WASHINGTON — The House sought Tuesday to undercut a 2005 Supreme Court ruling that gives state and local governments eminent domain authority to seize private property for economic development projects. Sponsors of the bill, which passed by a voice vote, said it was needed because the 5-4 high court ruling skewed constitutional intentions that eminent […]
February 2012
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Carriers settle suit against Calif. newspaper
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Thousands of newspaper carriers have settled their class-action lawsuit against the Orange County Register for a total of $30 million. The carriers alleged that the newspaper’s parent company classified them as independent contractors and not employees, denying them overtime pay and mileage. They reached a settlement in 2009, but the company […]
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N.H. reconsiders voter ID bill
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire’s Senate is voting next week on whether voters must show photo identification at the polls before casting ballots, but unlike a bill vetoed last year, the latest measure does not contain a provision that would delay the counting of some votes. The New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union says the bill […]
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Harvard urged to give posthumous degrees to expelled gay students
Students and faculty members plan a rally, timed to coincide with a visit by singer Lady Gaga.
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People & Entertainment Jennifer Hudson may testify at trial of man accused in her family’s slaying
CHICAGO — Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is on the witness list for the upcoming Chicago trial of the man accused of killing her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in 2008, according to court documents. But prosecutors haven’t yet disclosed whether Hudson will actually testify at the April 9 trial of William Balfour, who was the […]
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Sports Digest, Feb. 29, 2012
HOCKEY Pirates to add Church as 16th member to their Hall of Fame on March 10 The Portland Pirates will induct left wing Brad Church into their Hall of Fame during March 10 ceremonies at the Cumberland County Civic Center when they play the Manchester Monarchs. Church, who lives in Cumberland and is general manager […]
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Photo: The clams before the storm
A sea gull swoops in as two clammers battle the cold wind and encroaching tide while digging for sand worms Tuesday near Mackworth Island in Falmouth.
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Interpol: 25 members of hacker movement arrested
PARIS — Interpol said Tuesday that 25 suspected members of the loose-knit Anonymous hacker movement have been arrested in a sweep across Europe and South America. The international police agency said in a statement that the arrests in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Spain were carried out by national law enforcement officers working under the support […]
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Jason Varitek will be missed by Red Sox
Though his departure was expected, Jason Varitek has left a lasting impression.
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Valentine derides Jeter, Yankees
Bobby Valentine has the Sox practicing relay throws, but not the one Derek Jeter made in 2001.