Attorney: Army to allow 1st officer to refuse Iraq duty to resignSeptember 25th, 2009 Attorney: Anti-Iraq officer resigning from ArmyHONOLULU — An attorney says the first commissioned officer to be court-martialed for refusing to go to Iraq will be allowed to resign from the service. Kenneth S. Kagan attorney says in a statement Friday that the Army plans to grant 1st Lt.
Bank of America to pay $425 million to exit loss-sharing arrangement with governmentSeptember 21st, 2009 BofA to pay $425M to exit government arrangementWASHINGTON — Bank of America reached an agreement Monday to pay the United States $425 million to exit a costly arrangement whereby the government would have shouldered losses on risky assets from the bank's takeover of Merrill Lynch. The fee, which comes after weeks of haggling, will be paid to the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Christian Audigier won't turn Michael Jackson's former home into a public spaceSeptember 4th, 2009 Audigier won't make Jackson's home a public spaceLOS ANGELES — Christian Audigier will not transform Michael Jackson's former home into a public space. Michele Elyzabeth, a spokeswoman for the Ed Hardy clothing founder, said Audigier would move into the sprawling Holmby Hills mansion at the end of Jackson's lease on Dec.
Michael Jackson's wishes preserved after lengthy hearing, but not without a little dramaAugust 4th, 2009 Despite drama, Jackson's mother wins kids' custodyLOS ANGELES — The wishes Michael Jackson expressed in his will began to come into reality Monday during a lengthy court hearing, with his mother placed firmly in charge of rearing his children and the two men he designated still at the reins of his financial empire. As a media frenzy buzzed outside, a surprise motion from Jackson's longtime dermatologist injected some drama inside the courtroom: An attorney for the doctor, Arnold Klein, tried to enter objections to the parenting of Jackson's children.
Agreement between Michael Jackson's mother, ex-wife, ends prospect of upheaval for childrenJuly 30th, 2009 Jackson kids to live with grandma, visit motherLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's children will live with their grandmother under an agreement reached with the King of Pop's ex-wife that ensures the youngsters won't have to endure a public fight over who raises them. The agreement announced Thursday preserves Jackson's wishes as spelled out in his 2002 will, and reopens the door to a relationship with Deborah Rowe, the mother of Jackson's two oldest children.
Former US Senator Mike DeWine of Ohio says he will run for state attorney generalJuly 22nd, 2009 DeWine says he's running for Ohio attorney generalXENIA, Ohio — Former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine says he plans to run for Ohio attorney general.
Fromer US Senator DeWine of Ohio says he will run for Ohio attorney generalJuly 22nd, 2009 Ex-Sen. DeWine says he'll run for OH atty generalXENIA, Ohio — Former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine of Ohio says he will run for Ohio attorney general.
Coroner's official seeks records from Michael Jackson doctorJuly 15th, 2009 Coroner's official seeks records from Jackson docBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — A county coroner's official visited the office of Michael Jackson's dermatologist on Tuesday to follow up on a subpoena seeking additional medical records.
Police investigate calls to office of Michael Jackson's Beverly Hills dermatologistJuly 11th, 2009 Jackson doctor's office reports harassing callsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Police are investigating suspicious calls being made to the office of Michael Jackson's Beverly Hills dermatologist.
LA police chief says detectives focusing on Jackson's prescription drug history and doctorsJuly 10th, 2009 LAPD: Michael Jackson's drug history to be probedLOS ANGELES — Detectives investigating the death of Michael Jackson are looking at his prescription drug history and trying to talk with his numerous former doctors, the Los Angeles police chief said. Chief William Bratton told CNN that police are waiting for the coroner's report before ruling out any possibilities in their "comprehensive" investigation into the sudden death of the 50-year-old pop star two weeks ago.
Mayor: Jackson's father to attend memorial in family's hometown of Gary, Ind.July 9th, 2009 Mayor: Jackson's dad to attend Ind. hometown eventGARY, Ind.
Colin Powell says Americans should celebrate Michael Jackson's art, not dwell on controversiesJuly 4th, 2009 Colin Powell: Celebrate Michael Jackson's artWASHINGTON — Colin Powell says Michael Jackson had controversy in his life, but in death his art should be celebrated. The retired general and former secretary of state said he was in Vietnam, Korea or stationed elsewhere during Jackson's heyday.
Michael Jackson's ex-wife wins court delay while she decides whether to seek custody of 2 kidsJuly 3rd, 2009 Jackson ex-wife shows interest in custody of kidsLOS ANGELES — The future of Michael Jackson's children was thrown into question Thursday when his ex-wife emerged and won a delay in a custody hearing while she decides whether she wants to raise her two offspring. It was the first legal move from Deborah Rowe since the entertainer's death.
Obama adviser Axelrod says president has written Michael Jackson's familyJune 28th, 2009 Obama aide: President has written Jackson familyWASHINGTON — A top White House adviser says President Barack Obama has written a private letter to Michael Jackson's family. David Axelrod says Obama expressed condolences to the Jacksons.
Gulf Air takes four Jet planes on leaseFebruary 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's largest private carrier Jet Airways Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Gulf Air to lease out four of its B777-300 ER aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based airline. The wet lease period is six months and three airliners would be handed out to Gulf Air in March and the fourth one in May, Jet said in a statement.