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Whitey Bulger trial: 'Rifleman' Flemmi details murder after grisly murder

The graphic testimony by Stephen 'the Rifleman' Flemmi, Whitey Bulger's former partner in the Winter Hill Gang, may be the most important for prosecutors trying to build an iron-clad case.
Monitor Breakfast Why Sen. Carl Levin backs military's position on sexual-assault cases

Sen. Carl Levin (D), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, believes military sexual-assault cases should remain under the control of the chain of command. Many in his party disagree. What's his rationale?
Top Picks: National Geographic's 'Inside the American Mob,' a café soundtrack for your computer, and more

Leon Fleisher's birthday is celebrated with a 23-CD box set, Chicago restaurant Hot Doug's gets its own book, and more.
'Rifleman' Flemmi's opening salvo: Whitey Bulger was FBI informant (+video)

The former crime partner of James 'Whitey' Bulger testified Thursday that the two were FBI informants – and that Bulger took the lead in managing the relationship with the bureau. Meanwhile, in a bizarre twist, a potential witness turns up dead.
Whitey Bulger to face 'The Rifleman,' his right-hand man, in court

Stephen 'The Rifleman' Flemmi is expected to testify in the James 'Whitey' Bulger case Thursday. As Bulger's former partner in crime, Flemmi could be crucial to the prosecution.
Monitor Breakfast Sen. Carl Levin imagines NSA phone-tracking in hands of J. Edgar Hoover

The Michigan Democrat frames in vivid terms the potential for abuse of the NSA phone-surveillance program, invoking the memory of J. Edgar Hoover and his secret FBI files on public officials. But the program has pluses, too, says Sen. Carl Levin.
Terrorism & Security Capture of Zetas leader may bring more violence (+video)

Zetas leader captured: The arrest of drug kingpin Miguel Angel Treviño Morales could open the door to internal power struggles and challenges from other cartels.
James 'Whitey' Bulger and his protege fight in court (+video)

James 'Whitey' Bulger and his once-loyal criminal apprentice had an angry, profanity-laced exchange in court during Bulger's racketeering trial after his ex-protege called Bulger and his partner 'rats.'
FBI nominee James Comey: Did he ace confirmation hearing?

James Comey, a Republican who served under George W. Bush, told the senators he considered waterboarding torture. The FBI nominee sailed through his confirmation hearing with bipartisan support.
Google Doodle: What happened at Roswell?

In the summer of 1947, something fell into a New Mexican ranch. What was it?
Asiana Airlines crash: Details point to short landing, possible pilot error

The NTSB and other agencies have begun investigating the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 in San Francisco. Of the 307 passengers and crew, two were killed and 48 injured. Several dozen are unaccounted for, but many survived unhurt due to safety designs in the Boeing 777.
Thomas George Paculis extortion try: Vultures circling over Paula Deen’s crisis?

Former Food Network star Paula Deen is fighting for her culinary empire after admitting to using the N-word. The FBI caught one alleged blackmailer on Friday who demanded $250,000.
Fourth of July events: how cities are beefing up security post Boston Marathon

This Fourth of July, Detroit’s RiverWalk, where many people usually watch the fireworks, will be closed. Atlanta, meanwhile, has a multi-agency operations center that will allow various officials to combine efforts.
'The Heat': A little of stars Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock goes a long way

'The Heat' milks the odd-couple film premise for all it's worth.
Bestselling books the week of 6/27/13, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best at independent bookstores across America
10 books about James "Whitey" Bulger

Interested in learning more about reputed Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger? You're in luck. Bulger has been written about often over the years. Here are 10 titles you might want to check out.
Informant or not, Whitey Bulger still making FBI look bad

The trial of James 'Whitey' Bulger is now focusing on FBI evidence claiming that Bulger was an informant – a claim he refutes. The court proceedings are showing an ugly side of the FBI.
My top 10 favorite book series

There's nothing more wonderful than a good book series. Here are 10 I strongly recommend.
Misconduct in BP case? New report alleges corruption.

A lawyer working for the team reviewing claims from the multibillion-dollar settlement over BP's Gulf oil spill has been accused of receiving payments from a law firm representing a claimant.
FBI pick: Obama poised to name Bush appointee James Comey

The White House announced today that on Friday, President Obama will nominate Bush's Deputy Attorney General James Comey to head the FBI.
How drones are used for domestic surveillance

FBI Director Robert Mueller told the Senate Judiciary Committee that unmanned aircraft is used minimally in domestic surveillance to monitor unmoving objects and save law enforcement officers from serious risks. Senators expressed concerns about the secrecy of the program and possible threats to privacy.
Jimmy Hoffa search: No remains found

After three days of searching a Michigan field for signs of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa, investigators called off the unsuccessful search on Wednesday. Law enforcement authorities suspect Hoffa was killed by members of organized crime. He has been missing for nearly four decades.
FBI uses drones on US soil: Senators want assurances on privacy (+video)

FBI Director Robert Mueller told the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday that the FBI is using drones to conduct secret surveillance on US citizens. Many lawmakers seemed surprised.
Is NSA exaggerating its surveillance successes?

Critics of NSA data-mining and Internet surveillance programs discount Tuesday's report that such efforts foiled 50 terrorist attacks – 10 of them in the US. Here's why they remain skeptics.
USA Update Times Square 'bike bomber' video released, FBI seeks Twitter tips

The 2008 Times Square bombing damaged a military recruiting center but didn't hurt anyone. Law enforcement is renewing its efforts to find a suspect it is calling the bike bomber.