The judicial misconduct complaint against 9th Circuit Chief Judge Alex Kozinski over sexually explicit material on his family Web site has been resolved with a public admonishment but no discipline imposed on the judge. An 11-judge council from the 3rd

Florida-based Ruden McClosky has laid off eight attorneys as part of a cost-reduction effort that includes 18 percent pay cuts for most of its lawyers, according to sources. The laid-off attorneys worked in the firm's litigation, corporate and land-use practice

Blank Rome has become the latest law firm to put the squeeze on associate salaries, with much of the focus on more junior associates. Effective July 17, first-year associates face a $15,000 pay cut. Other associate classes will see a

Cambridge Liberal Democrats are furious that plans for 1,200 homes on the city's second NIAB site have been backed by a government inspector.

The new strategy of the United States in Afghanistan is now in play, including a troop surge, fresh attempts to curtail the poppy trade and a mission to get to know the locals. Questions linger, though, about the feasibility of

Through a series of labyrinthine maneuverings, Russia has sought leverage in US-Russia relations by offering greater cooperation to President Barack Obama over Afghanistan. It is possible that at a juncture when the overall US-Russia relationship is lurching dangerously close to

United States officials are scrambling for a response as North Korea reportedly plans a fireworks display to mark US Independence Day in the form of a long-range Taepodong-2 missile test. As a military reaction could lead to nuclear war, perhaps

The international community continues to pursue the wrong path in Myanmar, argues Burmese historian Thant Myint-U, as United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon begins his visit to the country on Friday. Instead of focusing on interlocution between the military junta

Building the Tatmadaw by Maung Aung MyoeThe incredible staying power of Myanmar's regime is thoughtfully explored in this revealing, if somewhat flawed, study of the Tatmadaw, or armed forces. With insights into the military's doctrine, strategy and organization, this is

What started as a seed of an idea among artists has grown into an acre-size salute to the country. Tucked in a fallow hayfield off Mustang Road in Pilot Point, a 210-foot-by-11-foot-flag shape - complete with stars and stripes -

Southfork Ranch, the symbol of Dallas and doing things big, is the stage Saturday for the largest tea party in the nation, aimed at attracting 50,000 folks for fireworks, both in the air and from the microphone. Organizers also had

Spain Has Launched the Spanish Plan Africa 2009 - 2012, which encourages key initiatives that could play a role in preventing conflicts and strengthening peace in post-conflict areas in sub-Saharan Africa.

Rwanda descends into bloody chaos," wrote the Chicago Tribune of April 8th, 1994. "Deadly Reality, Rwanda is Dying," screamed an editorial of L.A Times on 4th May, 1994.

This multi-ethnic community is still scarred by ruins and desolate wards, a horrifying reminder of the communal clashes of Sunday and Monday, May 2 and 3, 2004, which claimed over 700 human lives, displaced about 45,000 persons, and overheated Nigeria's

Fighting between pro-government forces and Islamist insurgents continued for a third consecutive day in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing at least two dozen people and wounding scores, Radio Garowe reports.

GULU district chairman Norbert Mao has questions to answer, army spokesperson Maj. Felix Kulayigye has said.

NEWPORT - Shoulder To Shoulder Inc., a local non-profit, is looking for volunteers to repair, paint and update an elderly Newport woman's home as part of its third annual Excellent Home Makeover on July 13-16.

A boating crash that killed a 28-year-old water-skier on Lake Williamstown on Friday afternoon appears to be an accident, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife officials said.

Charitable groups in Kentucky took in $489 million from gaming during 2007 -- more than was bet on horse racing in the state that year. But the state employs just a few dozen people to regulate charitable gaming.

Residents worked late the past three nights preparing a 100-year-old home in Fort Thomas' Tower Park for its new life as a history museum.