Wire: El Wire

DHS, DOJ brass turned a blind eye to House of Death murder, federal prosecutor confirms (The Narco News Bulletin) - 204 weeks ago

It’s official: High-level officials within the departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) did know about the activities of a U.S. government informant who supervised and participated in murder in Juárez, Mexico, and yet they allowed that informant to continue his bloody assignment in what is now known as the House of Death case.

Voice of San Antonio public radio to sign off (San Antonio Express News) - 204 weeks ago

NPR founding father Joe Gwathmey made a big impact on local airwaves, too.

Counterfeit Checks, Lottery Scams on Rise (Southern Pines Pilot) - 204 weeks ago

Attorney General Roy Cooper is warning North Carolina consumers and banks to be on the lookout for counterfeit checks sent by scammers. "We want to stop these scammers from getting their hands on your money," Cooper said. "Don't fall for their tricks."

Sports Briefs (The Ottawa Sun) - 204 weeks ago

Sat, September 30, 2006 Sports Briefs By SUN WIRE SERVICES 'PIQUES TOP HUSKIES The Gatineau Olympiques scored four goals in the second period to open up a three goal lead, then hung on in the third to skate away with a 5-4 victory over the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies last night in QMJHL action at the Robert Guertin Centre. Claude Giroux and Viatcheslav Trukhno each had a goal and an assist to pace

Con men held in boiler-room scheme (Sharewatch) - 205 weeks ago

Seven suspects were awaiting arraignment in federal court in Manhattan on mail and wire fraud charges after being arrested at their homes early Friday by the FBI. Another suspect was in custody in Croatia; three were at large.

Race Record (Thoroughbred Times) - 205 weeks ago

At 2: 2nd A maiden special weight (Hol, to Coax Kid, dftd. Brancusi, Fly to the Wire). At 3: 1st Travers S.-G1 (Rag# 1/2) ($1,000,000, Sar, 10f, 2:02.14, by 4 1/2 lengths, dftd.

Remedent to Release Business Update and Host Conference Call on October 4, 2006 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - 205 weeks ago

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.----Remedent, Inc. a leader in the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of oral care and cosmetic dentistry products, will release a business update and guidance for the remainder of the year and 2007 on Wednesday, October 4, 2006.

Plane crash kills one at El Paso airport (The Bryan-College Station Eagle) - 205 weeks ago

EL PASO - A pilot was killed Thursday when his single-engine plane crashed at El Paso's international airport, an airport spokeswoman said.

El Duque helps Mets end slide (Republican American) - 205 weeks ago

ATLANTA -- Orlando Hernandez gave the New York Mets the type of performance they'll need when he starts their playoff opener in place of Pedro Martinez.

DIRECTV Group Wins Favorable Judgment in Darlene Investment Case (Broadcast Newsroom) - 205 weeks ago

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- Federal District Court Judge William H. Pauley III (S.D.N.Y.) issued an order yesterday dismissing Darlene Investments, LLC's fraud action against DIRECTV and holding Darlene liable to DIRECTV for Darlene's breach of contract.