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Gov. Quinn, Emanuel's administration haggle over corruption in casino debate
Chicago Sun-Times
“As Governor Quinn knows very well, there is the potential for corruption at all levels of Government, which is why we agree that the Gaming Board should have maximum oversight over all gaming in Illinois,” the Mayor's spokeswoman Sarah Hamilton said ...

At 17, Sonali Mukherjee had everything going for her. She was a beautiful, intelligent and ambitious young woman, dedicated to excelling in her studies.

Daily Beast
Mark Carson Anti-Gay Hate Crime Draws Protesters In NYC - Huffington Post
Huffington Post
NEW YORK -- The killing of a gay man who police say was taunted with homophobic slurs drew thousands of people to the scene of the crime to restore a sense of safety to one of the nation's most gay-friendly neighborhoods. Fabio Cotza, a gay member of ...
NYC hate crime rocks LGBT communityMSNBC
Gay Shooting No ShockerDaily Beast
The Murder of Mark Carson: A Hate Crime Where It Wasn't ExpectedThe Atlantic Wire
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TheNewsTribune.com
Luis Arroyo, 17, And Cristobal Arroyo, 15, Sentenced In Murder Of 15-Year-Old ...
Huffington Post
Two teens lured a boy into their home and brutally murdered him over a little cash and handful of marijuana. The gruesome allegations became fact on Monday when Luis and Cristobal Arroyo -- 17 and 15 -- pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the ...
Tacoma teens plead guilty to recycling bin murderQ13 FOX
Tacoma brothers plead guilty to first-degree murderOregonLive.com

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On a sunny winter's afternoon, June 1954 in Christchurch New Zealand, two teenage girls, Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker, accompanied by Pauline's mother, Honorah Parker, went for a walk in Victoria Park. There the girls put into action their plan to murder Honorah. Peter Graham http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-graham/

Two teens lured a boy into their home and brutally murdered him over a little cash and handful of marijuana. The gruesome allegations became fact... Andy Campbell http://www.huffingtonpost.com/andy-campbell/

JPSO investigating second murder in Harvey
NOLA.com
Less than three hours after Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputies found a man with multiple gunshot wounds dead in a Harvey field, detectives were called out to investigate the murder of a another man shot 2 miles away. The victim, who was shot ...

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CBS News
"iPad Murder": Nev. teen killed when two men allegedly tried to go "Apple picking"
CBS News
The paper reported that authorities said the 18-year-old Dismont and 21-year-old Solid were taken to the Clark County jail on Sunday charged with open murder, robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery. "We're very confident we got the two who were there ...
Murder Suspect in iPad Case was Aspiring Baseball PlayerKLAS-TV

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A trial examining the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk policy headed to a judge Monday after attorneys delivered their closing arguments after nine weeks of testimony.

Hollywood Reporter
Cannes Crime Spree: Burglaries, Physical Attacks - The Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter
Cannes Crime Spree Continues With More Burglaries, Physical Attacks. 6:36 AM PDT 5/21/2013 by Sharon Swart. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. Email; Print. Comments. Cannes Film Festival Landscape at Night - H 2013. Getty Images. Cannes ...

Asking Josh Silver: What's the American Anti-Corruption Act all about?
Washington Times
FLORIDA, May 21, 2013 — Activists on the left and right alike believe that the “other side” is inherently more corrupt. Is malfeasance an equal problem on both ends of the political spectrum? During the years ahead, is the influence of special ...

BANGOR, Maine — A 20-year-old Maine man has been charged with murder in the death of a 15-year-old girl who was last seen more than... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-hoffer/

New York Daily News
Thug gives testimony in murder trial of Officer Peter Figoski
New York Daily News
Tejada, a part of the robbery crew who got a reduced sentence in return for his testimony, detailed the planning of the 2011 crime. He placed defendants Nelson Morales and Kevin Santos squarely in the mix — contrary to their denials. Both face a ...

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Bulgaria footballer-turned-mayor wins corruption appeal
GlobalPost
Lechkov, 45, has been facing several mismanagement, abuse of power, document fraud and corruption-related trials for decisions he took during his two terms as mayor of his native southeastern town of Sliven between 2003 and 2011. He has been handed ...

Nyasa Times
Corruption is now rife in Malawi – Jumbe
Nyasa Times
Former Finance Minister and now president of the New Labour Party (NLP) Friday Jumbe says corruption has became endemic in Malawi, accusing President Joyce Banda and her government of failing to show real vigour to fight graft. According to Jumbe ...
Govt not fighting corruption—Jumbe - The BNL TimesThe Times Group (blog)

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Yeshiva World News
IDF Receives New Advanced Riot Protection Equipment
Algemeiner
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Central Command has received new advanced equipment and tools to help its soldiers combat violent riots, particularly in Judea and Samaria, according to the IDF's website. The new equipment and tools include protective ...
IDF Central Command Receives New Riot Dispersal EquipmentYeshiva World News
IDF testing new 'sponge-tipped' bullet for riots in West BankIsrael Hayom
New Protective Suits, Advanced GPS to Arm IDFArutz Sheva

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Penalty Phase Begins In Kaboni Savage Murder Case
CBS Local
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The penalty phase begins today for convicted drug kingpin and mass murderer Kaboni Savage, with the jury considering life in prison or death in a rare federal death penalty case. Savage, already serving 30 years on the drug ...

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A former police detective was convicted of kidnapping and rape last year—but before he could be sentenced, he committed suicide. But he's not off the hook: A California judge could still sentence Anthony Orban despite his death. "The only reason he is not here is because he volunteered to...

Link Riot: Highlights From 'Star Trek' and NASA's Google Hangout
NextMovie (blog)
... ]. • Help bring a 9-foot Hulk statue (and some computers) to a Chicago public library. [A.V. Club]. • Emma Watson believes zombies are coming. At least, in this clip from 'This is the End.' [MTV Movies Blog]. • See new notes written by J.K. Rowling ...