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Yesterday at 7:23 AM  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The massive sandbagging effort in Meredosia has slowed down and now officials are patrolliong levees looking for weak points and boils.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Simon & Garfunkel song among 25 recordings chosen for preservation at Library of Congress

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A letter from the Missouri Attorney General's Office appears to vindicate an ousted Louisiana city councilwoman after a closed meeting controversy.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Two courts make differing decisions on audio and video recordings in the courtroom.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Council members impeached a sitting member amid allegations that she illegally recorded a closed meeting.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Hannibal Police Department tested wearable police cameras for several weeks. Soon the small inexpensive cameras will show up on many officers.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Update: The council voted 6 to 2 September 26th to impeach Councilwoman Robbyn Morris and a hearing will now be held on October 15.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  A brand new state-of-the-art recording studio was built with funds from a large alumna donation.

Saturday, May 12, 2012 

Friday, March 09, 2012  The Illinios State Bar Association President says the group supports a pilot program in Illinois that could put cameras in courtrooms across the state.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  WARNING: Video contains graphic language and material. While disturbing, teen ruffians are increasingly recording their crimes to brag about their exploits on YouTube.

Monday, December 22, 2008  The Recording Industry of America says it will no longer sue people for sharing copyrighted songs.