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Murder trial make-unders (Photos)
Not every first-degree murder defendant dresses up or cleans up nicely for their trial. Students of criminal justice encounter three such exceptional case studies in 2013.In fact, the 2013 sizzling summer trial troika features close encounters of...
examiner.com (9 minutes ago)
Hidden Gem: Walls of Masonic Temple rife with art
Time is running out on the Masons' 85-year tenure in what was their extraordinary temple at 520 E. Main St., a fact visitors are reminded of by the grandfather clock on the third floor.
thestarpress.com (37 minutes ago)
King Felix outdueled by Holland in loss to Rangers
Even Seattle's "King" couldn't stop the Mariners' slide. In fact, the problems just keep building for the Mariners.
miamiherald.com (1 hour ago)
King Felix outdueled by Holland in loss to Rangers
Even Seattle's "King" couldn't stop the Mariners' slide. In fact, the problems just keep building for the Mariners.Nelson Cruz hit his 12th homer of the season, David Murphy drove in three runs and the Texas Rangers roughed up Seattle ace Felix Hernandez in a 5-2 win on Saturday night, handing the Mariners their...
thenewstribune.com (1 hour ago)
Inside the complicated world of zoning boards
Serving on a zoning board of adjustment for a city or town means having to come to terms with the fact "there's always someone mad at you."
seacoastonline.com (1 hour ago)
ROBERT PRICE: Infallibility has some real drawbacks
Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood slapped down critics of his department with such confident certainty at last week's news conference addressing David Sal Silva's fatal skirmish with officers, he may not want to hear this. He so authoritatively relegated the media to the role of irresponsible alarmists he might...
bakersfieldcalifornian.com (2 hours ago)
JAKES Day teaches youngsters to respect wildlife, weaponry
Snakes, scorpions and tarantulas were just a few of the eye-popping sights Saturday as part of JAKES Day at Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center. The Anderson, S.C., foothills chapter of the National Turkey Wildlife Federation sponsors the annual Memorial Day weekend event, which was free and open to the public. It is...
gainesvilletimes.com (3 hours ago)
The big secret: Gun-related deaths have declined
Where are all the gun-grabbing wackos since news came out that firearms-related deaths are, in fact, way down. On May 7, the Justice Department made public a study that shows firearm-related homicides
phillyburbs.com (3 hours ago)
Nelson shoulders burden for missed call
Umpire Jeff Nelson took no solace from the fact that he wasn't the only one fooled when he mistakenly called the second out of a Rangers double play in the second inning of Texas' 9-5 win in Seattle on Friday night.
mlb.com (4 hours ago)
Tiverton, other RI school districts planning for transition to new school curriculum
The Tiverton School Department's transition to a new state-mandated curriculum will happen soon - next fall, in fact. Like every public school district in Rhode Island, Tiverton has worked to develop a curriculum in line with Common Core State Standards, a national program of education standards adopted by 45...
heraldnews.com (5 hours ago)
Sarah Geronimo beats Robert Pattinson in Yahoo! trend
Everyone is excited for her "24/SG" concert tour, in fact, some of her fans in the U.S tweeted earlier this afternoon, May 25, 2013 that they are on their way to watch her show at the...
examiner.com (6 hours ago)
Hennessey turns Ford F-150 Raptor into rugged VelociRaptor SUV
The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is one of the most rugged, off-road-capable pickup trucks out there. In fact, in a showdown of four of the most off-road-savvy pickups on Earth, PickupTrucks.com named the 2012 F-150 SVT Raptor its winner, lauding it for one of the more dominant contest performances of 2012. Hennessey...
gizmag.com (6 hours ago)
MP says Woolwich 'killers' should be compared to Jack the Ripper and not dubbed terrorists
Alec Shelbrooke, a ministerial aide, said the fact that the attackers cited Allah to horrified onlookers should not mean the incident be classified as a ‘terrorist’ incident.
dailymail.co.uk (7 hours ago)
Tony Parker -- Denied Table at Memphis Restaurant
San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker was denied a table at a Memphis restaurant last night -- but the restaurant said it has nothing to do with the fact his team is playing their Grizzlies in the NBA playoffs.Parker was turned away from the…
tmz.com (7 hours ago)
Indy 500 Q&A
Entering Sunday’s 97th Indianapolis 500 (11 AM EDT, ABC), more questions than normal abound. Qualifying has not truly answered any of them, and in fact, likely created several more. So, with the full knowledge that these...
examiner.com (8 hours ago)
(UPDATED) Fox News Knew of Department of Justice Subpoena in 2009, According To Report
The New York Times revealed today that the Justice Department informed Fox News of its subpoena of Chief Washington correspondent James Rosen's phone logs, a fact which Fox News did not disclose...
mediaite.com (8 hours ago)
On-street parking expanding in Elmwood Village
Parking regulations in the Elmwood Village are being relaxed to help alleviate an increasing parking crunch in one of Buffalo’s busiest commercial strips. The city will allow more on-street parking on selected streets around Elmwood Avenue, following a request from the Elmwood Village Association and positive...
buffalonews.com (8 hours ago)
Damien Echols: how I survived death row
In 1993, three eight-year-old boys – Steve Branch, Michael Moore and Christopher Byers – were murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. "It was the subject of every newscast, on the front page of every newspaper, it was all they were talking about on the radio," Damien Echols says. "If you went to the grocery store,...
guardian.co.uk (8 hours ago)
Jenna Lyons: fashion queen of America | profile
It is Memorial Day weekend in America, the unofficial start of summer, and my friend and her teenage daughter are in the Hamptons, having scored an invitation to stay at the beachside mansion of one of New York's wealthiest families. "What are you going to wear?" I asked my friend, before she set off, mindful of the...
guardian.co.uk (8 hours ago)
MPs says Woolwich 'killers should be compared to Jack the Ripper and not dubbed terrorists
Alec Shelbrooke, a ministerial aide, said the fact that the attackers cited Allah to horrified onlookers should not mean the incident be classified as a ‘terrorist’ incident.
dailymail.co.uk (8 hours ago)
Truth behind the death of suffragette Emily Davison is finally revealed
As an emblem of women's emancipation Emily Wilding Davison has always been controversial. The suffragette who was fatally injured at the Epsom racecourse during the Derby 100 years ago under the hooves of the king's horse has been saluted by some as a brave martyr and attacked by others as an irresponsible...
guardian.co.uk (8 hours ago)
Lamprell takes the heat off by meeting in Dubai
In an age where one or two shareholders have made occasional moves that might be portrayed as courageous, and posed the odd tricky question to company management, here is a public relations quandary. How does a London-listed company best stage an annual general meeting as shareholders reflect on a year in which (a)...
guardian.co.uk (8 hours ago)
The Truth about Your Credit Information
The basic culprits to wrong credit score management are the fact that consumers don’t get familiar with the complexities of credit reports generation and evaluation. Consumers can possibly correct their worn information if they know their...
examiner.com (9 hours ago)
Generations are divided on feelings about Muslims after London attack | Matthew Goodwin
Events such as the brutal murder of Drummer Lee Rigby can often act as lightning rods in society, triggering a sharp shift in public attitudes and fuelling prejudice against minorities. Many have suggested that the events in Woolwich have fuelled a wave of public hostility towards British Muslims and Islam more...
guardian.co.uk (9 hours ago)
Borussia Dortmund's underdogs go down biting against Bayern Munich | Paul Wilson
Great final, two stupendously gifted sides, but seekers of romance and improbable endings will have to make do with this year's FA Cup final. Dortmund's players and supporters gave it their all, and in the end it was not quite enough. Bayern were not vastly superior, in fact the game was so evenly contested it made...
guardian.co.uk (10 hours ago)
WATCH: Navy Dad Reunites With Kids In Surprise Memorial Day Reunion
A Chicago-area naval officer gave his two small daughters an amazing Memorial Day surprise during a scavenger hunt at the Lewis Joliet Mall Friday night. First Class Petty Officer Aaron Haines reunited with his girls after more than a year and a half at sea near Japan, according to CBS Chicago. “I can’t help but be...
huffingtonpost.com (10 hours ago)
Krugman: There's 'No Room For Independent Thinking' In The Conservative Movement
Holding on to the conservative label can be tough, especially if you have your own ideas that counter the mainstream, according to Paul Krugman. The Nobel Prize-winning economist wrote in a blog post Saturday that people who identify as conservative, but take stances opposing the conservative mainstream --...
huffingtonpost.com (10 hours ago)
Here's Proof Obama's Good For Business
Despite conservative claims otherwise, the evidence seems to be mounting that the Obama Presidency has been good for business. What's a little less clear is if he's boosted the rest of us. The latest sign? President Barack Obama is just the fifth president in the 84-year history of the S&P 500 index to see it...
huffingtonpost.com (10 hours ago)
Why Your Memorial Day BBQ May Be Super-Expensive This Year
Your stomach may be fuller, but your wallet will likely feel lighter after your Memorial Day barbeque this year. Wholesale beef prices soared to an all-time high last week, which could result in record-setting prices for shoppers looking to grill up some burgers and steaks this Memorial Day weekend, the Wall Street...
huffingtonpost.com (10 hours ago)
With The Unwind Approaching, Here Are $18.6 Billion SAC Capital's Largest Stock Positions
Nearly three years ago, following the publishing of "Is The SEC's Insider Trading Case Implicating FrontPoint A Sting Operation Aimed At S.A.C. Capital?" which exposed the key biotech aspect of SAC's insider trading strategy, and which linked SAC, and the hedge fund world in general, to expert networks three weeks...
zerohedge.com (11 hours ago)
