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Briefing Six 2012 races where the tea party counts
After playing kingmaker in the 2010 election cycle, the tea party movement is having a less prominent role in 2012. But its support or opposition could swing some key races and even determine whether Republicans win control of the Senate. Here are six US Senate contests where the tea party could make a difference.
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Man's best friend: Texas court asked for dead dog 'damages'
Texas's high court is set to determine if man's best friend, deceased, is priceless. The Texas Supreme Court took up the case concerning a dog euthanized by mistake in 2009. The dog's family is seeking damages.
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Briefing Six 2012 races where the tea party counts
After playing kingmaker in the 2010 election cycle, the tea party movement is having a less prominent role in 2012. But its support or opposition could swing some key races and even determine whether Republicans win control of the Senate. Here are six US Senate contests where the tea party could make a difference.
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Belt-whipping Texas judge suspended: Sign of shift on corporal punishment?
The Texas Supreme Court suspended the family-law judge who was caught on video beating his 16-year-old daughter. The move could signal that views on corporal punishment of kids are changing – even in the South.
11/23/2011 02:37 pm -
Terrorism & Security David Cameron to meet with US senators over Lockerbie bombing
David Cameron is slated to meet today with four US senators regarding reports that oil giant BP had a hand in the release of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the only person convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing that killed 270 people.
07/20/2010 09:52 am -
Monitor Breakfast Q&A with Sen. John Cornyn
The GOP Senate campaign chief answered questions at an April 29 Monitor Breakfast in Washington about upcoming 2010 Senate races.
05/20/2010 06:33 pm -
First member of polygamous sect in Texas to face trial
Raymond Jessop's trial is the first criminal case to proceed after the FLDS was accused of child abuse at a Texas ranch last year. Jury selection began Monday.
10/27/2009 01:00 am -
Child-abuse claims vs. parents' rights
Supreme Court mulls whether to take a suit accusing Illinois of forcing families to give up rights.
06/12/2008 01:00 am -
Children of polygamous sect to be reunited with parents
Texas Supreme Court's ruling will complicate state's investigation into sexual abuse, experts say.
05/31/2008 01:00 am -
Are FLDS sect's beliefs sufficient grounds for taking the kids?
Texas Supreme Court is set to weigh in on state's actions toward a polygamous sect.
05/27/2008 01:00 am
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