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US Supreme Court, Washington DC Death row inmate Troy Davis: Judge upholds conviction
The Christian Science Monitor  A federal judge in Georgia on Tuesday upheld the murder conviction of death row inmate Troy Davis after a special evidentiary hearing ordered by the US Supreme Court to determine whether he is... (photo: Creative Commons / Bjoertvedt)
 Gov. Ed Rendell, right, answers a question as moderator, Republican challenger, Lynn Swann, left, listens in as they square off Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, in Hershey, Pa. Rendell called Swann "a hypocrite" on the legislative pay raise while Swann Death penalty under review once again in Pennsylvania
The Examiner  Governor Rendell confirmed just last week that there will only be 100 layoffs in state government. That is good news considering original estimates were in the thousands. Jobs are saved, for now, in... (photo: AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) & Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) snugglin up together Atlanta zoo to be inspected after snake escape
The State ATLANTA - Georgia wildlife officials will inspect an Atlanta zoo after a venomous rattlesnake was able to escape and slither around a city neighborhood. Zoo staff noticed... (photo: GFDL / Ltshears)
In this photo released by Japan's Justice Ministry, the trapdoor on the floor, marked with a red suqare, where a condemned criminal is to stand is shown open at Tokyo Detention Center Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. Japan has allowed local media a rare tour of Tokyo's main gallows in a bid to create more public awareness about capital punishment, which is carried out extremely secretly in this country. The room behind the glass window is for witnesses to stand and observe the execution. A Walk Through Japan's Execution Chambers
The New York Times TOKYO — A trapdoor, a Buddha statue and a ring for the noose: the Japanese government opened up its execution chambers for the first time on Friday, taking journalists on a tour of Tokyo’s... (photo: AP / Justice Ministry)
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Joe Cole Joe Cole escapes driving ban after wife's motorbike gang attack
London Evening Standard England footballer Joe Cole avoided an immediate ban for speeding at 105mph after a court heard today that his wife was "severely traumatised" after being dragged from... (photo: Creative Commons / Amarhgil)
A tiger silently sits in his cage at Island Cove, Cavite as seen in this April 8, 2009 photo. Live Tiger Found In Check-In Baggage
Scoop Friday, 27 August 2010, 3:38 pm Press Release: TRAFFIC Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network Live Tiger Found In Check-In Baggage Bangkok, Thailand, 26th August 2010—A... (photo: WN / RTayco)
Franck Ribery practices during a trainings session of German first division Bundesliga soccer team FC Bayern Munich in Munich, southern Germany, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009. Ribery will not appeal French ban
Irish Times SOCCER DIGEST:�FRANCE midfielder Franck Ribery will not appeal the decision by the French Football Federation (FFF) to ban him for three matches for his role in the teams... (photo: AP / Matthias Schrader)
A bird appears on many Visa credit cards when held under a UV light source The Customer Always Comes Last
The New York Times The credit card industry is working hard to subvert the Credit Card Act of 2009, which banned many of the industry’s most predatory practices. The Federal Reserve... (photo: Creative Commons)
In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, front right, shakes hands with North Korea's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Kye Gwan, at the airport in Pyongyang on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010. Jimmy Carter Arrives in North Korea
The New York Times SEOUL, South Korea — Former President Jimmy Carter arrived in Pyongyang on Wednesday on a mission to win the release of an American held prisoner in North Korea,... (photo: AP / Xinhua, Yao Ximeng)
Filipino supporters seen waiting while standing in the bleachers provided for the people to watch the inauguration of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III that was held in Quirino Grandstand, Philippines , May 10 , 2010. Revilla files anti-'usisero' bill in Senate
Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—The sight of bystanders crowding the tourist bus just minutes after the shootout between the police and the hostage taker was over has prompted Sen.... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo)
Palacio Grande building at night built in spanish era located in Intramuros , Manila City , Philippines  , December 12 , 2008. Increase in central London properties for sale 'healthy' for housing market
London Evening Standard The number of properties for sale in central London has increased by 28 per cent over the last six months. While there is still a shortage of property on the market, the... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo)
U.S. actor Brad Pitt signs autographs as he arrives on occasion of the European premiere of "The curious case of Benjamin Button" at a cinema in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, Jan 19, 2009 Brad Pitt: I Would Consider Death Penalty For BP
Huffington Post Brad Pitt has harsh words for BP in Spike Lee's new documentary about New Orleans. 'If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise' is a four-hour followup to Lee's 2006... (photo: AP / Fabian Bimmer)
Egg (food) Egg company fined before
Star Tribune The Iowa egg producer that federal officials say is at the center of a salmonella outbreak and recalls of more than a half-billion eggs has repeatedly paid fines and... (photo: Public Domain / Anna Frodesiak)
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