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Rann to address parliament on MP

South Australian Premier Mike Rann says he will make a major statement to state parliament next week after the arrest of an MP over child pornography offences.

The Baffling Cybercrime Case of the Nosy Spouse

Cybercrime is a costly problem that needs to be taken seriously.

Jared Lee Loughner & The Insanity Defense: How do mental-health workers figure out whether someone is crazy?

Jared Lee Loughner, the 22-year-old who allegedly killed six people and wounded 14 others in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday, faces five federal charges. According to the New York Times, he may plead not guilty by reason of insanity.

One Man's Odd Fight Against Ladies' Nights & Feminism

A Manhattan lawyer who has filed a series of antifeminist lawsuits in recent years -– with little success — has suffered his latest defeat: the United States Supreme Court refused to hear what he calls his "ladies' night lawsuit."

'I'm French, f--- you!': smoker on flight charged with assault

A 34-year-old French national has been charged with assault and interfering with flight personnel who confronted him about smoking in the lavatory during a flight between Nice and New York, officials said yesterday.

Woman jailed for selling stolen goods on eBay

A Lawrence woman was ordered to pay more than a half-million dollars and sentenced to eight years in federal prison for selling stolen goods on eBay, U.S. Attorney for Kansas Barry Grissom said Wednesday.

Stepmum jailed for beating 'defenceless' girl with dog lead

STEPMOTHER who relentlessly whipped a "defenceless" young girl with a dog lead has been jailed. Tara Jefferson, 20, struck the eight-year-old girl numerous times with a dog lead, cutting her scalp and causing her eyes to haemorrhage, last March.

Teen Bomb Hoaxer 'Tyrone' Sentenced to 22 Months Time-Served

A North Carolina teenager who phoned in hoax bomb threats to colleges, middle schools and FBI offices around the country for the amusement of a live internet audience was headed for release Monday after nearly two years held without bail.

New California Law: No More Ironic Twitter Handles

Choire Sicha reacts to California's new law in which "it's now illegal to impersonate people online for nefarious purposes."

Offshore oil industry needs sweeping overhaul – White House commission

Oil spill commission to criticise Obama administration for failing to go far enough to reform industry after BP disaster.

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