Wednesday 2 November 2011

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November 2, 2011
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National

Security Firm: Hackers Hit Chemical Companies

Cyber attacks traced to China targeted at least 48 chemical and military-related companies in an effort to steal technical secrets, a U.S. ...

Most of $19.9B JP Morgan/Madoff Case Tossed

A federal judge threw out most of a $19.9 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase & Co and a $2 billion case against UBS AG by the ...

ACE Launches New Hospitality and Real Estate Products

ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operations of the ACE Group, announced the introduction of  umbrella policy endorsements, designed to ...
East

Maine Ski Area Not Responsible for Man’s Injuries

A jury has ruled that a Maine ski resort was not responsible for injuries suffered by a Bethel man who fell off a chairlift on a windy day. ...

New Jersey Firehouse Burglarized

Trenton firefighters say they returned from a Halloween morning alarm to find their firehouse had been broken into and personal items ...

Blaze Battled at New Hampshire Firefighter’s Home

Firefighters from 10 communities have responded to a blaze at a New Hampshire firefighter's home that caused at least $50,000 in damage. ...

Virginia Jury Rules for Twitter in Patent Lawsuit

A federal jury in Norfolk has ruled in favor of Twitter in a patent lawsuit. The Virginian-Pilot reports that the jury on Monday rejected ...

Virginia Farm Bureau Says It’s Peak Deer vs. Car Season

The Virginia Farm Bureau is warning motorists to be mindful of deer wandering onto roads and highways, a common hazard during this time of ...
Midwest

Missouri Couple Indicted for 2001 Fire That Killed Son

A St. Louis, Mo., man and his ex-wife face federal indictment for allegedly burning down their home in 2001, a blaze that killed their ...

Wis. Man Convicted of 10th OWI Gets Prison Term

A 53-year-old Reedsburg man who pleaded guilty to his 10th offense of drunken driving has been sentenced to four years in prison. Michael ...

Fire Destroys Historic Iowa Church

Investigators on Friday were looking for what caused a fire that destroyed a century-old church in Martensdale as firefighters watched for ...

Hundreds Displaced by Fire at Illinois Health Facility

An early morning fire has forced the evacuation of about 400 residents of a mental health facility in the Chicago suburb of Robbins. ...
Southeast

E.coli Victims All Visited North Carolina State Fair

State health officials say the North Carolina State Fair is the focus of the investigation of an E. coli outbreak that has made at least ...

Vandals Cause $10,000 in Damage at Alabama Park

Pelham, Alabama police say they're searching for suspects after $10,000 worth of damage was done at the city park. Parks and Recreation ...

S.C. Man in Fatal Wreck Accused of Using Fake Pot

Police have charged a Lexington man with felony driving under the influence after they say he tested positive for synthetic marijuana after ...

Farmers Can Sign Up for Crop Aid Starting Nov. 14

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says farmers hit hard by bad weather in 2010 can begin applying for supplemental revenue assistance ...
South Central

Texas Family Sues Over Alleged Listeria Death

A negligence lawsuit filed by the family of an 89-year-old North Texas woman says she died after eating cantaloupe allegedly tainted with ...

Ark.’s Heifer International, Ex-executive Settle Lawsuit

A lawsuit filed by a former Heifer International executive has been dismissed with the parties reaching a mediated settlement. Arkansas ...

ATVs a Hot Items for Thieves

Bill Hawks is a guy who works extremely hard for the things he has. So, the Blanchard resident was less than enamored one recent Sunday ...

Okla. Company Recalls Meat, Poultry Pie Products

An Oklahoma-based company is recalling nearly 9,000 pounds of frozen meat and poultry pie products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's ...
West

Insurer Doesn’t Have to Pay Montana Dragging Death Claim

The Montana Supreme Court says the family of a man who was dragged by a cement truck isn't covered under the vehicle's insurance policy ...

Montana Mine Work Suspended After Underground Death

Underground work has been suspended at a central Montana precious metals mine as federal safety inspectors investigate the death of a ...

Hawaii Fire Destroys State Park Cabin

A fire destroyed one cabin and damaged another at Kokee State Park on Kauai, causing $150,000 in damages. The Kauai County Fire Department ...

Nevada Charter Schools to Inspect for Asbestos

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says 12 Nevada charter schools are taking steps to comply with federal law regarding inspection ...
International

Panel Says Wild Weather Worsens

A new international climate report warns the world it had better get used to unusual weather extremes. That's because global warming is ...

Earthquake Strikes Far Off Mexican Coast

An earthquake has shaken the seabed well off Mexico's Pacific coast. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-6.5 quake was centered ...

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