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Ohio St.: Employee kills co-worker, then self (AP)

March 9, 2010

AP - A new Ohio State University custodial employee who received a bad job evaluation shot two co-workers in a campus maintenance building, killing one of them, and then fatally shot himself, officials said Tuesday.

Assisted suicide network members indicted in Ga. (AP)

March 9, 2010

AP - A grand jury indicted four members of an assisted suicide group Tuesday on charges they helped a 58-year-old man with cancer kill himself, clearing the way for a trial that could not only decide their fate but also help validate — or repudiate — their work.

Producer admits to attempted Letterman shakedown (AP)

March 9, 2010

AP - A television producer has pleaded guilty to trying to shake down David Letterman over the comic's sexual affairs.

Class-action lawsuits could cost Toyota $3B-plus (AP)

March 9, 2010

AP - Toyota owners claiming that massive safety recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the Japanese auto giant $3 billion or more, according to an Associated Press review of cases, legal precedent and interviews with experts.

'I do' in DC: Same-sex couples wed in Washington (AP)

March 9, 2010

AP - One bride wore a knee-length lace dress and pearls. The other bride wore a yellow shirt and white suit. And when a pastor pronounced them "partners in life this day and for always" Tuesday, they hugged and smiled in front of wedding guests and nearly a dozen TV cameras and reporters.

Texas judge rescinds anti-death penalty ruling (AP)

March 9, 2010

AP - A Texas judge who came under criticism for his ruling declaring the death penalty unconstitutional took back his controversial decision on Tuesday.

Future of whale that killed trainer still unknown (AP)

March 9, 2010

AP - SeaWorld has not decided whether a whale that killed its trainer by dragging her into the water will keep performing, an official said Tuesday.

Senate to take up unemployment insurance extension (AP)

March 9, 2010

AP - Legislation extending unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless appears poised to clear a key hurdle in the Senate Tuesday, its momentum helped by about 60 popular tax breaks for individuals and businesses that expired at the end of last year.

Continental CEO: We will cancel flights before being fined (AP)

March 9, 2010

AP - Continental Airlines plans to cancel flights rather than risk stiff fines under new federal rules designed to punish carriers for delaying passengers.

Judge considers sending ex-Edwards aide to jail (AP)

March 9, 2010

AP - A judge said Tuesday he is considering whether to send a former John Edwards aide to jail for contempt over his handling of a purported sex tape showing the former presidential candidate.