, attended conferences in Las Vegas and flew back and forth to Harrisburg in a state plane.
Cyclist gets ticket for closed trail ride Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:06PMCyclist gets ticket for closed trail ride Bicycle rider faces $150 fine for using a route shut during construction On his way home from work Thursday, Momrow said he saw people on the trail and he decided to explore it on his bike, too. On his way back, State Police were on the trail and asked for his identification, which Momrow provided. Maureen Tuffey, a spokeswoman for State Police in ...
Hoax call sending Norwalk deputies scrambling symptom of national problem Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:51PMNORWALK -- The man talking with the Norwalk Sheriff's Station emergency dispatch operator sounded emotionally fragile, saying the woman with him was having trouble breathing in the alley behind a Chinese restaurant on Rosecrans Avenue.
Volunteers prepare for World Equestrian Games Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:20PMWith just 27 days to go, volunteers spent Saturday gearing up for the World Equestrian Games.
Students break water balloon fight record Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:20PMStudents at the University of Kentucky broke a world record last night.
Cops killed war hero in ‘encounter’? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:12PMA row has erupted between influential Congress leaders and the Madhya Pradesh police over the killing of an ex-soldier and Kargil war hero.
BAN 'EM FOR LIFE! Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:08PMON FRIDAY night I sat questioning Stuart Broad about his maiden Test hundred at Lord’s, full of admiration for a young man who had fulfilled his childhood dream.
Police bust teens for break-ins Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:08PMAfter almost a year of vehicle break-ins throughout the city, Stillwater police caught a break early Thursday morning and stopped three juveniles who'd been targeting unlocked cars.
Actions needed to repent for colonial rule: S. Korea Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:05PMSEOUL — Ahead of the 100th anniversary of Japan's annexation of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, South Koreans are renewing their call for Japan to truly repent for its past wrongdoings and act on its apology. In a statement issued Aug. 10, Prime Minister Naoto Kan apologized for Japan's past colonial rule and expressed deep remorse, admitting Japanese rule was imposed against the will of the ...
Hackers Bait Zeus Botnet Trap with Dead Celeb Tales Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:53PMSpam messages touting fictional tales of celebrity deaths are prompting users to open attachments that are adding their machines to the Zeus botnet.
In their own words: city council candidates Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:52PMArguably, the most direct communication between candidate and voter is the candidate statement. Paid for by the candidates, and delivered to registered voters in the sample ballot sent out by the registrar of voters, the 200-word statements are the...
Lawmakers, Peacekeepers Debate Proposed 'Castle Doctrine' Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:40PMIf someone breaks in to your home, your first instinct may be to defend yourself and your property. If you live in Pennsylvania, your options may be limited. There is currently no law that protects Pennsylvanians from protecting themselves during a home invasion.
Victims Fight Back as Madoff Sits Behind Bars Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:38PMBernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme, estimated at $65 billion dollars, is still making headlines, as investigators follow the money trail nearly 14 months since he was sentenced to 150 years in prison.
Aug 24, 2010 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:36PMBOSTON - A total of 47 gang members and individuals with gang ties, including many with criminal records, are facing new criminal charges or removal from the United States following a three-month anti-gang surge led by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
American Shingle C.E.O Defends His Company Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:35PMThe head of American Shingle said he's done nothing criminal -- in fact, he's tried to help his customers since his roofing folded. The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says they plan to bring charges against American Shingle in the next couple weeks.
LPD goes online Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:21PMThe Leesville Police Department recently launched its website, which will allow community members to access a variety of public safety information.
Brett Hulsey emphasizes experience, criticizes Hesselbein for flip-flopping Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:20PMIn a closer race than many expected, Hulsey makes clear that he is the candidate with the most public service experience, distinguishing himself from his main opponent, Dianne Hesselbein.
Tribute today honors staunch advocate for Mid-coast elders Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:18PMBATH — What became a nationwide network of law enforcement organizations and senior advocacy groups began as a parting question more than two decades ago.
SF Driver Loses Control Striking Five Pedestrians Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:12PMA driver trying to negotiate a curve in San Franciscos Visitacion Valley neighborhood Tuesday careened out of control and struck at five pedestrians near a Muni bus stop, authorities said.
Just rewards for failures Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:06AM(Editor’s note: In the case of GOCCs the whole idea is to report illegal disbursements of tax money only, not prevent or prosecute as noted by the author.) In barber shops, the unstoppable but unrecorded views of experts – the barbers themselves – can only mean one thing: That most government corporations are created for employment, not for profit and service. Barber shop ‘experts’
Digital cameras help capture jail incident Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:04AMLA PORTE — Recently installed digital cameras helped catch a La Porte County Jail inmate bringing illegal contraband into the jail, Sheriff Mike Mollenhauer said Tuesday.
Suspects in gunfire incident identified Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:01AMMICHIGAN CITY — La Porte County Sheriff’s deputies have identified two men arrested early Saturday during a disturbance in which as many as a dozen or more gunshots were fired at Lakeland Estates apartment complex just off Karwick Road.
Sheriff tells US to move detainees Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:43AMThe Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department has ordered US Immigration and Customs Enforcement to remove all immigrant detainees from a Boston jail by Oct. 12, accusing the agency of a “staggering lack of communication and respect,’’ in a letter sent last week. Sheriff - US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Immigration - Law - Law Enforcement
California interfaith leaders to back ground zero Islamic center Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:39AMA group of 60 interfaith leaders in California will come out Friday in favor of a controversial Islamic center near ground zero in New York City.