Peruvian judge says van der Sloot trial could last six months
The Peru capital's Superior Court chief notes a murder trial for Joran van der Sloot might take about six months under local law, though expert Ma rio Amoretti says it could stretch to 18 months in practice. The case also ties to Holloway's 2005 Aruba disappearance.
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Nye County primary tie to be decided by drawing lots
In rural Nevada Nye County two candidates tied with 381 votes each for the Republican commissioner seat. The candidates Andrew Borasky and Carl Moore Sr will determine the winner by drawing cards or similar chance methods after hand recounts. Murray reprieved over licensure issue in California connected to the Michael Jackson case.
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Butch” Borasky
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BP reports Gulf relief on track for August completion
BP says testing confirms the first relief well is on the correct path toward intercepting the blown out Deepwater Horizon well. Officials expect completion by mid August, while BP faces a stock drop and a $2.35 billion response bill amid ongoing containment efforts and hurricane risk.
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Fans mark anniversary of Jackson death around world
A year after Michael Jackson died on June 25 2009 fans marked the anniversary with vigils prayers and music. At Forest Lawn Glendale about 500 fans viewed his mausoleum as Tito Jackson greeted mourners and Katherine Jackson attended from Gary Indiana where supporters gathered at the Jackson family home.
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Petraeus Faces Soldier Grievances Over Rules of War
In Marjah Afghanistan an AP journalist witnessed a Marine lieutenant plead for an airstrike on a suspected sniper position amid poppy fields. Civilians might be present and the request was denied, highlighting a Catch-22 for NATO forces balancing troop protection with civilian harm concerns. The issue sits alongside Petraeus’s challenge of maintaining McChrystal era rules that prioritize saving civilian lives even at greater risk to U.S. troops.
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Afghan War death toll and troop rules debate deepen concerns
As of Friday at 9 a.m. the AP counts 1 052 U S military deaths in Afghanistan Pakistan and Uzbekistan from the late 2001 invasion, eight more than the Defense tally. Critics say restrictive rules hinder firepower while Adm Mike Mullen signals possible changes as Gen Petraeus assesses the mission.
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States Eye Arizona Style Immigration Laws as 2011 Sessions Begin
Idaho and nearly 20 other states consider copycat bills after Arizona's new immigration law, with governors and lawmakers praising or opposing the measure. Oklahoma has prior experience, while critics warn of harassment and federal-law preemption. Supporters argue police can curb illegal immigration's costs and crime.
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