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IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
How the tables have turned: The Internal Revenue Service is the one under the microscope now, as revelations emerged Friday that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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10 weird criminal sentences
Check out these 10 court cases where judges have done more than sentence the guilty to a fine or jail time.
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Senate freshmen: What the 14 new members bring to Capitol Hill
A freshman Senate class was sworn in Jan. 3, bringing diverse skills and experience – not to mention agendas – to the legislative body. Whether the 14 newest senators help break partisan gridlock, or refuse to work across the aisle, will be the test for the 113th Congress.Twelve were elected on Nov. 6, including three Republicans, eight Democrats, and an independent. In addition, a Republican and a Democrat were appointed to vacant seats after the election. Here is a look at the 14 and what they bring to the Senate:
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US gun industry by the numbers
As the debate over gun control rages on, the firearms industry in the United States is thriving. Here are seven key figures.
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Can Republicans increase their ranks of governors? Four races to watch.
With only 11 races for governor this year, there’s no big sea change to anticipate. With Republicans hoping to add to the 29 states under their banner, the four races to watch are in Washington, New Hampshire, Montana, and North Carolina.
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Turkey closes airspace to Israeli flights, says Erdogan
Turkey closed its airspace to Israeli military flights, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed Monday, underscoring tensions in the wake of the Gaza flotilla raid. The ban reportedly will not affect commercial planes.
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BP CEO Tony Hayward not resigning, according to BP
BP CEO Tony Hayward is not resigning, according to a company spokeswoman, who denied a Russian news agency report on Monday.
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Gulf oil spill: Could 'toxic storm' make beach towns uninhabitable?
Residents fear mass relocations should a hurricane kick the Gulf oil spill onto resort towns. ‘Hazmat cards’ are a hot commodity among residents, since they could be the key to return.
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Sarah Palin slams dumpster-diving students, Jerry Brown
Sarah Palin spent Friday at California State University, Stanislaus. Sarah Palin is responsible for the most successful fundraiser in school history, officials said.
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NBA draft: John Wall goes first, role players sprinkled everywhere else
NBA draft resulted in an immediate impact player, John Wall of Kentucky, going to the Wizards. After that, most teams drafted projects and role players.
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Josef Stalin statue dismantled in the middle of the night
Josef Stalin monument, displayed in his hometown of Gori, was dismantled before dawn on Friday.
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Brazil flooding: how one town survived the rising waters
Brazil flooding devastated a remote region in the northeast part of the country last weekend. This is a story about how one community held on amidst rising waters.
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LeBron James to release his own line of headphones
LeBron James has his name on a new line of headphones. LeBron James has teamed up with Monster Cable Products for headphone line.
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Val Kilmer apologizes to New Mexico neighbors
Val Kilmer dispute: Val Kilmer says he hopes apologies will act as a 'stepping stone' toward working together
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Chicago gun ban: City will continue fight if court strikes down gun ban
Chicago gun ban may be struck down by the Supreme Court, but the city will attempt to make gun ownership more difficult.
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New evidence may help US hikers held in Iran
New information from an eyewitness may help three US hikers held in Iran, arrested for entering the country illegally.
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Asian carp caught near Lake Michigan: 'Carp wars' just got hotter
An Asian carp caught in Lake Calumet this week is the first such live fish to be found in such close proximity to Lake Michigan. Worries mount that the species will invade, and ruin, the Great Lakes.
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Bin Laden hunter, Gary Faulkner, says he'll 'absolutely' try again
Bin Laden hunter, Gary Faulkner, who traveled to Pakistan to hunt down Osama bin Laden said he'll "absolutely" try again, despite his arrest in the woods of northern Pakistan.
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Pakistani court convicts 5 American terrorists to 10 years in jail
A Pakistani court sentenced five Americans on charges of criminal conspiracy and funding a banned terror organization. They grew up together in Alexandria, Virginia, and were arrested in December in Pakistan.
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Adolf Hitler documents discovered; reveal special treatment in prison
Adolf Hitler got special treatment in prison according to new documents found near Munich. Over 500 new Adolf Hitler documents were found recently. Up for auction soon.
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Canada earthquake measures 5.0; shakes Ottawa, Toronto, and U.S.
Canada earthquake: Parliament building in Ottawa evacuated. Workers also left buildings in Toronto
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Toronto earthquake felt in Canada, NYC, Michigan, and New Jersey
Canadian earthquake, centered at the Quebec-Ontario border, was a 5.0 magnitude temblor and was felt as far south and New York City and New Jersey.
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McChrystal canned; Obama replaces McChrystal with Petraeus
McChrystal will be replaced with Gen. David Petraeus.
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Gary Faulkner, Bin Laden hunter, on his way back to United States
Gary Faulkner's brother told reporters last week that he wasn't crazy, just determined to find the man America's military has failed to capture nearly a decade after the 9/11 attacks.
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General McChrystal, Obama conclude talks; McChrystal's future unknown
General McChrystal and President Obama have concluded their meeting. Fate of McChrystal, however, is not known.
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Mexico sees silver lining in Arizona immigration law
The Arizona immigration law, and a similar one passed by a town in Nebraska, is supported by a majority of Americans. But Mexico sees broader American opposition to these immigration initiatives than in the past anti-immigrant efforts.
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Pakistani Taliban helped Faisal Shahzad, it's not on US list of terrorists?
Monday's confession from attempted Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad has put the spotlight on the Pakistani Taliban's absence from the official US terrorist list.
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Virgin Atlantic nightmare: Passengers stuck on grounded plane for 4+ hours
Virgin Atlantic passengers say they were kept on the runway for more than four hours. Virgin Atlantic passengers say three people fainted
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Faisal Shahzad, Times Square car bomber, details his chilling plot
Faisal Shahzad, who attempted to detonate a car bomb in New York's Times Square, eagerly explained how he plotted to murder Americans.
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Immigration debate: fight brewing between ACLU and Nebraska town
Immigration debate is focusing on a new law in Fremont, Neb. It prevents businesses from hiring illegal immigrants and landlords from renting to them. The ACLU will challenge the law, which is similar to laws passed by at least a few dozen other towns nationwide.
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