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Bush Pardons 14 and Commutes 2 Prison Sentences; More Expected
George Bush announced the pardons of 14 individuals and commuted 2 prison sentences today, and many more are expected to receive the same breaks before the president concludes his term on January 20. "The... 327 views | 5 comments | 26 recommendations
Formula 1 Drivers Call For Steward System Overhaul
The lobby for change comes from drivers. This action is a little reminiscent of how CART got started ... a move giving drivers and teams a greater voice in race management."Leading Formula One drivers have joined... 156 views | 6 comments | 26 recommendations
Man convicted of murder in 'Precious Doe' case
"KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) -- A man who kicked his girlfriend's daughter in the head and dumped her body in the woods was convicted Wednesday, resolving a case that haunted the Kansas City, Missouri, area during the four years the 3-year-old was known only as "Precious Doe."...Alleged KKK member's conviction overturned on a technicality
A three-judge panel has overturned the 2007 conviction of alleged Ku Klux Klan member James Ford Seale on a technicality. In the 20 page ruling that came down Tuesday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed...419 views | 3 comments | 5 recommendations
Schwarzenegger signs bill banning texting by motorists
California will ban drivers from sending text messagesn while driving, after the governor signed legislation banning the practice into law. Since July, California drivers have been banned from using their cell phones...112 views | 3 comments | 7 recommendations
Hamilton loses Belgian GP penalty appeal
"(CNN) -- Lewis Hamilton failed to overturn his penalty from the Belgian Grand Prix on Tuesday, leaving the McLaren driver with a one-point lead over Ferrari rival Felipe Massa in the Formula One standings with four...Nigerian Preacher Told to Divorce 82 of His Wives
Nigerian preacher Mohammed Bello Abubakar has been told to divorce 82 of his 86 wives. "Abuja A Muslim preacher in Nigeria with 86 wives is to marry again despite being told to divorce 82 of his partners by Islamic elders. Mohammed Bello, 84, has at least 170 children. " If... Refusing to be silenced
"On July 24, about 100 people gathered in Baltimore for a forum to stand up against a long-term spying operation conducted by the Maryland State Police against anti-death penalty and antiwar activists. The... FAA proposes $7.1 million fine against American
In some news that the airline industry could do without, the FAA has proposed a massive $7.1 million fine against American Airlines, saying that "American Airlines knowlingly flew planes that needed saftey repairs".... Laypeople to decide death penalty in Japan
Starting next May, jury duty in Japan will become an even heavier responsibility, as the country's new "lay-judge" program will sometimes empower ordinary citizens to deliver death sentences.The ethics of the death penalty aside, I find it fascinating--and terrible,... 271 views | 3 comments | 20 recommendations
Supreme Court Rejects Death Penalty for Child Rape
Update: June 26 | - Matthew Yglesias provides the best analysis I've seen so far: " My evolving view of the death penalty is that there are situations one could envision wherein punishment by execution would be a... I saved Corby from death penalty: Tampoe
"Schapelle Corby`s Australian former lawyer says the Corby family should be grateful to him for saving her from a death sentence.Corby, 30, was convicted in 2005 for smuggling 4.2kg of marijuana in her boogieboard...Euro 2008 Semi Final - And Then There Were Four
"Euro 2008 Semi Final - And Then There Were Four #fullpost{display:inline;} digg_url="http://www.lovefooty.net/2008/06/euro-2008-semi-final-and-then-there.html"; Euro 2008 Semi Final - Germany, Russia, Spain and TurkeyThe group stages and quarter finals of Euro 2008...Euro 2008: Spain 0-0 Italy, Spain win 4-2 on Penalties
Spain win, and deservedly so, a poor game but Spain were the better team. So now a meeting with Russia, a pretty mixed bag in the last four."Spain beat Italy 4-2 on penalties to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2008...Breaking News: Italy in Quarterfinals of Euro 2008 Defeating France
"It is breaking news. The match between Italy and France has just finished. Italy has won the match by and is now in the quarterfinal as the second position team from Group C of Euro 2008. It was an amazing win for Italy. "
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