Judge considers pause on Georgia immigration law
U S District Judge Thomas Thrash heard arguments from civil liberties groups and state officials on whether Georgia s immigration crackdown should be halted before a federal lawsuit challenges its constitutionality is resolved Thrash signaled a ruling before July 1 when most provisions take effect and asked for more time to weigh complex legal issues.
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Anthony trial recesses after attorneys' dispute
Orlando Florida judge Kelvin Perry rails at prosecutors and defense in Casey Anthony murder trial. He warns of penalties after ongoing bickering and orders a full Saturday session and strict 8:30 a.m. start as jurors wait in another room. Anthony, 25, faces death penalty if convicted for the 2008 death of her two year old daughter. The defense says drowning. the state contends suffocation with duct tape.
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Redistricting hearing urges keeping counties together in SC
Residents packed a Senate redistricting hearing to seek a new U S House district that preserves northeastern South Carolina counties in a coastal Pee Dee region based on Census data. They urged adoption of a House plan approved, with calls for federal Voting Rights Act review.
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South Carolina Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Crash
A South Carolina native, Sgt. 1st Class Alvin A. Boatwright of Lodge, 33, died in a vehicle rollover in Uruzgan province Afghanistan. He served with the 4th Battalion 70th Armor Regiment 170th IBCT Baumholder Germany. Also killed were Sgt. Edward F. Dixon II of Whiteman AFB Missouri, Sgt. Alan L. Snyder of Worcester Massachusetts, and Spe. Tyler R. Kreinz of Beloit Wisconsin.
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Boeing employees get roles in suit against plant losses
Three Boeing North Charleston workers told the court they fear job loss and were allowed on Monday to participate in the suit. The case centers on potential layoffs at the plant and alleges unfair practices by the company. Local labor representatives say the dispute could affect staffing levels and production timelines.
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Train hits truck. two dead near Cheraw SC
Cheraw authorities say two people died when a 1994 truck was struck by an Amtrak passenger train around 7:45 a.m. Monday. South Carolina Highway Patrol Cpl. Sonny Collins noted the collision occurred as the vehicle was near the crossing, prompting an investigation into the wreck.
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