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Seattle Space Needle crowd celebrates reefer madness

Seattle - On Tuesday, hundreds of Washington State residents descended upon the Seattle Space Needle in a gathering that resembled a New Year's Eve celebration, complete with cheering and a countdown to midnight.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 2 comments

Jimmy Savile: another inquiry

London - British Prime Minister, David Cameron, announced yet another inquiry into the Jimmy Savile scandal during Prime Minister's Questions today.

In the Media by Steve Hayes

Jimmy Savile: Victims to bring civil case

The alleged victims of Jimmy Savile are considering bringing a civil case against the BBC and the hospitals involved. The organisations could be held vicariously liable for failing in their duty of care.

In the Media by Steve Hayes - 1 comment

Craigslist now the exclusive owner of your ads

In an effort to hang onto its market share in the online classifieds game, Craigslist is now demanding to be the "exclusive licensee" of any content posted to its site. But some say Craigslist is on shaky legal ground.

In the Media by Darren Weir - 3 comments

California Dream Act Bill now legal for illegal immigrants

Sacramento - Governor Jerry Brown has signed the California Dream Act into Law to allow illegal immigrants to qualify for state funding for college financial aid. This follows the defeat of last year's federal Dream Act bill by Congress.

In the Media by Nancy Houser

EU takes legal steps against Hungary despite minority plea

Budapest - The executive branch of the EU, the European Commission, has taken the first steps in legal proceedings against member state Hungary over changes to its central bank, judiciary and data protection laws.

In the Media by Christopher Szabo

Spain's smoking ban comes into force

Spain's new anti-smoking law has come into force, banning smoking in bars and restaurants as well as near hospitals or school playgrounds and on television broadcasts.

In the Media by Scott Campbell - 1 comment

Comedian wins legal battle to joke about divorce on stage

Brighton - A comedian is now able to use his divorce as material for his act, after winning a two-year legal battle with his ex-wife.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 2 comments

Switzerland Just 'Doesn't Want To See It,' Prostitution

First in Germany, now in Switzerland, you can find sex "drive-thru's." These boxed in parking spaces will provide seclusion for quickies and keep it from being seen by the general public.

In the Media by Kassandra Garcia

Whites-only legal notice has Massachusetts residents furious

New Bedford - A law firm ran an ad for a foreclosed property recently that stated "whites only" in the property description which has set off a flurry of protests and complaints from both blacks and whites who were offended by the illegal, racist and discriminatory ad.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 2 comments

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