Iowa senator announce $215 million in tax credits for state organizationsOctober 29th, 2009 Iowa groups get $215 million in tax creditsWASHINGTON — Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin says the U.S.
Feds file lawsuits over $562 million in bogus tax refund claims, including a $210B refundOctober 28th, 2009 Feds file suits over $562 million bogus tax claimsWASHINGTON — Federal authorities have filed lawsuits against seven people accused of promoting a bogus tax return scheme seeking a total of $562 million in refunds. The Justice Department cases were filed against individuals in Los Angeles, Panama City, Fla, Salt Lake City, Nashville, Tenn., and Pocatello, Idaho.
Alabama Supreme Court overturns $274M in verdicts against 3 drug companies sued by stateOctober 16th, 2009 Ala. court rejects verdicts in drug price casesMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Supreme Court has thrown out jury decisions awarding the state more than $274 million from three pharmaceutical companies.
Midwest governors see room, need for cooperation on clean energy efforts despite competitionOctober 7th, 2009 Midwest govs. see clean energy cooperation needDETROIT — Governors from across the Midwest are working together to promote clean energy industry and infrastructure in the region despite heated competition between their states for new investment and jobs.
Federal judge dismisses Parmalat lawsuits against Bank of America and an auditing firmSeptember 18th, 2009 Parmalat to appeal judge's dismissal of suitsNEW YORK — Italian dairy giant Parmalat says it will appeal a federal judge's ruling tossing out lawsuits seeking to hold Bank of America Corp. and auditing firm Grant Thornton International responsible in Parmalat's collapse.
Police: Man who fell into Boston zoo's movie set lion pit lied to gain access to closed areaSeptember 3rd, 2009 Police: Man lied to get into zoo movie set, fellBOSTON — Massachusetts State Police say a man who fell 30 feet into a pit being used as a lion's den on a movie set at a Boston zoo remains hospitalized. Police on Thursday identified him as 27-year-old Arnold Milfort, of Boston.
Former Sen. Santorum, No. 3 Senate GOP figure, plans trip to early caucus state IowaAugust 12th, 2009 Santorum to visit Iowa to discuss GOP futureWASHINGTON — Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, the blunt-talking conservative who once was the No.
EEOC: Company agrees to pay $1.7 million to resolve series of discrimination lawsuitsJuly 29th, 2009 Company to pay $1.7 million to settle EEOC suitsLOS ANGELES — The largest employer of garment manufacturers in Saipan will pay $1.7 million to settle a series of discrimination lawsuits filed in U.S. federal court.
Details on same-sex marriage becoming legal Monday in IowaApril 26th, 2009 Details on same-sex marriage in IowaOn Monday, Iowa becomes the third state offering same-sex marriage, following Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont has passed a law that will take effect in September.
'Aladin' director launches special blog for fansApril 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Adding a creative tweak to the movie promotion process, filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh has launched a special blog for his next venture 'Aladin' to provide fans a sneak peek into the making of the movie. In the blog, http://boundscript.blogspot.com/, Ghosh plans to share every moment of making the film with the movie aficionados from the genesis of the movie to shoots, stories, etc, said a release from the production house Friday.
Obama to visit Iowa plant that makes towers for wind energyApril 22nd, 2009 Obama to tout wind energy in Iowa visitWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama travels to Iowa today with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The president and the former Iowa governor will visit a former Maytag plant that now houses a manufacturing facility that produces towers for wind energy production.
Recession-hit Hollywood movie bosses to remake 80s classicsApril 20th, 2009 LONDON - With recession taking its toll on many industries, Hollywood movie bosses have decided that the best way to make money is by remaking a number of the 80s classics. Movies like 'Robocop', 'Romancing The Stone', 'Footloose' and 'The Karate Kid' are slated to go into production in the next few months, to be followed by Dudley Moore's 1981 comedy 'Arthur', 'Ghostbusters', 'Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Clash of the Titans'.
Lennon's half sister angers Beatles biographerApril 5th, 2009 NEW YORK - Beatles biographer Geoffrey Giuliano is miffed with John Lennon's half sister because she used material from a 1986 book they co-wrote without giving him credit or money. Giuliano is upset with Lennon's half-sister, Julia Baird as she used vast material from their book "John Lennon, My Brother" - which he co-wrote with her - for another memoir without giving him any credit.
Rihanna set to star in 'The Bodyguard' remake?March 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - Barbadian singer Rihanna is reportedly set to star in the remake of Whitney Houston/Kevin Costner's 1992 movie 'The Bodyguard'. An insider has revealed that Rihanna will be playing Houston's role in the updated version, in what would be a "young and sexy take" of the movie, while American actor Channing Tatum is being considered for the role of Costner.
DDLJ sets record, completes 700 weeks in Mumbai theatreMarch 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - India's longest running movie 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' (DDLJ) has set the national record for being the only movie on continuous play for 700 weeks in a theatre, said a release from the production house. Produced under the Yash Raj Films banner and directed by Aditya Chopra, the movie -- starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol -- opened to full houses and rave reviews worldwide Oct 20, 1995 and is presently running in its 14th year at the Maratha Mandir theatre here.
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