9 siblings among 11 kids abandoned under Neb. law - Seattle Times
Nine siblings are among 11 children as old as 17 who were left at Omaha hospitals Wednesday under Nebraska’s unique and new safe haven law, which allows caregivers to abandon babies and teenagers alike at hospitals without fear of prosecution. The

Iraqi parliament OKs provincial elections law - MSNBC
BAGHDAD - Iraq’s parliament overwhelmingly approved a provincial elections law Wednesday, overcoming months of deadlock and giving a boost to U.S.-backed national reconciliation efforts. Also Wednesday, gunmen opened fire on a group of Iraqi

Bush’s father joins president at bill-signing - San Francisco Gate
With his father looking on, President Bush on Thursday signed legislation expanding the protections afforded by the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act to those who can use medication or other devices to treat impairments. The original law was

Grand jury finds no probable cause to indict Benson - ESPN.com
AUSTIN, Texas — Former Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson will not face charges over his two alcohol-related arrests in the Austin area. Defense attorney Sam Bassett told The Associated Press late Thursday that two Travis County grand juries

Swedish govt waters down telecoms monitoring law - Forbes
STOCKHOLM, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Sweden’s ruling four-party coalition added a series of amendments on Thursday to a law for monitoring cross-border internet and telephone traffic, bowing to pressure from privacy advocates and worried legislators. Under

New York Settles Suit Against Va. Gun Dealer - Washington Post
New York City sees the settlement of the last of its lawsuits against 27 gun dealers in five states, including Virginia, as a victory for gun control. The last Virginia dealer to settle the litigation calls it a draw. “It’s the best deal we could

Swedish government to soften eavesdropping law - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
The Swedish government says it is proposing measures to soften an eavesdropping law after widespread public protests. The proposed changes include requiring a court order for eavesdropping on international phone calls, e-mails and faxes. They also