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Family and friends ask public for support of Iraqi man
Family and supporters of Sam Malkandi, an Iraqi Kurd living in Kirkland, pleaded Thursday for his release from detention and asked the federal government not to deport him to Iraq.
Cooey tries new approach to delay execution
Convicted murderer Richard Wade Cooey is seeking to join an appeal of a judge's finding that Ohio's execution method is unconstitutional.
A key witness against two men charged in a "blatant execution-style" murder says he won't testify at their trial unless federal immigration authorities drop their effort to deport him.
Colorado plan for roadless forests draws fire
Critics say plan would leave the areas less protected than comparable public land in every other state DENVER, Colorado - A compromise plan that would allow some development on parts of Colorado's 4 million ...
Man serving life files appeal for rape of child, 7 ELYRIA - A Lorain man serving a life sentence for raping a 7-year-old girl has filed an appeal with the 9th District Court of Appeals.
Snoqualmie Tribe loses lawsuit over falls
A federal appeals court has rejected the effort by the Snoqualmie Tribe to take away Puget Sound Energy's license to operate a hydroelectric plant at Snoqualmie Falls.
Developers of Kensington Mine reject mediated talks
Kensington Mine developers say they are not interested in taking part in mediated talks set up by a conservation group that sued to block their plans for disposing of mine tailings.
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Court hears case Wednesday on Navy sonar, whales
The Supreme Court is weighing whether presidential power in wartime can override environmental concerns in a case that pits the Navy's submarine-hunting training against protection for whales.
The Bush administration, in arguments Wednesday, is asking the court to undo lower court rulings that limited the use of sonar in naval training exercises off the coast of Southern California.
Sonar, which the Navy relies on to locate enemy submarines, can interfere with whales' ability to navigate and communicate. There is also evidence that the technology has caused whales to strand themselves on shore.
Congressional candidates joust on issues at Fairbanks forum
Candidates vying for Alaskaa s congressional offices answered questions Tuesday at a forum sponsored by the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.
Supreme Court won't hear posters appeal
The Supreme Court Monday rejected a pro-life group's appeal to overturn a multimillion-dollar verdict against them for using "wanted" posters to identify abortion clinic doctors.
Supreme Court won't stop 'choose life' license plate in Arizona
The justices, without comment Monday, left in place an appeals court ruling in favor of the Arizona Life Coalition, which has sought the special plates for six years.
Federal court upholds San Francisco healthcare program
A federal appeals court today upheld San Francisco's first-in-the-state comprehensive citywide healthcare program.
A federal judge has ruled that a Maui man serving at least 40 years in prison for a 1997 murder conviction did not receive a fair trial and should be retried or released from custody.
Court delays snowmaking on Arizona peak
A federal appeals court that approved a plan for snowmaking on an Arizona peak sacred to Indian tribes is giving opponents time to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Fed court sides with UC in evolution site dispute
A federal appeals court has barred a Northern California couple from pursuing their legal claim that a publicly funded Web site teaching evolution endorses a religious view that violates the separation of ...
AKRON: A man who sued Akron police for libel, alleging that officers spread false rumors that he was a murderous hit man, has lost his appeal.
Appeals Court Rules In Favor Of Healthy San Francisco Plan
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that San Francisco's universal health care program can continue because it does not violate federal regulation of employee benefit ...
Norwalk immigrant couple must be deported
NORWALK, Calif. - An Indian man and his English wife who overstayed their tourist visas have lost a decade-long battle to stay in the United States.
Drug-testing of city employees should meet legal test
Mayor Mufi Hannemann has signed an agreement with the United Public Workers union to allow random drug and alcohol testing of various city employees.
Appeals court to hear baseball steroids challenge
A federal appeals court has granted the Major League Baseball Players Association a new hearing in their challenge of the government's use of the positive drug tests of more than 100 players in its ...