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Briefing IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
The Internal Revenue Service is under the microscope now, as revelations have emerged 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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Briefing 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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China earthquake: day of mourning
Beijing set Wednesday as a day of mourning over the 6.9-magnitude earthquake in China's western Qinghai Province last week. It is taking a very proactive stance in dealing with the aftermath of the disaster, which killed more than 2,000 people.
04/20/2010 11:16 am -
Chicago: First US city to regulate coal plant air pollution?
A Chicago alderman has forwarded a proposal for the city to regulate coal plant emissions. It is part of an ongoing effort to address serious air pollution problems in the city.
04/19/2010 07:58 pm -
Iceland volcano costs US companies millions of dollars
The Iceland volcano has also disrupted tourism, trade in goods, and other economic activities for the US.
04/19/2010 07:44 pm -
Can Afghanistan President Karzai and Obama still work together?
Angry words lately between Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and the administration of Barack Obama have raised questions about whether they can work together to stabilize the war torn country.
04/17/2010 05:23 pm -
Navy looks for ways other than armed patrols to fight Somali pirates
A top admiral says US Navy armed patrols can't chase Somali pirates indefinitely. Other ways must be found to get to the source of piracy off the coast of Somalia.
04/16/2010 08:05 pm -
Three years after Virginia Tech shooting, college gun bans prevail
Gun rights activists argued that concealed carry laws may have been a protection during the Virginia Tech shooting. But states have not moved to allow concealed weapons on college campuses, though student groups continue to lobby to lift gun bans.
04/16/2010 06:47 pm -
What the heck is a WePad?
Could the German-made tablet PC dubbed the "WePad" outdo Apple?
04/16/2010 01:29 pm -
Terrorism & Security Afghanistan war: Kandahar hit by two car bombs
Two large car bombs exploded in Kandahar Thursday night killing two Afghans and wounding dozens.The attacks come ahead of a major NATO offensive in the Afghanistan war.
04/16/2010 10:34 am -
Ash cloud from Iceland volcano shuts down air traffic
Ash cloud from Iceland's spewing volcano halted air traffic across a wide swath of Europe on Thursday.
04/15/2010 07:49 pm -
Pope Benedict calls for Catholic church penance, but questions about reform persist
Pope Benedict XVI said it's 'necessary to perform penance' in response to public outrage at revelations of sexual abuse by Catholic priests. But some analysts say those hoping for change are up against a deeply conservative hierarchy.
04/15/2010 07:08 pm -
How much damage did the Shen Neng 1 do the Great Barrier Reef?
Australian arrested two Chinese sailors over the grounding of the Shen Neng 1 coal carrier on the Great Barrier Reef, and Australian investigators are looking into the extent of the damage when the ship was grounded while taking an illegal shortcut through the protected ecosystem.
04/14/2010 08:27 pm -
Returned Russian child spotlights international adoption problems
The case of a mother sending her adopted Russian child back could slow or even stop US-Russia adoptions. Russia was the No. 3 country for US international adoptions last year.
04/13/2010 09:28 pm -
Michelle Obama spotlights Haiti relief efforts
Tuesday's unannounced visit to Haiti by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden highlights progress by Haiti relief workers in the three months since the earthquake, and how much rebuilding lies ahead.
04/13/2010 08:48 pm -
Global News Blog Kyrgyzstan coup: Bakiyev inching closer to leaving the country
President Kurmanbek Bakiyev, pushed from power in the Kyrgyzstan coup last week, is nearing a deal to allow him and his family to leave the country, cooling concerns of further violence in the Central Asian nation, according to media reports from the capital Bishkek.
04/13/2010 05:53 pm -
Walter Rodgers Iraq war: a baffling defense of Bush policy from a former Pentagon insider
In an interview about the Iraq war, former Pentagon official Douglas Feith suggests Washington was fooled by Saddam Hussein's bluff about weapons he wanted foes to believe he had.
04/13/2010 12:02 pm -
Terrorism & Security Real IRA bombing meant to derail last step of N. Ireland peace
Just minutes after Britain transferred police and justice powers to Northern Ireland, completing the 1998 peace process, the Real IRA bombed Britain’s MI5 intelligence headquarters in Belfast.
04/12/2010 09:15 am -
Thailand protests' deadly turn deepens tense conflict
This weekend's clashes left more than 20 dead, taking the ongoing Thailand protests to a new level of intensity. 'Red shirt' protesters say the time for talking is over and insist that the prime minister resign and leave the country.
04/11/2010 02:30 pm -
Terrorism & Security Thailand protests: 'Red shirt' protesters rule out talks with government
Thai 'red shirt' protesters ruled out negotiations with the government Sunday, one day after clashes during the Thailand protests killed at least 21 people in the country's deadliest political violence since 1992.
04/11/2010 10:30 am -
Russia Furious Over Adopted Boy Sent Back From US
The country threatened to suspend adoptions by U.S. families after the seven-year-old was sent back to Moscow on a one-way flight.
04/10/2010 01:05 pm -
Rep. Bart Stupak to retire, casualty of health care reform battle
Rep. Bart Stupak fought to keep federally funded abortions out of the new health care reform law. In the end, he voted for the bill, angering both sides in the debate over abortion. His departure will make it harder for Democrats to retain control of the House.
04/09/2010 05:18 pm -
'We need to come clean': e-mails could further damage Toyota
Internal e-mails at Toyota suggest a reluctance to address sudden acceleration. The documents come to light at a time when Toyota is trying to rebuild its image.
04/08/2010 08:50 pm -
Man accused of threats to Nancy Pelosi to undergo evaluation
Gregory Lee Giusti, who is accused of making threats over the phone to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is the third person arrested in recent days on charges of threatening members of Congress.
04/08/2010 07:11 pm -
West Virginia disaster: Will Congress take on coal mining companies?
Mining companies have been slow to adopt new safety requirements. Critics say the West Virginia disaster shows that Congress needs to step in. The industry says it needs clearer guidance.
04/07/2010 07:10 pm -
The New Economy West Virginia mine explosion: Mining jobs were getting safer, until now
Monday's West Virginia mine explosion, the worst since 1984, has caused more fatalities than all US coal-mine fatalities last year.
04/06/2010 03:00 pm -
Global News Blog Somali pirates: Why don’t more ships have private security?
Somali pirates have been attacking farther out into the Indian Ocean for months, but many ships – such as the South Korean supertanker nabbed this weekend – still do not travel with a private security detail. Why not?
04/06/2010 02:06 pm
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