In the end, the judiciary vote was pretty overwhelming. But Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex) was in the minority, delivering some stinging remarks about Holder. By Randall Mikkelsen Reuters WASHINGTON – A Senate committee voted to approve Eric Holder to be the first black attorney general, sending his nomination on Wednesday to the full Senate, which…
When you think of Frito-Lay, you think of potato chips — ruffles and all — and as its logo says: “Good fun!”. But bribery? Almost makes you want to switch to Pringles. By DON THOMPSON Associated Press Writer SACRAMENTO — Buyers for Kraft Foods Inc. and Frito-Lay Inc. are pleading guilty to accepting hundreds of…
The 21st Century high-tech equipment should be taking law enforcement to new heights. But in this case, it may be taking it to marginal heights. By Brandi Grissom El Paso Times AUSTIN — A virtual border surveillance program Gov. Rick Perry has committed millions of taxpayer dollars to fell far short of expectations during the…
The intense civil war in Sri Lanka has spilled over beyond it’s borders. In this case, New York. By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM New York Times NEW YORK — Two men from Sri Lanka who were about to go on trial in federal court in Brooklyn on terrorism charges pleaded guilty on Tuesday to plotting to…
Some how we’re rarely shocked by news of a crooked politician. But crooked judges? That’s just still hard to swallow. Unfortunately, in Pennsylvania, more courthouse indictments could be forthcoming. MICHAEL RUBINKAM The Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. – Two Pennsylvania judges agreed Monday to plead guilty to fraud charges accusing them of taking $2.6 million in…
The ghost of Sept. 11 will forever leave a indelible mark on this country. Can jurors truly set aside the event when sitting on a jury involving suspected terrorists? That’s the question of the day down in Miami. By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press MIAMI – Finding lingering emotions from the Sept. 11 terror attacks emerged…
