Judge ok's law that would allow statements from Drew Peterson's dead wife to be used at trialOctober 2nd, 2009 Judge rules law in Peterson case constitutionalJOLIET, Ill. — An Illinois judge has ruled that prosecutors can introduce statements made by former police officer's Drew Peterson's now-deceased ex-wife at his trial.
Judge says Katherine Jackson can challenge administrators of son's estateSeptember 18th, 2009 Judge allows Jackson estate challengeLOS ANGELES — A judge says Michael Jackson's mother can challenge the men currently administering her son's estate without losing her stake. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff's ruling was released Friday in Los Angeles.
Taking the heat: Group tries to remove giant pepper off of Chili's restaurant roof in VermontSeptember 7th, 2009 Vermont group tries to take Chili's pepper signBENNINGTON, Vt. — A giant chili pepper on the roof of a Chili's restaurant in southern Vermont was a hot property — police say four people have been caught trying to steal it.
Decision expected in move to stop release of videos in Florida Panhandle double killingAugust 21st, 2009 Decision expected on Fla. double killing videosPENSACOLA, Fla.
Federal border officer arrested for allegedly beating romantic rival in US Virgin IslandsAugust 19th, 2009 US agent charged with assault in Virgin IslandsCHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands — A federal border patrol officer has been arrested in the U.S.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group increases its full-year adjusted earnings forecastAugust 13th, 2009 Dr. Pepper Snapple raises 2009 adj. profit outlookPLANO, Texas — Dr.
Police in Ala. use pepper spray, Taser on mentally disabled deaf man who didn't exit bathroomJuly 28th, 2009 Ala. police use Taser on deaf and disabled manMOBILE, Ala. — Police in Mobile, Ala., used pepper spray and a Taser on a deaf, mentally disabled man who they said wouldn't leave a store's bathroom.
Police defend using pepper spray, Taser on mentally disabled deaf man in Ala. store bathroomJuly 28th, 2009 Ala. police: Taser use on disabled man justifiedMOBILE, Ala. — Officers who used pepper spray and a Taser to remove a man from a store bathroom found out only later he was deaf and mentally disabled and didn't understand they wanted him to open the door, police said Tuesday.
NJ cops forced to use pepper spray on an aggressive groundhog that chased manJuly 24th, 2009 NJ cops use pepper spray on aggressive groundhogBOONTON, N.J. — Police in northern New Jersey needed pepper spray to thwart a groundhog on the attack.
Pa. high court: Juveniles suing crooked judge who took money can keep their recordsJuly 23rd, 2009 Juveniles suing crooked Pa. judge can keep recordsALLENTOWN, Pa.
Astronauts told to cut spacewalk short after replacing 2 station batteries, suit issueJuly 22nd, 2009 Astronauts told to cut spacewalk short, suit issueCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two spacewalking astronauts have been ordered back inside early because of a spacesuit issue.
Police use Taser on pastor, pepper spray on congregants after traffic stop at Texas churchJuly 2nd, 2009 Taser, pepper spray used as Texas pastor arrestedWEBSTER, Texas — Police used a Taser on a pastor and pepper spray to disperse his congregants Wednesday after the pastor allegedly interfered with a traffic stop in the church parking lot. Congregants say they were in the Iglesia Profetica Peniel church for an early morning prayer when pastor Jose Elias Moran went to assist the stopped driver, a church member, by asking the police what had happened.
Bidding fails to meet minimum for ledger book from Texas drugstore where Dr Pepper inventedMay 14th, 2009 No buyer for book filled with 'Dr Pepper' recipesDALLAS — A tattered old ledger book from the Texas drugstore where Dr Pepper was invented has failed to sell at auction. Heritage Auction Galleries said Wednesday that the bidding for the book containing a recipe titled "D Peppers Pepsin Bitters" failed to meet the $25,000 minimum reserve.
Judge turns down Chrysler retirees' motion to form committee in bankruptcy proceedingsMay 14th, 2009 Judge denies Chrysler retirees' motionNEW YORK — A judge says there isn't sufficient cause to form a committee of Chrysler's retired white collar workers to take part in the automaker's bankruptcy proceedings. U.S. Judge Arthur Gonzales on Thursday denied the National Chrysler Retirement Organization's motion without prejudice, meaning that attorneys for the group can return to make their request again if circumstances change.
Protesters upset with handling of economic crisis clash with police outside IMF meetings in DCApril 25th, 2009 Protesters, police clash near IMF meetings in DCWASHINGTON — More than 100 protesters upset with the way world leaders have handled the economic crisis clashed with police Saturday outside the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings. Authorities used batons and pepper spray when activists tried to march onto a prohibited street, and several people were pushed to the ground by police.