Allergan suing US regulators, saying off-label marketing policy violates free-speech rightsNEW YORK — Allergan Inc., the maker of the Botox wrinkle treatment, challenged the government’s ban on off-label drug marketing to doctors, saying it violates the company’s right to freedom of speech. NH woman convicted of standoff after tax evasion case gets 35 years in prisonCONCORD, N.H. — A New Hampshire woman sentenced to 35 years in prison Friday for plotting to kill federal agents during a nine-month standoff at her fortress-like home said she will continue to fight government corruption from behind bars. Police: DNA on bloody clothes in Curacao match that of missing US diplomatSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The weeklong search for an American diplomat has taken a grim turn as investigators on the Dutch island of Curacao said DNA from bloody clothing strewn along a popular beach matched that of the missing man. German court rules that trial of John Demjanjuk can go ahead; trial dates not yet setMUNICH — A German court said Friday it has ruled that John Demjanjuk can be tried on charges of being an accessory to the murder of thousands at a Nazi death camp, and that the trial likely will start in early November. California authorities say 1981 murders of tribal leader, others was hit jobLOS ANGELES — California authorities believe an unsolved 1981 triple murder at the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians was a hit job orchestrated by a tribal casino director, financial adviser and others to cover up illegal activity, and state officials are seeking to have the main suspect extradited to California. Palestinians: Goldstone report on Gaza war crimes ‘remains alive’Palestinians say Goldstone report ‘remains alive’ GENEVA — Palestinian diplomats said Friday they will ensure a United Nations report on war crimes in Gaza “remains alive,” despite agreeing to delay a vote in the U.N. Human Rights Council on passing the document to the General Assembly for further action. Myanmar court rejects pro-democracy leader Suu Kyi’s appeal of latest house arrestYANGON, Myanmar — A Myanmar court rejected an appeal Friday by democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi for her release from house arrest, another reminder that the country’s military junta treads warily when considering concessions to the opposition or improving relations with the West. Myanmar court rejects pro-democracy leader Suu Kyi’s appeal against latest house arrestYANGON, Myanmar — A court in military-ruled Myanmar turned aside opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s latest bid for freedom Friday, rejecting an appeal against her most recent sentence of house arrest, government sources said. Texas judge clears way for gay divorce, says gay marriage ban violates equal-protection rightDALLAS — A Texas judge cleared the way for two Dallas men to get a divorce, ruling Thursday that Texas’ ban on same-sex marriage violates the constitutional guarantee to equal protection under the law. Montana attorney general launches investigation of jail deal with Calif companyBILLINGS, Mont. — Montana’s attorney general launched an investigation Thursday into a California company that wants to take over an empty jail in the rural city of Hardin, following revelations that the company’s lead figure is a convicted felon with a history of fraud. Diplomats: Palestinians drop support for UN resolution on Gaza ‘war crimes’ after US pressureGENEVA — The Palestinian Authority, under heavy pressure from the United States, has withdrawn its support for a U.N. Human Rights Council resolution on alleged war crimes in Gaza, diplomats said Thursday. Montana AG launches investigation of jail deal with Calif. entrepreneur who has checkered pastBILLINGS, Mont. — Montana’s attorney general has launched an investigation into a California company’s plan to take over the city of Hardin’s $27 million jail, following revelations that the company’s lead figure is a convicted felon with a history of fraud. Montana files lawsuit seeking freedom from federal gun control on merchandise made in stateHELENA, Mont. — If Montana has its way in a lawsuit filed Thursday, there will be far less federal gun control in the state. Complaint: 1981 murder of tribal leader, others in Calif. was hit jobLOS ANGELES — An unsolved 1981 triple murder that spawned decades of conspiracy theories was a hit job orchestrated by a tribal casino director, financial adviser and others to cover up illegal activity at the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians reservation, state authorities said Thursday in a felony complaint. Next CEO of BofA still uncertain, but will have to repair damaged relations, balance sheetNEW YORK — The CEO who succeeds the departing Ken Lewis at Bank of America Corp. will have plenty of repair work to do, including mending relationships with regulators and investors after the animosity that followed the acquisition of Merrill Lynch & Co. this past year. FBI explosives experts say NYC terror suspect had the goods to kill scores of peopleNEW YORK — The Afghan immigrant accused of buying large quantities of hair dye and nail polish remover to make explosives had the goods to kill scores of people in New York — a devastating attack on a scale with the transit bombings in London and Madrid, according to documents and interviews with former FBI experts. Court: NCAA must release documents related to Florida State University academic cheating caseTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The NCAA must release documents on Florida State University’s appeal of an academic cheating penalty because they are public records, a state appellate court ruled Thursday. Idaho Supreme Court sides with Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson in dispute with high-end home builderBOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson can take the contractor of their high-end Sun Valley home back to arbitration over claims of shoddy workmanship. Israel taking extraordinary steps to block prosecution of military, political leadersJERUSALEM — Stung by a damning U.N. report alleging war crimes in Gaza, Israel is taking extraordinary steps to fend off potential international prosecution of its political and military leaders, hiring high-powered attorneys, lobbying Western governments and launching a public relations blitz. Rebuffing Obama, House votes against bringing Guantanamo Bay detainees into USWASHINGTON — The House went on record Thursday against allowing detainees at the Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba to be transferred to the United States, even to face trial or to be jailed in maximum-security prisons. Calif. court weighs whether gang tattoo on 7-year-old warrants possible life sentence for dadFRESNO, Calif. — Enrique Gonzalez wanted his 7-year-old son to have a gang tattoo, like the many that adorn his own body. About that there is no dispute. US resists disclosure of classified material in resentencing in ‘Cuban Five’ spying caseMIAMI — The U.S. is resisting a judge’s order that could force disclosure of classified documents and other material sought by three men who are seeking reduced prison sentences for their 2001 convictions in a politically charged spying case. Elizabeth Smart says abductor raped her daily and threatened to kill if she attempted escapeSALT LAKE CITY — At knifepoint, Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her girlhood bedroom, she said, then led to a secluded mountain campsite, where a self-proclaimed prophet made her his 14-year-old polygamous “wife” in a quickie ceremony. Elizabeth Smart says abductor raped her daily, threatened to kill her if she tried to escapeSALT LAKE CITY — Elizabeth Smart says she was raped repeatedly each day after she was abducted from her bedroom seven years ago and told she would be killed if she yelled or tried to escape. Terror suspect convicted of terrorism-related charges in Austrian-Canadian plotMONTREAL — A Canadian resident was convicted on Thursday of four terrorism-related charges for plotting attacks in Germany and Austria in order to get the NATO nations to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. US resists disclosure of classified national security information in ‘Cuban Five’ spy caseMIAMI — The U.S. is resisting a judge’s order that could force disclosure of classified material in the case of three Cuban men convicted of spying. Judge orders FBI to release much of its interview with Cheney during CIA leak investigationWASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Thursday that the FBI must publicly reveal much of its notes from an interview with former Vice President Dick Cheney during the investigation into who leaked the identity of a CIA operative. US dad jailed in Japan: Ex-wife who took kids had worried about them losing Japanese identityFRANKLIN, Tenn. — An American father arrested in Japan for snatching his children from his ex-wife there had previously urged a Tennessee judge to keep them from leaving the United States after his ex-wife expressed concern about the two children losing their Japanese identity. Afghan lawmakers call for criminal investigation into election fraud, allege UN biasKABUL — A group of Afghan lawmakers called Thursday for criminal investigations into alleged fraud in the country’s disputed presidential election, saying a probe by a U.N.-backed panel has been tainted because some U.N. officials are biased in favor of President Hamid Karzai. Zimbabwe human rights activists sue state for $500 million after terror charges droppedHARARE, Zimbabwe — A prominent Zimbabwean human rights activist and eight others are suing the government for $500 million after terror charges against them were dropped because they had been beaten and tortured, their lawyer said Thursday. |
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