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Justice, finally, in police beating case
August 10, 2007MILWAUKEE — Three white former city police officers were convicted July 27 on federal charges of beating to near death a biracial man, Frank Jude Jr. A fourth suspended officer, Ryan Packard, was acquitted. The beating...
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Workers beat back Waste Managements challenge
August 10, 2007OAKLAND, Calif. — Residents and businesses here and in neighboring cities heaved a collective sigh of relief this week as garbage workers returned to work July 30 at Waste Management of Alameda County, proud that with...
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Soldier stands up against unjust war
August 10, 2007LOS ANGELES — Agustin Aguayo has a decision to make. Aguayo is seeking conscientious objector status, and may appeal his case to the Supreme Court. His deadline is Sept. 5. At issue is whether a soldier’s...
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Court strikes down anti-immigrant measures
August 10, 2007HAZLETON, Pa. — In a stinging rebuttal to anti-immigrant forces, a federal court has struck down this city’s ordinances against undocumented immigrants. The decision is expected to have wider repercussions. But Latino residents here, while happy...
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WHATS REALLY GOOD: August 11
August 10, 2007Youth trek 3,000 miles for peace Enduring blistering feet, summer heat and achy knees, carrying 40-pound packs and sleeping in tents, two teens are leading a group in a 3,000-mile “March for Peace” across the country...
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