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Healthcare Reform moves forward after the election

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Like it or not, it appears the Healthcare Reform Act is here to stay. President Barack Obama's reelection and Democrats' control of the senate give the law's opponents little hope of repealing it. Now federal officials are preparing to roll out the controversial parts of the law.

Experts say healthcare reform could

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Off-duty Memphis officer arrested for DUI

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -

Off-duty Memphis police officer Ryan Mendoza was arrested for DUI after he crashed his truck early Monday morning near I-40 and Appling Road, police said.

Officer Mendoza, who has been part of the Memphis police force since JUly 2007, was charged with Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Leave Scene of

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Accused serial rapist in custody

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

A man Shelby County deputies say raped several women is behind bars after his DNA links him to the crimes.

Michael Richardson is being held on a two million dollar bond.

He made his first court appearance this morning on three counts of rape and one count of aggravated robbery charges.

He's been ordered to come back

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How much are you paying for city vehicles?

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

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It's part of the perks of being mayor of a big city but, how much bang for the buck do taxpayers get from having the city's leader drive around in an expensive luxury car?

It's the art of the deal which had some Memphis City Council members in shock.

"Why don't we just buy the 2010?," said

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Last second Hostess mediation falls apart

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Hostess Brands Inc. lived to die another day.

The maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs said late Tuesday that it failed to reach an agreement with its second biggest union. As a result, Hostess plans to continue with a hearing on Wednesday in which a bankruptcy court judge will decide if the company can shutter its operations.

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