Illinois governor pardons 1800s abolitionists

CHICAGO (AP) — Three Illinois abolitionists who were convicted for anti-slavery efforts in the 1800s were posthumously pardoned Wednesday by Gov. Pat Quinn, their names among 102 people granted New Year's Eve clemency by the outgoing Chicago Democrat.



Illinois governor pardons 1800s abolitionists



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Doug Marrone steps down as coach of Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are searching for a coach after Doug Marrone's surprise decision to step down after the team's best finish in a decade.



Doug Marrone steps down as coach of Bills



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Guitarist Slash files for divorce after 13 years

NEW YORK (AP) — Guitarist Slash has filed for divorce from his wife of 13 years.



Guitarist Slash files for divorce after 13 years



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Woman suspect of posing as lawyer arrested in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah police have arrested a woman suspected of posing as a lawyer and negotiating a plea agreement with prosecutors.



Woman suspect of posing as lawyer arrested in Utah



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Former college football player charged with stalking Geffen

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former North Dakota college football player is facing a charge in Los Angeles for allegedly stalking billionaire David Geffen.



Former college football player charged with stalking Geffen



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Clause expires, could help settle Argentine debt

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — The Argentine government and a holdout group of bond creditors led by billionaire Paul Singer will soon have a chance to renegotiate a longstanding debt dispute that U.S. courts and the United Nations have wrestled with and that ultimately could affect debt restructuring worldwide.



Clause expires, could help settle Argentine debt



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High court to adopt electronic filing of cases

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is belatedly developing an electronic filing system similar to those used in courts around the country, Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday in his annual end-of-year report.



High court to adopt electronic filing of cases



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