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Chris Christie to stroll Jersey Shore with Obama (again!): What's he thinking?
In the wake of superstorm Sandy, GOP Gov. Chris Christie praised President Obama for helping to speed the federal disaster response, infuriating conservatives. Now the two are set to tour again.
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Memorial Day weekend: (almost) no sticker shock on gas prices
Some 31 million Americans set to hit the roads over Memorial Day weekend won't have to worry about a run-up in gas prices. Energy analysts say that – except for the upper Midwest – the gas spike is over.
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Washington bridge collapse: Oversized truck causes span to fall into river
Washington bridge collapse occurs on the interstate highway between Seattle, Washington and the Canadian city of Vancouver, British Columbia. Amazingly, only three people were slightly injured in the Washington bridge collapse.
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After superstorm Sandy, Jersey Shore priming for Memorial Day weekend
The Jersey Shore has been rebuilding since Sandy, and on Memorial Day weekend, merchants hope that tourists come for a dash in the surf and a walk along the boardwalk to spend some money.
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Parking deck collapses: Mall parking garage traps two, kills one
Parking deck collapses: A parking garage outside a Macy's at a Maryland mall partially collapsed today. Officials say a construction worker died in the collapse.
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IRS replaces official: How many heads will roll?
IRS replaces the official who oversaw the agents that targeted tea party groups, placing her on paid leave after she refused to resign. Her replacement is a 27-year IRS veteran.
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Obama talks drones: Will it increase transparency for Pentagon to take lead?
In a speech Thursday, President Obama acknowledged some of the complexities involved in the drone war. A new presidential directive released this week says that the Pentagon, rather than the CIA, should ‘have the lead for the use of force.’
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Boy Scouts allow gay Scouts, but leave ban on gay leaders in place
The Boy Scouts of America voted to lift a ban on gay Scouts, but critics say a decision to maintain a ban on gay Scout leaders sends a mixed message and leaves the issue unsettled.
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Immigration reform is stuck in House, but 'gang' is resolute
Bipartisan group of House lawmakers depart the capital for recess without clinching a deal on immigration reform, missing their self-imposed deadline. But members insist they aren't giving up.
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Obama renews push to close Guantánamo military prison
When he took office, President Obama pledged to close the military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. But Congress and much of the public are against such a proposal for the remaining 166 detainees.
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Trayvon Martin texts, photos: Might they change Zimmerman trial?
Trayvon Martin texts, photos – all unflattering – were posted online Thursday by George Zimmerman's defense team. They may yet be ruled inadmissible in court. But they are already making the rounds in the court of public opinion, ahead of Zimmerman's murder trial.
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Abercrombie & Fitch: What's wrong with selling just to 'cool people'?
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries set off a cultural backlash when said that his company is primarily interested in 'good-looking people.' But the company is jealously guarding its brand, even as the market for plus-size teens grows.
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Death penalty reprieve in Colorado: what it could mean for James Holmes
Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper called off the execution of a death row inmate, firing up the death penalty debate and potentially complicating the prosecution of alleged Aurora shooter James Holmes.
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Obama retools terror war, saying America is 'at a crossroads'
In a major address on defense policy, President Obama said the war on terror is shifting and laid out new rules for drone strikes. He also proposed new plans for some Guantánamo Bay detainees.
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House passes market-based student loan bill: Is it a step toward a solution?
The White House has threatened to veto the GOP-backed student loan bill, but supporters say passage invites input from the Senate to arrive at a compromise before rates jump on July 1.
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Cuomo: 'Shame on us' if Weiner wins
Cuomo: 'Shame on us': Speaking to editors at the Syracuse Post-Standard newspaper Thursday, the governor, who also leads the state Democratic Party, weighed in on a Weiner candidacy for the first time.
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Obama prom photos: Were those the good old days?
Yes, even the leader of the free world had a life before handling economic crises and overseas conflicts. The just-published pictures show a beaming Barack Obama, arms around the shoulders of his prom date.
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West Point video allegations add to Pentagon plague of sexual misconduct cases
An Army sergeant who served two tours in Iraq has been accused of secretly videotaping female students as they showered at West Point, the latest in a string of sexual misconduct cases in the military.
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James' overtime heroics lift Heat over Pacers in Game 1 of NBA Eastern finals
LeBron James scored 30 points Wednesday evening, including the final two in overtime, to lead Miami over Indiana.
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IRS scandal: Will House throw Lois Lerner in slammer? (+video)
Lois Lerner declined to testify at a House hearing on the IRS scandal, but not before making an opening statement asserting her innocence. Did that undermine her Fifth Amendment rights?
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