[05/09] Conn. man says police broke into home, ripped out catheter
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press Writer NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) - A man alleges that police entered his home illegally and ripped a catheter from his body during a child pornography investigation that led to the arrest of two neighbors.
[05/09] Reporter challenges ruling over sources in anthrax case
By MATT APUZZO Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal appeals court appeared reluctant Friday to uphold hefty fines for a reporter who refuses to identify the sources of her stories about the 2001 anthrax attacks.
[05/08] Talks continue in McGreevey divorce trial
By JEFFREY GOLD Associated Press Writer ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) - Former Gov. James E. McGreevey and his estranged wife were back in court Thursday as their lawyers met behind closed doors with a judge to hash out a settlement.
[05/08] Sharpton arrested as hundreds protest NYC police shooting
By TOM HAYS and DAVID B. CARUSO Associated Press Writers
[05/08] Philly mayor: Officers' actions were 'inappropriate'
By PATRICK WALTERS Associated Press Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The actions of a throng of police officers shown on a videotape kicking and punching three shooting suspects during a traffic stop were inappropriate, Mayor Michael Nutter said Thursday.
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