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Justice Thomas' wife tries to contact Anita Hill

October 19, 2010 9:33 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) - The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is asking Anita Hill to apologize for accusing the justice of sexually harassing her, 19 years after Thomas' confirmation hearing spawned a national debate about harassment in the workplace. Virginia Thomas said in a statement Tuesday that she was... more »
Federal Judge Tries to Streamline Oil Spill Suits

July 3, 2010 4:54 PM

HOUSTON (AP) - A federal judge in New Orleans is trying to streamline the legal process for more than 30 lawsuits arising from the oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. An order filed this week from U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier temporarily consolidates the lawsuits for pretrial purposes.... more »
BP Tries Tube to Siphon Spewing Gulf Oil to Tanker

May 14, 2010 9:50 AM

Undersea robots tried to thread a small tube into the jagged pipe that is pouring oil into the Gulf of Mexico early Friday in BP's latest attempt to cut down on the spill from a blown-out well that has pumped out more than 4 million gallons of crude. The company... more »
Man Allegedly Tries To Burn Down House With Wife In It

May 13, 2010 6:08 PM

Aaron Lebouf is behind bars in Vermilion Parish. Deputies say he tried to burn down a house with his wife in it. Aaron Lebeouf's wife was staying with a friend when she saw him outside. He then allegedly threw something through the window. The victim says she... more »