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Passenger Injured In Train Crash Sues Metro-North
The federal lawsuit filed by Elizabeth and Peter Sorensen states that the railroad company's negligence caused the crash.
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Monte Paschi might not be an isolated bank case in Italy: Chairman
The crisis that has hit Italy's third-largest lender Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena might not be an isolated case, Monte Paschi Chairman Alessandro Profumo said on Friday.
Jeff Jacobs: Gay, Lesbian, Does It Really Make A Difference In Recruiting?
When Brittney Griner, one of the defining players in women's basketball history, came out as gay in April, the sporting world seemed to yawn, offer a collective shrug and forget about it in one news cycle.
EU risks "too big to cooperate" bank supervision
The role of the European Banking Authority must be beefed up beyond current plans to ensure that regulation of Europe's banks does not fragment into two competing systems, one of the architects of the reforms told a public hearing on Friday.
UBS France could face criminal investigation: source
UBS ' French unit could be placed under formal investigation in the coming days as part of a broader probe into the Swiss bank's business practices, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday.
UK fighters escort Pakistan plane to airport, two arrests
British fighter jets escorted a Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane to Stansted Airport near London on Friday, where police went on board and arrested two men on suspicion of endangering an aircraft.
Rock Attacks On Stained-Glass Windows Leave Tiny Derby Parish At A Loss
St. James Episcopal Church in Derby was vandalized earlier this month when rocks were thrown through stained glass windows and a nativity scene.
Jose Canseco Accused Of Sexual Assault; Tweets Out Accusor's Name, Phone Number
Las Vegas police are investigating a woman's allegation that former major-league player Jose Canseco sexually assaulted her.
Parks, beaches ready for the holiday
Along the shore this weekend, "sandy" will revert to its benign, pre-storm meaning, with nearly all beaches and parks restored and ready for the unofficial start of summer.
Kara Lawson - Player, Committee Member, Commentator - High On Stewart, KML
The very busy Kara Lawson is involved now in just about every level of women's basketball as a Connecticut Sun guard, ESPN analyst and USA Basketball committee member.
SAC lawyers met with prosecutors to argue against charges: sources
Lawyers for SAC Capital Advisors called a meeting with U.S. prosecutors and FBI agents in April to argue that there should be no insider trading charges filed against the $15 billion hedge fund or its founder, Steven A. Cohen , according to sources familiar with the matter.
Ally to pay $2.1 billion to settle ResCap litigation
Ally Financial Inc agreed to pay $2.1 billion to Residential Capital LLC to settle claims that it stripped the bankrupt mortgage subsidiary of choice assets.
Man Who Raped Runner In West Hartford To Be Sentenced Wednesday; Victim Opposed To Plea Agreement
The man who attacked and raped a runner in October 2010 on Fern Street in West Hartford - creating fear throughout the town's active running community until his capture - is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday afternoon.
Secretly Drafted Bill Would Leave Release of Some Newtown Investigative Records Up To Families
The staffs of the state's top prosecutor and the governor's office have been working in secret with legislative leaders on a law to withhold records related to the police investigation into the Dec.
Investment firms sue exchanges in dispute on improper fee charges
A group of investment firms including Citadel Securities LLC sued the Chicago Board Options Exchange Inc and four other exchanges on Wednesday for improper charges on millions of options trades over a seven-year period.
U.S. Says Four Americans Have Been Killed In Drone Strikes
The U.S. government formally acknowledged for the first time on Wednesday that it had killed four Americans, including militant cleric Anwar al-Awlaki , who died in drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan .
Kevin Rennie House Leader Larry Cafero Fatally Tainted By Bribery Trial
The just completed federal criminal trial of Robert Braddock, a fundraiser for former Speaker of the House Christopher Donovan 's unsuccessful 2012 congressional campaign, revealed corruption at the highest levels of the General Assembly.
EDITORIAL Secret Police Records Are Bad Public Policy
When did somebody in state government decide that secrecy was good public policy? When did leaders of the General Assembly decide that the people who elected them can't be trusted? We have seen bill after bill this year that would limit the public's right to know what its government is doing; everything from restricting access to information about ... (more)
Sharing Heartache, Strength In Face Of Deadly Weather
Downed utility poles block the road as a family walks south on Sante Fe Avenue on Tuesday after Monday's deadly tornado in Moore, Okla.