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September 3, 2010-- Today is Friday, Sept. 3, the 246th day of 2010. There are 119 days left in the year.
D.C. gang statute faces first test in 2008 shooting case
September 3, 2010A new District law aimed at curtailing violent crime among local gangs will be tested in D.C. Superior Court in the coming days, as a jury hears evidence in the 2008 shooting death of a man who prosecutors say was killed in Northeast Washington in retaliation by a rival gang.
Court rules against Ravens in logo dispute
September 3, 2010RICHMOND, Va. -- An amateur artist who designed the original logo used by the Baltimore Ravens won a partial victory Thursday when a federal appeals court ruled the commercial use of game and highlight films from the Ravens' first three seasons violates his copyright.
Appeals court rules against Ravens in logo dispute
September 3, 2010 RICHMOND, Va. -- A federal appeals court has ruled against the Baltimore Ravens and the National Football league in a copyright dispute over the team's original logo.
Ohio killer ends try to stop 2nd inmate execution
September 3, 2010COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A condemned inmate who has argued for decades that he is mentally disabled on Wednesday abandoned a brief attempt to keep a fellow death row prisoner alive at least long enough to testify on his behalf.
Ex-Ill. Gov. Ryan wants part of conviction tossed
September 3, 2010CHICAGO -- Imprisoned former Illinois Gov. George Ryan is seeking to have elements of his conviction thrown out based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that sharply curtailed an anti-fraud law employed by prosecutors nationwide to convict politicians and executives.
Ohio killer aims to stop fellow inmate's execution
September 3, 2010COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A condemned inmate wants a fellow death row prisoner kept alive at least long enough to testify on his behalf that he is mentally disabled and should not be executed, according to court filings.
Fenty-Gray debate analysis with Mike DeBonis
September 3, 2010 Mike DeBonis, who covers local politics for The Washington Post, discusses the debate between Mayor Adrian Fenty and D.C. Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray.
Ex-Illinois Gov. Ryan appeals parts of conviction
September 3, 2010CHICAGO -- Imprisoned former Illinois Gov. George Ryan is seeking to have elements of his conviction thrown out based on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this year.
Vivendi raises outlook despite dip in net profit
September 3, 2010PARIS -- French media company Vivendi SA said Wednesday that net income fell 3.5 percent in the second quarter due to fewer music releases from artists like Eminem and Lady Gaga, but it raised its full-year outlook as it expects strong results from video games and mobile services in emerging...
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