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Mother of St. George murder victim 'chained to the past' by court delays
Salt Lake Tribune
Her 20-year-old daughter, Jerrica Christensen, was murdered in 2010 inside a St. George apartment. But now, over two years later, Hensley says she still hasn't found closure in her daughter's death as two men — Paul C. Ashton, 33, and Brandon P. Smith ...
One murder suspect set for possible plea agreementSt. George Daily Spectrum

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(DETROIT) -- Just over a year after the anniversary of Jane Bashara's death, the man who admitted to killing her will be sentenced Tuesday in... ABC News Radio http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-sands/

PRETORIA, South Africa -- The statements from Oscar Pistorius' defense and the prosecution give conflicting accounts of what happened in the shooting death of Reeva... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-greenberg/

TOWSON, Md. — A high school sophomore pleaded guilty to attempted murder Tuesday in the shooting of an intellectually disabled classmate last year in suburban... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/william-mcguinness/

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared likely Tuesday to side with Monsanto Co. in its claim that an Indiana farmer violated the company's patents on... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-gerken/

8 arrested in murder of Russian councilman
Fox News
Four other men are charged with the murder-kidnapping, and another three with a related theft. The case has gathered wide public attention. Some Russians have referred to it as a "postcard from the 1990s," when business, political and criminal ...

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When it comes to taxes, nobody is exempt. This includes politicians who make D.C. their second home when they are elected to Congress. Sen. Mary... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/will-wrigley/

In December it was reported that Justin Bieber was the target of a foiled murder plot, and now new details about the plan have emerged... Stephanie Marcus http://www.huffingtonpost.com/stephanie-marcus/

PRETORIA, South Africa -- Here are excerpts from the prosecution's affidavit against Oscar Pistorius, whom they have charged with premeditated murder over the Feb. 14... AP http://www.huffingtonpost.com/chris-greenberg/

BBC News
Cameron promises India co-operation in corruption probe
BBC News
David Cameron has promised to "share any relevant information" on corruption allegations over India's procurement of helicopters from the Anglo-Italian company AgustaWestland. India has suspended payments under the terms of the £480m contract, ...
Cameron deals with corruption claims during India tripChannel 4 News
Corruption row spoils Cameron trade talks in IndiaMetro
David Cameron Hears Corruption Concerns Relating To Indian Westland ...Huffington Post UK
E&T magazine -This is Somerset -CanIndia News
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Did Homophobia Convict a Wisconsin Woman of Murder?
Huffington Post
In light of the progress that's been made by the LGBT movement, it's hard to imagine that not too long ago an innocent woman could be convicted of murder because she was a lesbian. And, it's harder still to believe that it could happen in a progressive ...

National Post
Judge threatens to charge witness at Quebec corruption inquiry with perjury
Toronto Star
Judge threatens to charge witness at Quebec corruption inquiry with perjury. The alleged middleman who delivered cash payments from Montreal construction firms to the Mafia has been threatened with charges of perjury and contempt of court after ...
Corruption inquiry witness known as 'Mr. Sidewalk' questions existence of MafiaVictoria Times Colonist
Graeme Hamilton: Quebec corruption inquiry has trouble cracking Mr. SidewalkNational Post
Quebec corruption probe testimony fails to shed light on Mafia dealingsGlobe and Mail
Hamilton Spectator -Oye! Times
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A side of safety will now cost you a little extra at an Atlanta-area Waffle House. One of the 24-hour breakfast chain's establishments is charging... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/harry-bradford/

The Sith are apparently getting their revenge in San Diego. Police there are currently looking for an armed robber who struck three 7-Eleven convenience stores... The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-moye/

New Orleans crime reports: Man stabbed and robbed in the Treme
NOLA.com
New Orleans crime reports: Man stabbed and robbed in the Treme. nopd-cars-horizontal.jpg. The New Orleans Police Department said a man was stabbed and robbed in the Treme on Tuesday morning. (Photo by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) ...
New Orleans weekend crime report: Woman stabs boyfriend inside eastern New ...Bayoubuzz

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LA Music Blog (blog)
Ra Ra Riot
D Magazine
Ra Ra Riot is not for the lethargic, so if your idea of a party is smooth jazz and a nice glass of chilled Chard, you'd better sit this one out. Since the band formed in 2006, it's earned praise from the likes of Spin and Rolling Stone and developed a ...
Ra Ra Riot Heat Up The El Rey Theatre With Their Warm Synth SoundNeon Tommy
Show Review: Ra Ra Riot @ El Rey TheatreLA Music Blog (blog)

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In light of the progress that's been made by the LGBT movement, it's hard to imagine that not too long ago an innocent woman could be convicted of murder because she was a lesbian. And, it's harder still to believe that it could happen in a city like Madison, Wis. David Protess http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-protess/

The Russian politician who was found dead in a cement barrel Sunday was in debt—to the tune of $80 million. Police say Mikhail Pakhomov, 36, was tortured and killed over the outstanding loan, the New York Times reports. In addition to being a city legislator, Pakhomov was also the...

EU Tightens Sanctions on North Korea
Wall Street Journal (blog)
Corruption Currents, The Wall Street Journal's corruption blog, digs into the ever-present and ever-changing world of corporate corruption. It is a source of news, analysis and commentary for those who earn a living by finding corruption or by avoiding it.

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More than 90 crime bosses held as Moscow police raid criminal gatherings ...
RT
Another 40 crime bosses from different parts of Russia, including the North Caucasus, were detained inside a sauna in the north-west of Moscow. One of them was captured in possession of a battle gun. Several other detainees carried traumatic weapons ...
Russian police arrest 90 at organized crime gatheringsRAPSI

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