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3 questions to ask about US drone policy
White House spokesman Jay Carney has defended the Obama administration's controversial drone policy, asserting: “These strikes are legal, they are ethical, and they are wise.” But rather than closing the debate, that statement frames the three essential questions Americans should be asking about US drone policy.
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3 ways you can combat sex trafficking
It is estimated that 27 million slaves are being held worldwide, with the most common form being sexual exploitation of women and girls. What can be done about this global and complex problem? Here are three key ways that you can make a difference.
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Banksy: 7 stories from 'The Man Behind the Wall'
Here are 7 Banksy stories from the recent biography "Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall."
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In Pictures: Julian Assange and the WikiLeaks Scandal
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25 books set to be adapted into movies in 2013
Read these books before they hit the big screen!
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Hofstra student killed by police during home invasion
Andrea Rebello, a 21-year-old student at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, N.Y., died Friday when police fired on an intruder who had entered her home. The intruder was also killed by police.
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Drones are cheaper and more powerful. In US, that's a problem, lawmakers told
Police departments are increasingly interested in deploying drones, a House subcommittee is told. As drones proliferate, so too does the 'specter of routine aerial surveillance in American life.'
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New Orleans parade shooting: Arrests show city's reworked approach to policing
The arrests of two brothers after a Mother’s Day parade shooting appear to be an example of the dramatic shift in gang-war policing that New Orleans has made under Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
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To tame drug violence, Mexican general takes control of chaotic Michoacan
As part of President Enrique Pena Nieto's strategy against drug violence, Alberto Reyes, a Mexican general was given control over all police and military operations in the western state of Michoacan.
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Florida airport shooting: Police shoot car theft suspect in Jacksonville
Florida airport shooting: Police tried to stop a vehicle after tracking it to the parking garage at the airport. When they tried to stop it, the driver rammed two police vehicles and another car.
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Caroline Kennedy: Jury duty before ambassadorship?
Caroline Kennedy: Jury duty in New York City lies ahead for Caroline Kennedy. The only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy will serve on the jury in a case of an alleged crack cocaine dealer.
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USA Update How deal was struck for abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell to serve life sentence (+video)
A jury on Monday found Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of three babies. He's waived his right to appeal the verdict, and prosecutors are dropping the death penalty.
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Senior prostitution ring in N.J.: Two seniors arrested (+video)
Senior prostitution ring: Three people were arrested for suspicion of using cocaine and running a prostitution ring out of an apartment at a senior citizen housing complex in New Jersey. The complex serves the disabled and low-income residents who are 62 years and older.
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Cop cuffed to Oswald: Retired cop receives commendation
The cop seen handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald in the iconic photo of Oswald being shot by Jack Ruby was honored today for his decades of service to Dallas.
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Why wind farms kill eagles with federal impunity
Oil companies are prosecuted when a bird drowns in a waste pit. But the Obama administration has never fined or prosecuted a wind-energy company for similar protected bird deaths. An estimated 573,000 birds are killed by US wind farms each year.
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Readers Write: A smart alternative to school suspensions
Letter to the Editor for the May 13, 2013 weekly print issue: Suspensions lead to wasted educational opportunities and increasing absenteeism, truancy, and dropout rates. A holistic approach where trained community members and counselors work with students on a one-on-one basis keeps students in school, so they have a better chance of graduating and becoming productive citizens.
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19 shot at parade on Mother's Day in New Orleans (+video)
19 shot at parade in New Orleans: None of the 19 shot at a Mother's Day parade were fatally wounded, but three people were seriously wounded. Police have offered a $10,000 reward to find the shooters.
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Shane Franklin Miller manhunt expands
Shane Franklin Miller is wanted as a suspect in a triple homicide, involving his wife and daughters. The California manhunt continues as police expand the search for Shane Franklin Miller.
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FBI didn't tell Boston about Tsarnaev warning, says police chief
The FBI didn't tell Boston police that they'd been warned about Tamerlan Tsarnaev, despite FBI-Boston PD collaborations, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis told Congress today.
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Could a more vigilant public have prevented the Boston Marathon bombing?
Joe Lieberman testified in Congress that better coordination between federal and local law enforcement or a tip to police from someone who knew of Tamerlan Tsarnaev's views could have prevented the bombing.
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Otis Nixon arrested: Ex-baseball player faces drug charges
Otis Nixon arrested: The former MLB star was charged with possession of cocaine on Monday. Otis Nixon played for the Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, and Montreal Expos.
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Teenagers, social media, and terrorism: a threat level hard to assess
Authorities are leaning more toward zero tolerance of teenagers who fling around online threats about acts of violence or terrorism. As a result, what might have once merited a slap on the wrist may today result in criminal charges.
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Decoder Wire Newest 'Most Wanted Terrorist': Should Assata Shakur make the list?
Fugitive Assata Shakur is the first woman named to FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list. A member of a black militant group, she was convicted of the 1973 murder of a New Jersey trooper. But some say the 'terrorist' label doesn't stick.
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Wanted Benghazi men: FBI seeks info on 3 in Benghazi attack
Wanted Benghazi men: The bureau posted photographs of the three people and said they may be able to provide information to help in the investigation.
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Boston bombings: 3 more suspects taken into custody, police tweet (+video)
Using their Twitter account, the Boston Police Department announced Wednesday three more suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings have been arrested.
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The ties that bind: Obama travels to Mexico (+video)
Shared issues of border security, the economy, and immigration will likely dominate the conversation between President Obama and Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico this week.
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Female DNA on bomb? FBI checking suspects (+video)
Female DNA on bomb? The FBI took DNA samples from the wife of suspected Boston bomber Tamerian Tsarnaev Monday.
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Tsarnaev widow request: Give the body to his family, not me
Tamerlan Tsarnaev's widow has requested that his body be released to his family. Tsarnaev's widow has waived her right to claim it and continues to distance herself from him.
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Decoder Wire Ron Paul slams Boston police. Has he gone too far?
Ron Paul, in a posting on the website of a libertarian activist, accused US law enforcement of 'a military-style occupation of an American city' in its response to the Boston bombing.
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Boston bombings a wild card in Massachusetts Senate primary today
Ed Markey leads heading into Tuesday's Massachusetts Senate primary, but Stephen Lynch hopes to gain ground by attacking Markey's record on security, especially after the Boston bombings.
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