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Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight

2010-03-08
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Chief justice unsettled by Obama's criticism of Supreme Court - Los Angeles Times

2010-03-09
ABC NewsChief justice unsettled by Obama's criticism of Supreme CourtLos Angeles TimesObama's speech in January came a week after the high court ruled 5 to 4 that corporations had a free-speech right to spend unlimited sums to elect or defeat ...War of Words Continues Between White House, Supreme CourtABC News (blog)Roberts: Presidential address is 'pep rally'USA TodayRoberts: Scene at State of Union 'very troubling'The Associated PressEstes Park Trail-Gazette -Philadelphia Inquirer -Huffington Post (blog)all 266 news articles »

Washington state Supreme Court hears sealed-records case - Seattle Times

2010-03-09
France24Washington state Supreme Court hears sealed-records caseSeattle Times"There are broad systemic issues here," Michelle Earl-Hubbard told the court. "Clearly, guidance is needed across the state." The newspaper, which is owned ...Local Vaccine Lawsuit Goes To Supreme CourtKDKAState Supreme Court hears arguments on county records caseYakima Herald-RepublicHigh court will hear parents' vaccine casePhiladelphia InquirerRedOrbit -Kaiser Health News -CNNall 390 news articles »

Supreme Court Takes 'Informational Privacy' Case - Wired News

2010-03-09
89.3 KPCCSupreme Court Takes 'Informational Privacy' CaseWired NewsThe US Supreme Court is agreeing to decide how much personal information the federal bureaucracy may acquire on its workers. ...Supreme Court Case Tests Limits of Privacy and Background ChecksHR.BLR.comHigh court to rule on federal background probesSan Francisco ChronicleSupreme Court to hear case involving background checks for JPL employees89.3 KPCCSecurity Management -Reutersall 151 news articles »

US Supreme Court to consider issue with local ties - MyNews4

2010-03-09
ReutersUS Supreme Court to consider issue with local tiesMyNews4The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a controversial case later this year, and one Sparks family will be watching closely to see what justices decide. ...Supreme Court Examines Free SpeechKOMU-TVSlain Soldier's Father Takes Case To Supreme CourtWGAL LancasterSupreme Court to hear case on protestsLos Angeles TimesWHTM-TV -CBS 21 -Wall Street Journalall 515 news articles »

Ex-Edwards aide narrowly avoids jail over sex tape - The Associated Press

2010-03-10
Boston GlobeEx-Edwards aide narrowly avoids jail over sex tapeThe Associated PressAndrew Young narrowly escaped jail time at a hearing Tuesday in the courtroom of Superior Court Judge Abraham Penn Jones, who on two occasions declared that ...Ex-Edwards Aide Given Deadline Over Sex TapeABC NewsYoungs skirt jail timeNews & ObserverJudge mulls jail, but gives Young more timeDurham Herald SunMiamiHerald.com -LALATE (blog) -abc11.comall 436 news articles »

Kilpatrick lawyers say judge biased, improperly met with other side - Detroit Free Press

2010-03-10
The Detroit NewsKilpatrick lawyers say judge biased, improperly met with other sideDetroit Free PressKenny is hearing the challenge in his role as presiding judge of the criminal court. If he removes Groner, the case stays with him because he heard the case ...Chief judge arraigns ex-Mayor Kilpatrick in probation caseThe Detroit NewsEx-Detroit mayor arraigned on probation violationThe Associated PressKilpatrick appears for probation violationUPI.comDetroit Free Pressall 150 news articles »

Bankruptcy court OKs sale of Arizona media properties to Colorado company - Bizjournals.com

2010-03-09
East Valley TribuneBankruptcy court OKs sale of Arizona media properties to Colorado companyBizjournals.comA bankruptcy court judge Tuesday approved the sale of the East Valley Tribune and other Phoenix-area media holdings Tuesday to a Colorado company for $2.05 ...Court approves the sale of East Valley TribuneAZ Central.comFreedom Newspapers Wins Reorganization Plan ApprovalBusinessWeekCourt Approves Freedom Communication ReorganizationOrange County Business JournalEast Valley Tribune -OC Metro -TransWorldNews (press release)all 239 news articles »

Supreme Court Takes Aim at Chicago Gun Ban - U.S. News & World Report

2010-03-09
Eastern EchoSupreme Court Takes Aim at Chicago Gun BanU.S. News & World ReportIt's rare for Supreme Court justices to rib their robed brethren in open court. But that's what Justice Stephen Breyer apparently had in ...Second Amendment protects AmericansFort Dodge MessengerOn handgun ban, will Chicago succeed where DC failed?Culpeper Star ExponentGun controversy hits Starbucks and Supreme CourtAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)The Exponent -Boston Herald -Belleville News Democratall 78 news articles »

Pratt & Whitney to move quickly on court appeal - The Associated Press

2010-03-09
Pratt & Whitney to move quickly on court appealThe Associated PressPratt & Whitney said Tuesday a federal appeals court granted the jet engine maker's request for an expedited appeal of a lawsuit it lost as it tries to move ...Court To Move Quickly On Pratt & Whitney's Appeal Involving Plant ClosuresHartford Courantall 55 news articles »

Court Rules AG TroyKing has the Power - WSFA

2010-03-09
al.com (blog)Court Rules AG TroyKing has the PowerWSFAA court could make that decision. Monday, a Circuit Judge in Birmingham intervened ordering a response from the Attorney General on the Governor's Task ...Judge: Ala. AG, not task force, holds legal cardsBusinessWeekLocal Charity Bingo Halls May ReopenCBS42WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL |Governor, AG to meet over gaming issueWSFAall 56 news articles »

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Morning Five: 03.09.10 Edition

2010-03-09
The rush of conference awards are rolling in… here are some conference POYs that were announced on Monday: James Anderson, Oklahoma State (Big 12); Jerome Randle, California (Pac-10); Evan Turner, Ohio State (Big 10); Darington Hobson, ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Big 12 Tournament Preview

2010-03-09
The Jayhawks are just too good, and they basically have home court advantage for this whole tournament (the Big 12 Tournament is in Kansas City). The Aggies put up a fight in College Station, but it is incredibly tough to beat a Bill ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Morning Five: 03.10.10 Edition

2010-03-10
... with a select movie theater chosen by the NCAA overlords, the Final Four will be shown in living, breathing 3-D. Because nothing says March Madness like seeing Sherron Collins barreling down the court at you at 100 miles an hour. ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Big East Tourney Daily Diary: 1st ...

2010-03-10
Rob Dauster of Ballin is a Habit is spending the week as the RTC correspondent at the Big East Tournament. In addition to live-blogging select games throughout the tournament, he will post a nightly diary with his thoughts on each day's ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » RTC Live: Big East First Round ...

2010-03-09
Welcome back to RTC's coverage of the first day of the Big East tournament. Tonight, we are bringing you coverage of the 10-15 game between Providence and Seton Hall. Providence is an interesting team. They can score as well as anyone ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » RTC Top 25: FINAL

2010-03-09
Poll conducted for games through March 7. Analysis after the jump… QnD Analysis. It seems as though there's a new #1 team every week in our poll, yet that honor only rotates among a few candidates. With Syracuse falling to Louisville on ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Conference USA Tournament Preview

2010-03-09
Eli Linton is the RTC correspondent for the Summit League and an occasional contributor. He will be live-blogging some of the key games this weekend from Tulsa at the C-USA Tournament. Final Standings ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Big East Tournament Preview

2010-03-08
Rob Dauster of Ballin is a Habit is the RTC correspondent for the Big East Conference. Season in Review. The Big East regular season ended on Saturday, and I think it is safe to say that the league had a bit of an unpredictable season. ...

Rush The Court » Blog Archive » Set Your Tivo: 03.09.10

2010-03-09
quit your job and divorce your wife if that's what it takes to watch this game live **** – best watched live, but if you must, tivo and watch it tonight as soon as you get home *** – set your tivo but make sure you watch it later ...

The Court » Blog Archive » Does the Charter Apply to Landed ...

2010-03-09
A few weeks ago, the Supreme Court denied leave to appeal in Slahi v. Canada (Justice), 2009 FCA 259, first canvassed on TheCourt.ca by Padraic Ryan here. My post aims to briefly examine the international law aspects of the case and ...

RT @danielmaier: Chester City face being wound up in the High Court today. The judge is going to tell them they've won £100m.

2010-03-10
RT @danielmaier: Chester City face being wound up in the High Court today. The judge is going to tell them they've won £100m.

Court Report: Tuesday's gone: Trevor Ariza(notes) and Marcus Camby(notes) returned to the court Tu... http://bit.ly/a1thEr #fantasyfootball

2010-03-10
Court Report: Tuesday's gone: Trevor Ariza(notes) and Marcus Camby(notes) returned to the court Tu... http://bit.ly/a1thEr #fantasyfootball

@JessMWise according to my friend, he saw Jeff Goldblum in the food court at the Irvine Spectrum. I was jealous.

2010-03-10
@JessMWise according to my friend, he saw Jeff Goldblum in the food court at the Irvine Spectrum. I was jealous.

Chester City face being wound up in the High Court today. The judge is going to tell them they've won £100m.

2010-03-10
Chester City face being wound up in the High Court today. The judge is going to tell them they've won £100m.

Indian Govt. Cannot Block Porn Websites by Itself: Decision to ban a website lies in the hands of the court only a... http://bit.ly/bGsfOQ

2010-03-10
Indian Govt. Cannot Block Porn Websites by Itself: Decision to ban a website lies in the hands of the court only a... http://bit.ly/bGsfOQ

Indian Govt. Cannot Block Porn Websites by Itself: Decision to ban a website lies in the hands of the court only after any complain is made

2010-03-10
Indian Govt. Cannot Block Porn Websites by Itself: Decision to ban a website lies in the hands of the court only after any complain is made

Protea magistrate court: Kids from various schools outside the Protea magistrate court toyi-toying baying... http://bit.ly/d3fvE0 #Africa

2010-03-10
Protea magistrate court: Kids from various schools outside the Protea magistrate court toyi-toying baying... http://bit.ly/d3fvE0 #Africa

lool i ate at the old food court a few days ago! KFC!! reminded me of school! :) RT @ealsarraf: Lunch @ seef mall... How retro :)

2010-03-10
lool i ate at the old food court a few days ago! KFC!! reminded me of school! :) RT @ealsarraf: Lunch @ seef mall... How retro :)

RT @Sowetan: "You give bail,, we kill them".. Protesters outside the Protea Court - >> Click here for image gallery http://bit.ly/aBrL4A

2010-03-10
RT @Sowetan: "You give bail,, we kill them".. Protesters outside the Protea Court - >> Click here for image gallery http://bit.ly/aBrL4A <<

A drunk in court. The judge says "You've been brought here for drinking." The drunk says "Okay, let's get started. *Henny Youngman

2010-03-10
A drunk in court. The judge says "You've been brought here for drinking." The drunk says "Okay, let's get started. *Henny Youngman

Raj Thackeray Lessons Airtel For Not Highlighting Marathi: Few days back the Supreme Court objurgated MNS leader Raj T http://bit.ly/bvEPre

2010-03-10
Raj Thackeray Lessons Airtel For Not Highlighting Marathi: Few days back the Supreme Court objurgated MNS leader Raj T http://bit.ly/bvEPre

Q:What's the best gift you've ever given? A:my husband bought me a pair of black court shoes w... http://formspring.me/niccology/q/287409536

2010-03-10
Q:What's the best gift you've ever given? A:my husband bought me a pair of black court shoes w... http://formspring.me/niccology/q/287409536

Folks just need to stop hating on KOBE on the bball court... #justsayin

2010-03-10
Folks just need to stop hating on KOBE on the bball court... #justsayin

EC faces lawsuit over secret biofuel reports: The European Commission (EC) is being taken to court over its refusa... http://bit.ly/berko3

2010-03-10
EC faces lawsuit over secret biofuel reports: The European Commission (EC) is being taken to court over its refusa... http://bit.ly/berko3

War of Words Continues Between White House, Supreme Court: They see no problem with allowing the military industri... http://bit.ly/9kDO1i

2010-03-10
War of Words Continues Between White House, Supreme Court: They see no problem with allowing the military industri... http://bit.ly/9kDO1i

WP: When jobless benefits turn to welfare

2010-03-09
Millions of Americans have been forced to rely on unemployment payments for extended periods, and critics are taking aim.

Stocks rise a year after market hit bottom

2010-03-09
A year after the stock market began its comeback from 12-year lows, investors are looking for the next big thing.

Bankers winning financial reform battle

2010-03-09
As Congress inches toward a new set of rules to avert another global financial collapse, the score so far looks like Bankers 1, Consumers 0.
March 9: A driver says his Toyota suddenly accelerated to 90 mph, taking him on a terrifying 30-mile ride on a San Diego County freeway. With the help of a California Highway Patrol officer, the driver was able to bring the car under control. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Today Show)

Toyota, U.S. officials probe runaway Prius

2010-03-09
U.S. safety regulators and Toyota Motor Corp dispatched investigators to San Diego on Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day earlier.
March 9: A driver says his Toyota suddenly accelerated to 90 mph, taking him on a terrifying 30-mile ride on a San Diego County freeway. With the help of a California Highway Patrol officer, the driver was able to bring the car under control. NBC’s Miguel Almaguer reports. (Today Show)

How to stop your car when the throttle is stuck

2010-03-09
A quick primer on what to do if you find yourself in a car that has accelerated unintentionally. Experts recommend practicing for an emergency.

Class-action suits may cost Toyota billions

2010-03-09
Toyota owners claiming that recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the auto giant billions.

Toyota recalling all 2000 to 2003 Tundras

2010-03-09
Toyota said on Tuesday it would fix all Tundra pickups sold in the United States for the 2000 to 2003 model years to address a risk that part of the truck's frame could corrode.

Gas prices’ run likely won’t top $3 a gallon

2010-03-09
As the economy recovers, energy prices are rising and that is placing extra strain on families' budgets.

Jobless aid bill passes key Senate hurdle

2010-03-09
Legislation to give additional months of unemployment benefits to people who have been out of a job for more than half a year cleared a key hurdle Tuesday.
March 9: Lindsay Lohan is suing E*Trade Financial Corp for $100 million, saying a

Lohan sues E*Trade over ‘milkaholic’ baby

2010-03-09
The actress Lindsay Lohan has sued E*Trade Financial Corp for $100 million, saying a "milkaholic" baby girl who appeared in a recent commercial was modeled after her.

Job openings rise; hiring may start to pick up

2010-03-09
Job openings rose sharply earlier this year, a sign that employers might be preparing to step up hiring.

Young adults anxious about future, finances

2010-03-09
Young adult Americans are financially anxious, worried that they cannot meet their educational, housing and health care needs, according to a new poll.
Mary Jones stands with two of her employees at Answer 1 Communications, a phone answering service in Phoenix.

Answering service thrives by embracing change

2010-03-09
Against the odds, phone answering services like Answer 1 Communications have learned to thrive by embracing the same technology that once threatened to replace them.

Ranks of U.S. millionaires jumped last year

2010-03-09
The number of U.S. households with a net worth of at least $1 million jumped 16 percent last year after dipping sharply during the financial crisis, an industry consulting group says.

Comparing the top 3 tax-prep sites

2010-03-09
Confused by taxes? Here is a breakdown of what the major tax-prep services — Intuit TurboTax, H&R Block at Home and Second Story Software's TaxAct — offer for consumers.
March 9: A woman from suburban Philadelphia has been indicted for using the internet to recruit fighters to support terrorists overseas. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)

Pa. woman charged with recruiting jihadists

2010-03-09
A federal indictment accuses a Pennsylvania woman of using the Internet to recruit jihadist fighters and promote terrorism overseas, NBC News reports. Terrorism - United States - Pennsylvania - Articles and Reports - Al-Qaeda

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2010-03-09

This photo released by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows alleged evidence of fake test scores and California identification cards after they were confiscated from a California man.

Feds: Calif. man ran student visa fraud ring

2010-03-09
A ring accused of helping people from the Mideast obtain student visas by taking proficiency exams and classes for them has exposed a vulnerability in tracking foreign students. Visa - United States - International student - Fraud - Immigration
March 10: A New Jersey graduate student was fined $500 and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service for the January security breach that shut down a terminal at Newark Airport. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)

Suspect in Newark airport breach pleads guilty

2010-03-09
A graduate student from China charged with a security breach in Newark that led to worldwide flight delays pleads guilty and apologizes. Security - Business - Aviation - Transportation and Logistics - Airports
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Ex-spy chief: US misled allies over detainees

2010-03-09
United States intelligence agencies misled key allies, including Britain, about its mistreatment of suspected terrorists, the former head of the country's domestic spy agency, MI5, said Tuesday. United States - Intelligence agency - Espionage - MI5 - Britain
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Amsterdam airport tightens security after sting

2010-03-09
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport — the departure site for the Detroit underwear bomber — tightened security Tuesday after journalists orchestrated a sting operation that smuggled bottles of liquids onto planes bound for London and Washington. London - Washington - Amsterdam - Amsterdam Airport Schiphol - Detroit

Jury urges death penalty for former 'Bachelor No. 1'

2010-03-09
A California jury recommended Tuesday that a man who once appeared on "The Dating Game" be executed for the murders of four women and a child.

U.S.: 'Jihad Jane' backed terrorists

2010-03-09
A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted for conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, the Justice Department said.

Ex-doc sentenced for wife's poisoning

2010-03-09
A former Ohio doctor was sentenced to life in prison for poisoning his wife with cyanide five years ago. The judge lamented that she could not hand down a stiffer sentence.

Missing executive's body found in river

2010-03-09
The body of a missing energy executive was pulled from the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Tuesday, four days after he disappeared, police said.

Police: Ohio State shooter killed himself

2010-03-09
A gunman apparently angry over a poor evaluation entered an Ohio State University maintenance building today, killing a manager and then himself, police said.

Man pleads guilty in N.J. airport scare

2010-03-09
A New Jersey man who breached security to give his girlfriend a kiss, causing scores of flight delays, pleaded guilty Tuesday to defiant trespass, his lawyer said.

Oscar interrupter: I was wronged

2010-03-09
A documentary producer who interrupted a director's Oscar acceptance speech Sunday night says she was the one who was "big-footed" on stage.

China may ban eating dogs, cats

2010-03-09
Dogs bark and whine behind high chain-link fences, some of them gnawing the wire so hard they bleed at the mouths while cats packed into crowded cages cower in fear if anyone approaches.

Lawmaker foe of gay rights: I'm gay

2010-03-10
Why would a gay politician vote against gay rights?

Opinion: Gays have right to privacy, too

2010-03-09
Today is the first day same-sex weddings will be performed in the District of Columbia.

'Bachelor No. 1' wins date with executioner

2010-03-09
A California jury recommended Tuesday that a man who once appeared on "The Dating Game" be executed for the murders of four women and a child.

Graduates rally for embattled school

2010-03-10
Graduates of the nation's most vilified high school descended upon campus Tuesday evening to support the school's fired teachers. They also had a message for President Obama: Don't bash our school.

Oscar interrupter says she was wronged

2010-03-09
A documentary producer who interrupted a director's Oscar acceptance speech Sunday night says she was the one who was "big-footed" on stage.

Missing exec's body found in river, police say

2010-03-09
The body of a missing energy executive was pulled from the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Tuesday, four days after he disappeared, a police spokesman said.

U.S.: Pennsylvania woman tried to recruit terrorists

2010-03-09
A Pennsylvania woman has been indicted for conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and kill a person in a foreign country, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.

Out of the closet but stuck in his voting pattern

2010-03-10
Why would a gay politician vote against gay rights?

Healthier men want more sex for more years

2010-03-09
Healthier men, no matter their age, are going to have better sex more frequently and desire it more often than healthier women.

Sheen returning to '2 and a Half Men' after rehab stint

2010-03-10
Charlie Sheen is set to return to the set of his sitcom "Two and a Half Men," his publicist said.

Tiger Woods's college girlfriend: He deserves another chance

2010-03-09
Tiger Woods has apologized for repeatedly cheating on his wife -- and he's getting some support from an old flame who believes the golfer can be redeemed.

Suspect kills self in Ohio State shooting, police say

2010-03-09
A man apparently angry over a poor performance evaluation entered an Ohio State University maintenance building early Tuesday and opened fire, killing a manager before turning the gun on himself, police said.

Firing the $70 billion man

2010-03-10
On November 19, 2009 Jeffrey Gundlach was named a finalist for Morningstar's award for bond fund manager of the decade. For Gundlach, the nomination recognized 10 years of stellar results, exceeding even the returns of the legendary king of bonds, Bill Gross.

Firing the $70 billion man: Full version

2010-03-10
On November 19, 2009 Jeffrey Gundlach was named a finalist for Morningstar's award for bond fund manager of the decade. For Gundlach, the nomination recognized 10 years of stellar results, exceeding even the returns of the legendary king of bonds, Bill Gross.

Ford shares: Buy or sell?

2010-03-10
Ford is back. The automaker recently reported its first annual profit in four years; sales are improving; and investors have pushed up its stock 550% in the past year.

Green homes face a red light

2010-03-10
Lots of people, especially those trying to battle high utility bills, believe in energy-efficient homebuilding.

LifeLock settles with FTC for $12 million

2010-03-09
Federal regulators said Tuesday that LifeLock has agreed to pay $12 million to settle charges the company made deceptive claims about its ability to protect customers from identity theft.

Budget squeeze sours jobs picture

2010-03-09
Another big employer is hanging out the "Not Hiring" sign.

Cash for Clunkers: Better than we thought

2010-03-09
The government's Cash for Clunkers program resulted in a far bigger boost to car sales than was previously estimated, even by the government, according to a new analysis by Maritz Research, an automotive market research company.

Some execs get 'pity' bonus

2010-03-09
Maybe you missed your earnings target last year or your stock was crushed. But if you're a corporate executive, that might not necessarily prohibit you from earning a generous bonus.

Fears of a Greek bank run

2010-03-09
In the middle of the 2001 debt crisis, Argentines stormed their nation's banks to get their money out. To stop the stampede, the government imposed controls that allowed them to take out only $250 at a time and limited withdrawals for overseas trips to $1,000.

Cult soda maker Jones agrees to sharply discounted takeover

2010-03-09
Jones Soda, the struggling maker of cult-favorite soft drinks, has agreed to be acquired by rival Reed's at a deep discount in a deal worth just shy of $10 million, the companies said Tuesday.

House eyes last-minute tax break for Chile donations

2010-03-09
Taxpayers may still be able to deduct last-minute donations to Chile earthquake relief from their 2009 taxes, if a bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Tuesday is signed into law.

Oil falls as the dollar firms

2010-03-09
Oil prices fell Tuesday as a stronger dollar overshadowed a modest advance on Wall Street.

The Dow's best performer is ...

2010-03-09
The hottest blue chip stock this year isn't what you think. It's not a big bank on the mend, a gadget maker with a hot new product, or a retailer with soaring sales.

Cisco unveils ultra-fast Internet technology

2010-03-09
Cisco unveiled a new Internet technology Tuesday that it says will provide the ultra-fast data speeds necessary to stay ahead of users' rapidly growing online video demands.

U.S. minted more millionaires in 2009

2010-03-09
America's millionaires are on the rise again, according to a report issued Tuesday, after their ranks thinned out during the 2008 market meltdown.