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Six of the seven suspected copper wire thieves await a bail hearing at Guma Hustisia yesterday.(related story) Photo by Mark Peñaranda

A U.S. Marine escort stands by the remains of their fallen comrade, Lance Cpl. Adam Emul, at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport on Saturday. ( related story) Photo by Mark Peñaranda

Local News — CNMI

8 suspected copper wire thieves appear in court
Hopwood tops PSS January water billing at $33K
Bill to limit gov’t employees accumulated annual leave
Slain Marine’s sister says Cheney should also visit NMI
Fallen hero’s remains will be laid to rest today
Ex-senator says Democrats should have overall chairman
Villagomez complains about Compact costs to NMI
Puerto Rico junkyard under DEQ watch
Salas willing to accept new CPA contract
Republicans postpone general assembly
Public Health backs private nursing school
‘State of Liberty’ to premier this month
Brownfield assessment starts next month
Ericco/Maeda wants to pay debt by operating gov’t facility for free
Woman loses purse, money to snatcher
Cashier sues poker establishment
MVA has 2 new interns
Around the Islands

Local News — Guam

$123M COLA ruling challenged
Home Depot breaks ground on Guam
Brooks proposes spending limits for outgoing mayors
Calvo bucks proposal for debt panel creation
Palacios rescues another unfunded mandate
Deficit elimination plan expected from governor’s address
Governor welcomes new mobile crane
Bordallo to co-chair congressional art competition
GWA to penalize grease dumping

Local News — Palau

Presidential appointees to PNCC, PPUC Board referred to Senate’s RCTD Committee
Travel agents, Governors, BTA, PVA support Nekken’s Agro-Tourism project
Portion of Package B remains close to traffic
Japan Foundation donates books to PCC Library
TFCP, MOH signs MOU on 50% off health services