With the defeat of four legislators in Tuesday’s primary, term limits going into effect and lawmakers quitting in the middle of their terms, many of the 2011 state legislators will be new. Almost half of the 63 seats at the legislative session that begins in February will be filled by newcomers.
Incumbent County Commissioner Andrew “Butch” Borasky and challenger Carl Moore Sr. could end up drawing cards to decide who wins the Republican primary. First, though, their 381-381 deadlock will be tested by a recount.
KINGMAN, Ariz. — Criminal cases are being dismissed in Arizona against polygamous church prophet Warren Jeffs, 54.
LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. plans to close five ESPN Zone restaurants in Las Vegas, Baltimore, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C., saying the economics of the business were “very challenging.”
LONDON — Short people have a 50 percent higher risk of having a heart problem or dying from one than tall people, a new study says, though weight, blood pressure and smoking habits remain more important factors. Previous studies have suggested a link between height and heart problems. This is the first major review of such studies confirming the relationship.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Lindsay Lohan’s alcohol-monitoring bracelet got her in trouble Tuesday with a judge who doubled the actress’ bail to $200,000. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel determined Lohan violated the terms of her release after a closed-door meeting with the actress’ attorney and a prosecutor. Revel did not detail the violation, but said her decision was made after receiving “results” issued by a court-ordered alcohol monitor.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A private investigator who helped build an extortion case against Joran Van der Sloot says the young Dutchman should have been arrested before he went to Peru. Bo Dietl says FBI agents recorded a meeting last month in Aruba where Van der Sloot requested money from a lawyer for the family of Natalee Holloway in exchange for information about her 2005 disappearance.
