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    Apr 21, 2009 |Blog| Chicago Tribune

  1. Pirate's day in court: 'The rule of law'

    The Swamp
    by Mark Silva A captured pirate gets his first day in federal court today, but who will ahrrrrg-ue his case? This is part of that "rule of law'' that President Barack Obama was talking about in his appearance at the......

    Tags: Court Administration, Justice System, Terrorism, Government, Social Issues

    2. Apr 30, 2009 |Blog| Chicago Tribune

  2. Pirate-held cap't: Military escorts needed

    The Swamp
    by Mark Silva Heroes walk the halls of the Capitol. We're not talking about John Kerry here. We're talking about Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger, who saved dozens of people when he glide-landed his goose-stricken airliner on the Hudson River. He came......

    Tags: Armed Forces, Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice, Defense, United States

    3. Apr 24, 2009 |Blog| Newsday

  3. Lauer Gets Pirate Captain Phillips

    The TV Zone
    Yes, Matt got Capt. Richard Phillips. NBC just sent quotes and he told Matt, "I didn't think I'd ever get out of that boat" - referring to the craft he was on that was towed by the U.S.S. Bainbridge.......

    Tags: Armed Forces, Crime, Law and Justice, Physical Conditions, Defense, Piracy

    4. May 9, 2009 |Blog| Chicago Tribune

  4. Year of the Heroes: Reality showtime

    The Swamp
    by Mark Silva Bon Jovi, Ben Affleck and Demi Moore walk the carpet tonight at the crowded entrance to an annual, black-tie White House Correspondents Association dinner, where President Barack Obama will make his debut on the stand-up comedy circuit......

    Tags: Sports, White House, Government, Billiards, Snooker and Pool, Crime, Law and Justice

    5. Sep 9, 2009 |Blog| Chicago Tribune

  5. Pirate warning: 'Increase' expected

    The Swamp
    by Mark Silva As if hurricane and monsoon season weren't enough to worry about on the high seas, high pirate season may be on its way. The Maritime Administration today issued an advisory to mariners that piracy is likely to......

    Tags: Oceans, Piracy, Bodies of Water, Crime, Law and Justice, Weather Warnings

    6. Dec 29, 2009 |Blog| Chicago Tribune

  6. Top stories, 2009: Economy, health care

    The Swamp
    by Mark Silva The economy was the big story of 2009. That and health care. From the start of the year, Americans have paid close attention to both an unfolding economic crisis, the Pew Research Center has found in a......

    Tags: Government, National Government, Fort Hood Shootings (2009), Inauguration of President Barack Obama (2009), Sonia Sotomayor

    7. Jun 3, 2011 | Orlando Sentinel

  7. Paul Greengrass considers a Tom Hanks drama and a Formula One racing movie

    Frankly My Dear - Orlando Sentinel
    He lost his chance to do one of his trademark politically-charged historical dramas when Universal bailed out of the Martin Luther King assassination film “Memphis.” And he doesn't want anything to do with the “Bourne” reboot, even...
    8. Mar 16, 2011 | Orlando Sentinel

  8. Tom Hanks to play the captain rescued from Somali pirates

    Frankly My Dear - Orlando Sentinel
    Tom Hanks has taken on the role of Capt. Richard Phillips, the merchant ship skipper taken hostage, with his crew, on board the Maersk Alabama and rescued by US Navy Seals. He wrote a book about it. Considering the limited scope of the tale, this isn't...
    9. Apr 5, 2010 | Los Angeles Times

  9. Father Boyle makes good on the bestseller list

    Jacket Copy
    Two new inspirational tales enter the hardcover nonfiction list this week, including local hero Father Gregory Boyle's "Tattoos on the Heart" at No. 8. The Jesuit priest is the founder of Homeboy Industries, the gang intervention and jobs organization....
    10. May 8, 2013 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  10. VIDEO: ‘Captain Phillips’ Trailer: Tom Hanks Gets Hijacked by Somali Pirates

    Variety
    Sony has released the first international trailer for the real-life saga of "Captain Phillips." Starring Tom Hanks and directed by Paul Greengrass ("The Bourne Ultimatum"), "Captain Phillips"  tells the true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009...

    Tags: Piracy, Sony Corp., Richard Phillips, Tom Hanks

    11. May 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. L.A. is a leader in greening of ports, Mayor Villaraigosa says

    California ports are going green.
    California ports are going green. In a speech at the 28th World Ports Conference on Tuesday, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said the city's port is at the forefront of pushing for clean energy alternatives and reducing pollution. The...

    Tags: Piracy, Richard Phillips, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry, Port of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa

    12. Jan 26, 2012 |Story| CNN

  12. Navy SEAL Team 6 Rescues Kidnapped Aid Workers in Somalia

    Washington -- Freed hostages Jessica Buchanan and Poul Thisted arrived at a U.S. base in Sicily Thursday, a day after being rescued in a U.S. military raid in Somalia, a spokesman for the base said.
    CNN
    Washington -- Freed hostages Jessica Buchanan and Poul Thisted arrived at a U.S. base in Sicily Thursday, a day after being rescued in a U.S. military raid in Somalia, a spokesman for the base said. The pair are now at Naval Air Station Sigonella, said...

    Tags: Mining, Terrorism, Defense, U.S. Department of State, Labor Legislation

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