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In convicting 5 former Bernard Madoff employees, NY jury rejects Madoff claim he acted alone
NEW YORK – Imprisoned financier Bernard Madoff’s claim he carried out a nearly $20 billion fraud by himself has been…
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Family of 16-year-old Texas teen who killed 4 in drunken wreck settles some, not all, cases
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Gary Hart, new US envoy to Northern Ireland, begins talks with leaders on disputes
LONDON – The new U.S. envoy to Northern Ireland has kicked off talks with local political leaders aimed at helping…
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