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In memoir, Oscar Goodman reflects on rise from mob lawyer to hard-drinking mayor of Las Vegas
Associated PressLAS VEGAS (AP) — Oscar Goodman ran Las Vegas for 12 years with a showgirl on his arm and a martini in his fist. A former mob lawyer, he promoted his city and himself with antics that lent credibility to his self-given title of "Happiest mayor in...Tags: Movies, Barack Obama, FBI, Elections, Justice System
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Texas paramedic will plead not guilty to federal weapons charge
A Texas paramedic arrested last week will plead not guilty to a federal charge of having bomb-making materials and will waive a formal arraignment on a new federal indictment, it was reported Wednesday. Bryce Reed, who was among the emergency crews that...Tags: Trials, Court Preliminary, Explosions, Justice System, Lawyers
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Convicted abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell gets third life sentence
PHILADELPHIA — Convicted abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell was sentenced Wednesday to a third life term for killing an aborted baby he described as so big it could “walk to the bus.” Gosnell, 72, was convicted Monday of first-degree...
Tags: Social Issues, Trials, Hospitals and Clinics, Justice System, O.J. Simpson
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O.J. Simpson says he didn't know his Las Vegas cohorts had guns
LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson finally took the stand as the star witness in his bid to receive a new trial on the kidnapping and robbery charges that sent him to prison for up to 33 years. Gently coached in about 2 1/2 hours of testimony Wednesday...Tags: Theft, Trials, Prisons, Heisman Trophy, Justice System
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Philadelphia Daily News Howard Gensler column
Philadelphia Daily NewsWHEN UNDERGOING a double mastectomy, a good surgeon and tons of support are essential. The spouse or partner has to be fully on-board for a complete recovery. Following news that Angelina Jolie had the operation after she learned she carried the...Tags: Parental Guidance (movie), M. Night Shyamalan, Jason Sudeikis, Saturday Night Live (tv program), Bill Hader
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O.J. Simpson testifies in bid for new trial
LAS VEGAS -- Appearing confident but sometimes emotional, O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday that he did not know guns were involved in a confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers that led to his conviction for armed robbery and kidnapping, and a...
Tags: Trials, Prisons, Justice System, O.J. Simpson, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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Jodi Arias due back in court today as jury weighs death penalty
PHOENIX — Jodi Arias returns to court Wednesday so jurors can consider whether the death penalty should be an option for sentencing the former waitress convicted last week of murdering her former boyfriend. Arias, 32, spent the weekend on...
Tags: Sex Crimes, Trials, Prisons, Justice System, Prosecution
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O.J. Simpson to testify in bid for new trial
LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson is expected to take the stand Wednesday as he seeks a new trial on his 2008 convictions for robbery and kidnapping, which sent him to prison for up to 33 years. For two consecutive days, the fallen Hall of Fame running...
Tags: Witnesses, Trials, Litigation, Heisman Trophy, Justice System
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Casino owner Sheldon Adelson hit with $70-million verdict
This post has been corrected and updated, as indicated below.LAS VEGAS – A Hong Kong businessman hit a $70-million court-awarded jackpot Tuesday when a jury agreed that he had helped the casino empire run by billionaire Sheldon Adelson get a gambling foothold in China. This is the second time in five...Tags: Trials, Macau, Politics, Justice System, Hong Kong
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The real IRS scandal
It's strange how "scandal" gets defined these days in Washington. At the moment, everyone is screaming about the "scandal" of the Internal Revenue Service scrutinizing conservative nonprofits before granting them tax-exempt status. Here are the...Tags: Internal Revenue Service, Politics, Human Interest, Personal Weapon Control, Parties and Movements
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Cha-ching: Sands helps boost company's record earnings
Las Vegas Sands, the parent company of Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Wednesday announced record quarterly earnings for its global casino, hotel and convention center empire. Sands officials said first-quarter net revenue rose 19.5 percent to $3.3 billion,...
Tags: Singapore, Macau, Companies and Corporations, Earnings, Economy, Business and Finance
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Hong Kong shares may weaken; soft U.S., China data weigh
ReutersHONG KONG, May 2 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares could return from a mid-week Labour Day holiday weaker on Thursday, after soft China manufacturing data and a disappointing jobs report in the United States heightened concerns about the global economy....Tags: Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Hong Kong, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, IBM, China
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