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Saturday, September 1, 2007

Idaho Senator Larry Craig Resigns

Saturday, September 01, 2007 WASHINGTON — Idaho Sen. Larry Craig resigned from his Republican Senate seat Saturday, bowing to pressure from Republicans to step down after his arrest and guilty plea in a sex scandal. "It is with sadness and deep regret that I announce that it is my intent to resign... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 30, 2007

Nifong Pleads Not Guilty to Contempt Charge in Lacrosse Case

Thursday, August 30, 2007 DURHAM, N.C. — Disgraced former prosecutor Mike Nifong pleaded not guilty Thursday to criminal contempt charges stemming from his failure to turn over complete DNA testing results during the now-discredited Duke lacrosse rape case. If found in contempt, Nifong could face up... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 27, 2007

Dunkin' Donuts Plans to Go Virtually 'Zero Trans Fat'

Monday, August 27, 2007 Dunkin' Donuts, the food-on-the-go chain whose name celebrates a treat that's symbolic of unhealthy eating, is trying to refresh its image by largely eliminating trans fat across its menu — doughnuts included, Homer Simpson be damned. Dunkin' planned to announce Monday that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Attorney: Search For Trapped Miners Will Continue

Sunday, August 26, 2007 HUNTINGTON, Utah — Despite three weeks of drilling and digging that have revealed no signs of life from six men trapped inside a collapsed coal mine, an attorney for families of the miners said Sunday the search will continue. Colin King, a lawyer for the families, said... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 25, 2007

Police Investigate Private Detectives Looking for Missing Girl

Saturday, August 25, 2007 LONDON — A firm of private detectives that hired psychics to help the hunt for Madeleine McCann is being investigated by police for allegedly breaking Portuguese laws on criminal cases. The company, Strongwood, claims that it is being funded by donations from more than... Sign in to see full entry.

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