Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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Rodman sentenced to community service, probation
Tue,29 May 2012 04:59 PM PDT
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Dennis Rodman, pictured in 2011Former NBA star Dennis Rodman, known as much for his off-court antics as his court skills, was sentenced to 104 hours of community service and three years probation Tuesday for failing to pay child support.


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Jurors told to re-focus in former Senator Edwards' trial
Tue,29 May 2012 03:48 PM PDT
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Former U.S. Senator Edwards and daughter Cate leave for lunch during the jury deliberations at the federal courthouse in GreensboroGREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - The seventh day of jury deliberations in former Senator John Edwards' federal campaign finance trial brought firm reminders and a bit of levity on Tuesday but no decision about whether he broke the law while running for president. U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles told jurors she wanted to "re-focus their attention" on the importance of not independently researching the case or reading about it. She said it was crucial for them to keep their deliberations secret and to discuss the case only with all 12 members of the panel present in the jury room. ...


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Blaze Confirms: Conservative Blogger Arrested Following Court Hearing With Convicted Speedway Bomber Brett Kimberlin
Tue,29 May 2012 03:20 PM PDT
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TheBlaze.comUPDATE II: At approximately 5:30 p.m. ET Aaron Walker tweeted that he has been released from custody but that he cannot reveal any additional details until he speaks with his lawyer. The attorney was charged with "incitement," but released on his own recognizance.


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Dennis Rodman sentenced in child support case
Tue,29 May 2012 02:59 PM PDT
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Dennis Rodman arrives at family court in Orange Calif., on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. The flamboyant former NBA player is expected to be sentenced for contempt in a long-running divorce case in Orange County. Rodman was found guilty of four counts of contempt for failing to pay child support for his two children. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)Former NBA star Dennis Rodman might soon find himself working with at-risk teens or cleaning up streets.


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Former NBA star Rodman sentenced over child support
Tue,29 May 2012 02:42 PM PDT
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Hall of Fame inductee Dennis Rodman arrives for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Enshrinement Ceremony in SpringfieldLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hall of Fame basketball star Dennis Rodman, who played on five NBA championship teams, was ordered on Tuesday to perform 104 hours of community service for failure to pay child support. Rodman will be back in court on June 22, in part to determine how much money he owes. An attorney for his third ex-wife, Michelle, says the amount is at least $750,000 but Rodman's lawyer, Linnea Willis, says it is far less. ...


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Fugitive Venezuela judge helps elite U.S. anti-drugs unit
Tue,29 May 2012 01:12 PM PDT
Reuters - CARACAS/MIAMI (Reuters) - A former Venezuelan Supreme Court judge who fled the country last month is cooperating with an elite special operations unit of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration that targets major international traffickers, according to sources familiar with the case. Testimony by Eladio Aponte could pave the way for indictments of President Hugo Chavez's allies. That would embarrass the socialist leader and help Washington cast its ideological adversary as leading a pariah nation. ... Full Story
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Crown says man acquitted in Air India bombing didn't prove case for legal fees
Tue,29 May 2012 11:58 AM PDT
Associated Press - VANCOUVER - A Crown lawyer says a man seeking $9.2 million in legal costs stemming from Air India case has failed to prove prosecutors acted maliciously in proceeding to trial. Full Story
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Dennis Rodman sentenced in family court
Tue,29 May 2012 11:16 AM PDT
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Dennis Rodman arrives at family court in Orange Calif., on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. The flamboyant former NBA player is expected to be sentenced for contempt in a long-running divorce case in Orange County. Rodman was found guilty of four counts of contempt for failing to pay child support for his two children. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)Flamboyant former NBA star Dennis Rodman was sentenced in family court Tuesday to 104 hours of community service on four counts of contempt for failing to pay child support.


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Dennis Rodman to be sentenced in family court
Tue,29 May 2012 09:07 AM PDT
Associated Press - Flamboyant former NBA star Dennis Rodman is due in family court Tuesday to be sentenced on four counts of contempt for failing to pay child support. Full Story
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Review: Cranky old man brings fresh voice to crime
Tue,29 May 2012 07:40 AM PDT
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This book cover image released by Minotaur shows "Don't Ever Get Old," by Daniel Friedman. (AP Photo/Minotaur)remembering all his medications, worrying about early stage dementia and finding a place he can light up one of the endless string of Lucky Strike cigarettes without being hassled. No wonder he's reluctant to deal with an enemy from World War II, a fortune in Nazi gold and the gory deaths that surround it.


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Brazil's President Signs Historic DNA Database Legislation Designed to Solve and Prevent Violent Crime
Tue,29 May 2012 07:00 AM PDT
PR Newswire - New law will make Brazil safer and save lives Full Story
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Derby fire parents arrested for murder
Tue,29 May 2012 06:09 AM PDT
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All six children who died as a result of the blaze were aged 13 and underThe parents of six children killed in an arson attack on their home were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder.


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Pakistan cleric arrested over dancing death decree
Tue,29 May 2012 03:36 AM PDT
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The wedding took place in Gada village in the district of KohistanPolice in Pakistan on Tuesday arrested a Muslim cleric accused of sentencing six people to death for singing and dancing at a wedding in the north of the country.


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Quebec students, government to resume negotiations day after 84 arrested
Tue,29 May 2012 01:07 AM PDT
Associated Press - MONTREAL - Student leaders are set to resume talks with Quebec's provincial government this afternoon in a bid to finally end months of disruption and nightly demonstrations. Full Story
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Crime syndicate targets Singapore flights: police
Tue,29 May 2012 12:05 AM PDT
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Eighteen reports about in-flight thefts have been filed in Singapore so far this year, up from only one in 2011Singapore police warned on Tuesday that members of a Chinese crime syndicate were believed to be stealing money from the bags of passengers while they slept on flights to and from the country.


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Suspect in Wash. teen's death arrested in Oklahoma
Mon,28 May 2012 09:05 PM PDT
Associated Press - A Washington state man wanted in connection with the death of his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend who was found in a burning home was arrested in Oklahoma City on Monday, authorities said. Full Story
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Teen Arrested in Connection With Ex-Girlfriend's Death
Mon,28 May 2012 08:56 PM PDT
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Teen Arrested in Connection With Ex-Girlfriend's DeathA teen suspected in the murder of his ex-girlfriend has been arrested.


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Suspect in Wash. death arrested in Oklahoma
Mon,28 May 2012 07:27 PM PDT
Associated Press - Authorities in Oklahoma City have arrested the ex-boyfriend of a 17-year-old girl found dead inside a burning home in Washington state. Full Story
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Police say man is arrested in deaths of 4 in W.Va.
Mon,28 May 2012 03:02 PM PDT
Associated Press - Authorities say they've arrested a man wanted in connection with the deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a wooded part of central West Virginia. Full Story
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Conte investigated, Mauri arrested in Italy fix
Mon,28 May 2012 10:36 AM PDT
Reuters - ROME (Reuters) - Juventus coach Antonio Conte is under investigation and Lazio captain Stefano Mauri was arrested as part of a police probe into a widening match-fixing scandal on Monday, leaving Italian soccer in chaos on the eve of another major tournament. Italy defender Domenico Criscito, who like Conte and Mauri denies the allegations, has also been formally targeted in the investigation and officials have decided to leave him out of the squad for June's Euro 2012 tournament in Ukraine and Poland. ... Full Story
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Americans Arrested in Tokyo Death Investigation
Mon,28 May 2012 08:16 AM PDT
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Americans Arrested in Tokyo Death InvestigationIrish Exchange Student Nicola Furlong Was Found Dead in Tokyo Hotel Room


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As Edwards jury deliberates, how long is too long?
Mon,28 May 2012 08:05 AM PDT
Associated Press - The jury at the John Edwards trial is set to begin deliberating a seventh day on Tuesday, and speculation is growing that there may be a deadlock. Full Story
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Conte investigated, Mauri arrested in Italy fix
Mon,28 May 2012 05:19 AM PDT
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Juventus coach Conte reacts during the match against Napoli in their Italian Cup final at the Olympic stadium in RomeROME (Reuters) - Juventus coach Antonio Conte is under investigation and Lazio captain Stefano Mauri has been arrested as part of an Italian police probe into a widening match-fixing scandal, officials said on Monday. Italy defender Domenico Criscito, left out of the squad for Euro 2012 in Ukraine and Poland which starts in less than two weeks, has also been targeted in the investigation. Police visited the Coverciano training base where Italy are preparing for a friendly with Luxembourg on Tuesday. ...


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Conte investigated, Mauri arrested in Italy fix probe
Mon,28 May 2012 04:47 AM PDT
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Juventus' coach Conte looks on after their Italian Cup final soccer match against Napoli at the Olympic stadium in RomeROME (Reuters) - Juventus coach Antonio Conte is under investigation and Lazio captain Stefano Mauri has been arrested as part of an Italian police probe into a widening match-fixing scandal, officials said on Monday. Italy defender Domenico Criscito, left out of the squad for Euro 2012 in Ukraine and Poland which starts in less than two weeks, has also been targeted in the investigation. Police visited the Coverciano training base where Italy are preparing for a friendly with Luxembourg on Tuesday. ...


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Lazio captain arrested over match-fixing
Mon,28 May 2012 03:20 AM PDT
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Lazio soccer team captain Stefano Mauri, right, is taken in custody in Cremona, Italy Monday, May 28, 2012. Mauri is among more than twelve arrested as part of a wide-ranging investigation into match-fixing in football. Italian authorities also swept through the Italy national team training site near Florence, and are investigating Italy and Zenit St Petersburg defender Domenico Criscito a week before the national team leaves for the European Championship in Poland and Ukraine, and the coach of Italian champion Juventus, Antonio Conte for his alleged wrongdoing while coach of Siena.(AP Photo/Simone Spada, Lapresse)Italian authorities swept through the Italy national team training site near Florence Monday and made more than a dozen arrests, including Lazio captain Stefano Mauri, elsewhere as part of a wide-ranging investigation into match-fixing in soccer.


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