| 3 Arrested in Armed Home Invasion WINTER GARDEN | A Winter Garden couple and their son were terrorized for two days by four people who kidnapped them at gunpoint, forced the woman to withdraw... |
| Many haven't applied for flood loans The government is still waiting to hear from almost 20,000 flood victims in Georgia who picked up applications for Small Business Administration loans... |
| Union president says Akron saved only $21,000 with firefighter layoffs Nov. 20--Akron only saved about $21,000 by laying off 38 firefighters, Phil Gauer, president of the fire union, testified Thursday. |
| Obama predicts execution in 9/11 case; President confident in justice system WASHINGTON -- President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday defended the decision to prosecute the alleged 9/11 conspirators in a New York... |
| GOV. CRIST APPLAUDS CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY FOR PROTECTING FLORIDA YOUTH TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 18 -- Gov. Charlie Crist, R-Fla., has issued the following news release: In recognition of National Adoption Month, Governor Charlie... |
| Brown is snared in his Tapegate trap A recent Gallup poll found that 55 percent of Americans have an unfavorable view of the mass media. Hence, many readers might have felt little outrage... |
| Push for same-sex marriage in N.J. faces uncertain future Judith Ford and Yvonne Mazzola rushed to a judge in 2007, as soon as New Jersey made civil unions legal. |
| Port Richmond blames its splitting headache on slumlord tactics THE PORT RICHMOND of the early 1990s had working-class charm. Neighbors traded Crock-Pot recipes. They knew every kid by name. |
| Delco union boss pleads guilty in loan kickback scam Faced with 154 counts in a fraud and bribery indictment, Anthony Forte had refused to step down as president of United Aerospace Workers Local 1069, one... |
| Extension of jobless benefits won't help many On the same day the U.S. Labor Department reported that the unemployment rate had reached a landmark 10. |
| Chick-fil-A ready for succession Companies big and small don't do succession well. "The CEO succession process is broken in North America and is no better in many other parts of the world,... |
| Jury-selection method to be tested Nov. 16--BEAVER -- A defense attorney is challenging the way jury pools are assembled in Beaver County. |
| New drug has area officials on lookout Nov. 16--There already is talk that legislative action could be taken next session to outlaw a new smokable herbal mixture with chemical properties similar... |
| Retailers hope free shipping turns you into a regular customer; Many offering it as holiday shopping season nears Two words have become mandatory music to the ears of holiday shoppers: free shipping. This holiday season -- with cash-strapped consumers searching harder... |
| Edmunds.com seeks new mileage ratings; Website wants standards for comparing hybrids DETROIT -- The debate over how to revise fuel-economy sticker ratings to accommodate new fuels continues, with auto shopping website Edmunds. |
| Phila. Family Court offers amnesty program Parents in Philadelphia who are behind on child-support payments can avoid arrest through an amnesty program offered by Family Court, officials announced... |
| Black firefighters sue their union Ethyl Hendricks, 81, was proud that her late husband, Capt. Charles Henderson, fought for the civil rights of black firefighters as a plaintiff, winning... |
| Investment manager's assets to be sold The trappings of wealth accumulated by Unionville investment manager Tony Young, who was accused in April of a $23 million fraud that ensnared dozens in... |
| Don't tweet from court...at least in Georgia So you have a Blackberry and a Twitter account and you keep the world updated on your personal activities. |
| Perks on rise for pet owners; Employers help pay for health care Even as the human health care debate rages in Congress, businesses are showing support for the animal kingdom by providing heath insurance for their employees... |
| AT& T demands that Verizon pull its ads comparing coverage; Side-by-side network maps deceiving, it says AT&T on Wednesday upped the ante in its legal spat with Verizon, accusing it in an amended complaint of twisting facts in a trio of holiday ads to make... |
| WARNing failure: Most laid-off workers not covered by notice law In theory, the federal WARN Act is meant to give communities and workers an early heads-up when local companies are going to lay off large numbers of employees... |
| International hackers stole $9.4 million in one day A federal grand jury in Atlanta has indicted members of an alleged East European crime ring in what the U. |
| Yoo's lawyers warn of more political suits; U.S. Court of Appeals A ruling that allowed a prisoner to sue former Bush administration attorney John Yoo for devising the legal theories that justified his alleged torture... |
| Don't blame the workers. Blame the employers. THE U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has been cracking down on what it sees as what's fueling illegal immigration: Employers. |
| Cyber Monday big day for crooks Online shopping is not only convenient, it can save consumers money. The deepest retail discounts routinely show up on Web sites, enhanced with additional... |
| Fewer fliers likely for Turkey Day; Airlines expect 4% drop in holiday passengers The USA's big airlines expect to carry 4% fewer passengers during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period than they did last year. |
| Tech firms invent shortage panic It's become the mantra of critics that public schools are not turning out enough qualified math and science graduates to meet the needs of companies in... |
| Vets in prison find help Nov. 8--DANVILLE -- Even when they're in prison, those who served in the armed forces continue to be proud of their military service. |
| Onslow Crime Stoppers receives state recognition Nov. 8--A state association has recognized Onslow County Crime Stoppers for beginning a campus crime prevention program at Coastal Carolina Community College... |
| N.J. merchants admit food-stamp fraud The owner and two employees of a Westville convenience store pleaded guilty yesterday to defrauding the federal food stamp program, the U. |
| DOWN ON DOWNLOADS A federal judge in Los Angeles has issued a temporary restraining order against a Northern California website accused of "music piracy of the most blatant... |
| Hesitant to push litter issue, poultry suit witness says TULSA - Oklahoma Secretary of Environment J.D. Strong said Wednesday that he felt "intimidated" when asked why he didn't push Arkansas to toughen its regulations... |
| D.C. sniper asks court to block his execution WASHINGTON - Attorneys for John Allen Muhammad, mastermind of the 2002 sniper attacks in the Washington, D. |
| Top marketing exec pleads guilty in big food fraud case; Corruption A former top executive of a major California tomato processor has agreed to plead guilty to taking part in a four-year conspiracy in which the firm bribed... |
| Norcross firm faces bias suit; Fired manager alleges DSC Logistics tolerated racial discrimination. A former employee of a Norcross logistics firm is suing the company in federal court, saying she was fired for refusing to "cover up" alleged instances... |
| Dueling vows for debt law reform By John Frank Times/Herald Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE - Responding to criticism over inactivity on 4,400 state complaints against debt collectors... |
| Group backs harsh retail crime laws [M[ By CHRISTINE McCONVILLE This past weekend, thieves almost stole $520 of athletic gear at the Foot Locker at Braintree's South Shore Plaza. |
| Kids-for-cash probe investigator interviews potential witnesses, examines records Nov. 3--An investigator for the state commission probing the Luzerne County kids-for-cash scandal has taken up residence at the county courthouse, poring... |
| Discounts are legal for idled workers; FURLOUGHS For the 193,000 state employees who have to take three days off each month without pay, Monday brought a little ray of sunshine: A company that offers... |
| Top court unlikely to revamp investor fees What impact will the high-profile Supreme Court case involving mutual fund fees have on individual investors? Not much, according to experts. |
| Sheriff asks court to reinstate inmate fees BOSTON -- Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson s controversial program to charge inmates for rent, haircuts, medical visits and high school equivalency... |
| AMA's flu site 1st to link to care after rating symptoms Several organizations have launched Web sites in recent weeks that help patients determine the severity of flu symptoms. |
| Federal Report: Retirement jackpot is signed into law Federal retirees who would like to get back in government and current workers anxious to become retirees both hit the jackpot in the Defense Authorization... |
| Damage award of $711 million; Spam lawsuit A U.S. District Court judge in San Jose has awarded Facebook $711 million in damages in an anti-spam case the social-networking giant filed against online... |
| Redskins litigants win support from psychologists, justice advocates Dec. 28--WASHINGTON -- Native American plaintiffs suing to end the trademark of the controversial Redskins National Football League team have gained new... |
| On the Edge: War of the words; Indie booksellers ask DOJ to investigate 'predatory' pricing Airline tickets, gasoline, video-game systems - a wide variety of products have been the target of price wars. |
| Want a house? Put it in writing In the market for a house, but can't qualify for a mortgage? Keep reading. Then start writing. Susan Dagnall is prepared to give you her three-bedroom... |
| Judge seeks more information on bomb hoax defendant's disability OROVILLE Before imposing sentence, a judge Tuesday said he wanted to know more about the mental disability of a Chico man who admitted telephoning in... |
| Thief gets 5 months for taking Vaughan relics The trail of Stevie Ray Vaughan memorabilia, taken from an Austin storage unit belonging to the late legendary musician's brother in 2007, led to pawn... |
| Lawsuit blames poor medical care in jail for inmate?s death The family of a former McHenry County jail inmate is suing the county, jail, its health care provider and two of its medical personnel, claiming substandard... |
| Phishing scammers try new tricks to snag passwords; Web mail, social networking, gaming accounts are targets Phishers are back with a vengeance, armed with some alarming new trickery. Those e-mail scammers who try to fool you into typing your user name and passwords... |
| Date-rape drug supplier gets eight-month prison term The former St. Joseph's University administrator who supplied party drugs - crystal methamphetamine and GHB, the date-rape drug - the night a North Dakota... |
| Reward for info in Chesco killings of 2 dogs The fatal shooting of two pet short-haired pointers that cavorted on a 100-acre Chester County farm has prompted outrage and a quest for justice. |
| Richmond High reels from girl's gang rape; CRIME It was a crime shocking not only in its brutality but in its callousness, Richmond police say. A 15-year-old girl leaving early from the homecoming dance... |
| Miss out on housing credit? Don't fear If you missed out on the $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers, which is set to expire after Nov. |
| Forgotten license leads to I.F. man's arrest An Idaho Falls man has been arrested after leaving his driver's license inside a car he allegedly burglarized. |
| Firms in probe got $30M in stimulus; Six companies are suspected of fraud The Department of Defense has awarded nearly $30 million in stimulus contracts to six companies while they were under federal criminal investigation on... |
| Referee allowed to sue over boxer with HIV; STATE COURT OF APPEAL A boxing referee who learned after a fight that one of the combatants was HIV-positive can sue the State Athletic Commission for negligence, a state appeals... |
| Firestorm over smokeless cigarette; Dangers unknown as limits sought Electronic cigarettes are opening a new front in the tobacco wars as state and local lawmakers try to restrict the product, which may allow users to circumvent... |
| Senate OKs extending hate crimes protection to gays The Senate approved legislation Thursday to expand hate crimes to include attacks based on a person's gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability... |
| A child support crunch By Andy Boyle, Curtis Krueger and Kameel Stanley Times Staff Writers As a call center manager, Mark Evans was making $37,500 a year, enough to pay his... |
| Cemetery manager free on bail; Other 3 accused in alleged grave reselling already out The former Burr Oak Cemetery manager accused of ordering employees to dig up bodies and resell plots at the historic Alsip graveyard was released from... |
| Founder to close hedge funds; He's 1 of 6 accused in inside-trading scheme NEW YORK -- Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam's plans to wind down his hedge funds as he faces inside-trading charges that have spurred redemption requests... |
| Crime Stoppers coming to Reno County schools: Students brainstorm ways to integrate the scholastic version of tip program into districts Oct. 22--Students from nearly every high school and middle school in Reno County gathered Wednesday in Hutchinson to plan new ways for their peers to anonymously... |
| Sensible sanctuary; On San Francisco's Immigration Policy The obvious conflict with federal law is one good reason for San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom to veto legislation that would have shielded undocumented... |
| 'Balloon-boy' dad told sons to lie, police say; Heenes unlikely to lose custody at this stage of the probe DENVER | Richard Heene instructed his children to lie to police and involved them in possible felony criminal behavior as part of last week's "balloon-boy... |
| Court: Landlord can be sued in dog bite The distraught mother of a boy whose flesh and muscle were viciously ripped into by a neighbor's pit bull can sue their former Waltham landlord for negligence... |
| Imams, airline settle lawsuit; Group taken off 2006 flight A tentative settlement has been reached in the lawsuit against US Airways Group Inc. by a group of Muslim imams who were kicked off a Minneapolis-to-Phoenix... |
| Domestic violence major health risk for Kentuckians: Economic stresses add to family strife Oct. 19--Domestic violence has reached such proportion for women in Kentucky that health care experts consider it a major health risk along with cardiovascular... |
| Dozens turn out to support student immigrants Oct. 20--POMPANO BEACH -- A Miami-Dade College student stood outside the Broward Transitional Center on North Powerline Road Monday afternoon. |
| City may not be ready for census; Study: No money set aside to get word out.; Failure to act could cost Atlanta millions and the state a congression... As it does every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin counting every person in America beginning next March. The question is, will metro Atlanta... |
| Supreme Court's Stevens keeps cards close to robe; Long-serving justice, 89, a force behind the scenes WASHINGTON -- In the 1970s, soon after Justice John Paul Stevens joined the Supreme Court, he asked a clerk to figure out the average age justices retired... |
| Killer now charged for not testifying; SAN FRANCISCO Jose Fuentes is charged with an unusual crime: doing nothing. In a novel case, San Francisco prosecutors have charged Fuentes, 34, with being an accessory... |
| TLC seeks end to Jon's media blitz TLC has gone after Jon Gosselin for breach of contract. Complaint, filed Friday morning in Montgomery County, Md. |
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