Wal Mart sued over alleged overseas sweatshop conditions
A Los Angeles suit accuses Wal Mart Stores Inc. of failing to monitor overseas factories that allegedly used sweatshop conditions. It seeks class action status for two groups: foreign factory workers and California grocery workers whose wages and benefits fell amid low prices. The filing cites breach of contract and forced labor, and asks for a jury trial and damages.
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Legal costs soar in Rudolph cases and request for Columbine records
Court filings reveal more than 4 million dollars in legal fees to defend Eric Rudolph before his plea spared life in Alabama and Atlanta bombings. Bowen says trial would have raised costs, while prosecutors note no total figure yet. Separately, The Denver Post seeks release of Columbine videotapes and writings as public records amid debates over privacy and public interest.
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N.C
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Post
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Ophelia Threat Brings Evacuations to North Carolina Coast
As Hurricane Ophelia strengthens to 75 mph and edges toward land, vulnerable islands like Hatteras evacuate and mainland schools close. North and South Carolina order mandatory evacuations, with up to 15 inches of rain possible and flood risk mainly from Pamlico Sound.
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Barrier Islands
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Dare County
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Neighbors Describe Well-Cared-For Children in Cage Case
Neighbors and authorities say eleven adopted children aged 1 to 14 with autism and fetal alcohol syndrome appeared polite, well dressed, and fed while living in a home where some slept in homemade wooden cages. Michael and Sharon Gravelle deny abuse as custody hearings proceed. No charges filed yet.
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Sharon Gravelle
Gravelles
Huron County
Russell Leffler
Norwalk
Norwalk Municipal Court
Cleveland
Jim Power
Randy Sommers
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