4 groups file legal briefs in Supreme Court in support of ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio’s appealDENVER — Four groups have filed friend-of-the-court briefs supporting former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio’s appeal to the Supreme Court of his insider trading conviction. Pa. mother pleads guilty to third-degree murder in starvation death of disabled daughter, 14PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia woman has pleaded guilty to murder in the 2006 starvation death of her disabled daughter. EPA raids offices of Chicago suburb accused of using contaminated well water for decadesCRESTWOOD, Ill. — Federal agents raided a Chicago suburb’s government offices Wednesday to look for evidence of any crimes related to allegations the village knowingly drew drinking water from a tainted well for decades. Chess champion Garry Kasparov stages guerrilla protest at Khodorkovsky trialMOSCOW — Chess master Garry Kasparov staged the latest of his guerrilla hit-and-run protests against the Kremlin on Wednesday, showing up at the criminal trial of a former billionaire and engaging in a brief, heated debate with one of the prosecutors. Supreme Court: Accidental and intentional shootings during crime should bring same penaltyWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says accidentally shooting a gun during the commission of a crime should bring the same penalties as intentionally using a firearm. UN judge rejects Karadzic challenges on jurisdiction, taking a step toward war crimes trialTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — A judge at the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Wednesday rejected challenges by Radovan Karadzic and said the U.N. court had jurisdiction to try him on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. Obama administration asks Congress to change sentences for crack, powdered cocaineWASHINGTON — The Obama administration joined a federal judge Wednesday in urging Congress to end a racial disparity by equalizing prison sentences for dealing and using crack versus powdered cocaine. Hulk Hogan’s wife trying to cash in on his ‘O.J.’ commentsWASHINGTON - Hulk Hogan’s estranged wife Linda Bollea is seeking thousands of dollars from the ex wrestler after he drew a comparison between his ongoing divorce to that of O.J. Simpson’s murder trial. Sonia, Advani among 1,567 in round three of polls (Curtainraiser)NEW DELHI - Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) prime ministerial candidate L.K. Advani will be among the 1,567 candidates whose political fates will be decided Thursday when the third phase of Election 2009 is held across nine states and two union territories. Police arrest mall cashier in DDA housing scandalNEW DELHI - Jeet Ram, a cashier at a shopping mall in northwest Delhi, has been arrested for his alleged financial involvement in a multi-million rupee Delhi Development Authority (DDA) housing scandal, the police said Tuesday. Conn. educator, former NYPD officer is honored by Obama as nation’s Teacher of the YearHARTFORD, Conn. — A special education teacher and former police officer was honored by President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday as the 2009 National Teacher of the Year. FBI arrests California financier Danny Pang on charges of dodging SEC regulationsLOS ANGELES — California-based financier Danny Pang has been arrested by the FBI on charges of structuring cash transactions so he wouldn’t have to report them to federal regulators. Britney Spears’ former manager and attorney ordered to stay away from pop singerLOS ANGELES — A judge has ordered Britney Spears’ former manager and an attorney to stay away from the pop singer for the next three years. 3 brothers in plot to kill soldiers, maybe at Fort Dix, claim innocence but get life sentencesCAMDEN, N.J. — Three immigrant brothers involved in a plot to kill military personnel, possibly on Fort Dix, were sentenced Tuesday to spend the rest of their lives in prison. Democrats want special counsel to conduct torture probeWASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats turned up the pressure on the Obama administration Tuesday to start a criminal investigation by a special counsel into harsh interrogations of terrorism suspects. Pope demands soul-searching by those responsible for poor construction in Italy quake zoneL’AQUILA, Italy — Pope Benedict XVI embraced the survivors of Italy’s deadly earthquake Tuesday as he walked through their muddy tent camp and demanded “serious soul-searching” from those responsible for the shoddy construction blamed for many of the 296 deaths. Now, slipper thrown at Karnataka chief ministerBANGALORE - Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa became the latest target of the ‘footwear missile’ Tuesday when a slipper was hurled at him while he was addressing an election meeting. Police said it was the handiwork of a vagabond who appeared drunk. Plans for public database scrapped, but net surfers to be monitored in BritainLONDON - The British Home Secretary has scrapped plans for a public database, but has asked communications firms to monitor and record all internet contacts between people. Maximum candidates for Uttar Pradesh’s third phase poll in LucknowLUCKNOW - The Lucknow parliamentary seat is set to make records as Uttar Pradesh goes to polls for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections Thursday. Not only does the constituency have the highest number of candidates, it also tops the list of seats with nominees facing criminal charges. Hindus ask Australia to urgently develop a “bill of rights”Hindus have asked Australia to create a “bill of rights” as a high-priority.
Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Australia was one of the few Western countries that did not have a charter of rights. Mumbai goes to vote in final phase April 30MUMBAI - About 13.9 million voters will exercise their franchise in 10 constituencies in Maharashtra in the third and final phase of the Lok Sabha polls Thursday. Six of the 10 constituencies fall in Mumbai while the remaining four are in adjacent Thane district. Gay community gives thumbs up to ‘relatively tolerant’ CongressNEW DELHI - The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) community, which has been opposing ‘discriminatory’ laws against them, has hardly got support from any political party. Nevertheless, most of the community members have decided to cast their vote for the Congress since they feel it is ‘relatively’ more tolerant than the others. China to step up security ahead of nation’s 60th anniversaryBEIJING — China announced plans Tuesday to ramp up public security ahead of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Communist nation, after a similar campaign last year for the Olympic Games. Report: Nearly all gov’t wiretaps involve cell phones or other portable devicesWASHINGTON — Law enforcement has gone mobile in its pursuit of wiretaps, as more Americans rely on their cell phones to communicate even in possibly criminal cases. Midwest gears up for tourism related to ‘Public Enemies’ film opening this summerMILWAUKEE — John Dillinger: America’s most notorious criminal or Robin Hood of the Great Depression? Peru grants political asylum to Chavez foe charged with corruption in VenezuelaLIMA, Peru — Peru’s government said Monday that it has granted political asylum to a Venezuelan opposition leader who faces corruption allegations in his homeland but claims to be persecuted by leftist President Hugo Chavez. Feds: Ga. prof wanted in shootings left behind empty passport wallet, has Amsterdam ticketATHENS, Ga. — The manhunt for a University of Georgia professor suspected in the shooting deaths of his wife and two men shifted away from this campus town Monday as the FBI revealed he has a plane ticket for the Netherlands later this week and left behind an empty passport wallet. New memorial commemorates workers who lost their lives on the jobWASHINGTON — Labor leaders are dedicating a national memorial to honor the more than 5,000 workers who lose their lives on the job each year. Mayawati questions authenticity of Vajpayee appeal to Lucknow votersLUCKNOW - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Monday questioned the authenticity of former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s letter, being used by the Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Lucknow candidate Lalji Tandon as an appeal to the people of the state capital for support. 33 millionaires among candidates for Delhi’s 7 seatsNEW DELHI - As many as 33 millionaires and 20 people with criminal records will fight for Delhi’s seven Lok Sabha seats that go to polls May 7. |
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