Clarification: Teacher-Bible storyClarification: Teacher-Bible story MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — In a story Aug. 27, The Associated Press reported that the family of a student who said a science teacher burned a cross on his arm settled a federal lawsuit with the school district. Their attorney, Doug Mansfield, described it as an effort by the family to move past the incident. Jayson Williams’ attorneys seek to overturn NJ cover-up convictions, allege racial biasJayson Williams seeks to overturn NJ convictions SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Attorneys for Jayson Williams say the retired NBA star’s convictions related to a fatal shooting should be thrown out because of prosecutorial misconduct. As gray wolf hunts loom in Idaho and Montana, opponents make last-minute bid to halt huntingCourt asked to stop wolf hunts in Idaho, Montana MISSOULA, Mont. — Opponents of the first gray wolf hunts in the Northern Rockies in decades are making a last-minute bid to stop the hunting before it begins this week. Judge presiding over Tribune bankruptcy hears motions on Cubs saleTribune bankruptcy judge considers Cubs sale WILMINGTON, Del. — The judge presiding over Tribune Co.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case has approved an expedited process for court action surrounding the company’s sale of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Fashion designer to be sentenced in LA for sexually assaulting aspiring modelsDesigner faces life sentence in sex assault case LOS ANGELES — Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander will learn what his sentence will be for sexually assaulting aspiring models he lured to Los Angeles, only to be turned around and sent to New York where he faces similar charges. Coaches watch warily as reckless homicide trial against former Ky. high football coach beginsTrial starts for former Ky. coach in player death LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former high school football coach heads to trial Monday, charged with reckless homicide in the death of one of his players, and has the backing of nearly a dozen coaches organizations that have contributed to his defense fund. Man on trial for 2005 triple homicide in Texas, already convicted in double murder in Mo.Convicted killer on trial in Texas triple homicide LUBBOCK, Texas — A man is headed to trial for allegedly gunning down a family in their rural Texas farmhouse within hours of killing two people in Missouri. Victims cope as trial begins for man accused in stabbing, shootings of 7 at Ill. restaurantIll. man on trial for 7 deaths at Ill. restaurant CHICAGO — A man charged with killing seven people during a robbery at a suburban Chicago fast food restaurant 16 years ago did it because he “wanted to do something big,” not because he needed the money, a prosecutor told jurors Monday. A kidnapped girl, an 18-year disappearance, missed opportunities _ and unanswered questionsGone 18 years, girl found but questions remain ANTIOCH, Calif. — Phillip Garrido’s unspeakable private life began unraveling in a very public place: a college campus. Utah father of Elizabeth Smart recounts story of his own daughter’s long abduction, reunionLatest abduction invokes saga of Elizabeth Smart SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah father of Elizabeth Smart said he’s horrified by the parallels between the latest abduction story to grip the nation and his own daughter’s long journey with an alleged kidnapper. |