
Sep 27 - By Sean Yoong, Associated Press Writer
When she was practicing law, Kartini Maarof once went beyond the call of duty for her divorce client.

Sep 11 - By Brian Bakst, Associated Press Writer
State governments and civic groups are sinking scarce dollars into the phone banks, TV ads and door-knocking commonly seen in political campaigns to pump up numbers in the upcoming census.

Aug 18 - By Curt Anderson, AP Legal Affairs Writer
The verdict is in: Even if Paris Hilton's film "Pledge This!" bombed big-time, she won't have to fork over $8.3 million sought by movie investors because of it.

Jul 8 - By Curt Anderson, AP Legal Affairs Writer
Paris Hilton repeatedly fussed with her hair and makeup in a federal courtroom Friday, sported six-inch stiletto heels and a black dress and amused the judge with a little wave on the way to the witness stand.

May 19 - By Associated Press
A judge in Miami won't throw out a lawsuit claiming Paris Hilton didn't live up to her promotion contract for the 2006 movie "Pledge This!"

May 6 - By Curt Anderson, AP Legal Affairs Writer
Paris Hilton may seem like the ultimate party girl, but she and her handlers swear she's really a globe-trotting workaholic who relentlessly plugs her projects and products.

Jul 5 - By Jim Abrams, Associated Press Writer
The United States has lost billions of dollars and an immeasurable amount of good will since Sept. 11, 2001, terrorism attacks nearly six years ago because of a decline in foreign tourists. Several senators are now trying to get the government involved in bringing those visitors back.