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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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Watching a video of a car crash? Let me offer you a new car.
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US court allows rendition lawsuit against CIA contractor
The government says state secrets are at risk, but the 9th Circuit is allowing the case to proceed against a Boeing subsidiary that reportedly flew suspects to secret prisons.
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Mexico tourism braces for swine flu slowdown
European travel warnings and canceled trips likely to hit Mexico's $13 billion a year industry.
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Deal with creditors may let Chrysler veer out of bankruptcy
The automaker's future, dismal as of last week, is brighter as creditors agree to swap $6.9 billion in debt for $2 billion in cash.
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Asia, Europe mobilize against spread of swine flu
Governments adopted measures last used during the SARS crisis of 2003.
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Top ten US airports reporting wildlife-aircraft collisions
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Leading opposition figure returns to Somalia
Sheikh Hassan Aweys, whom the US accuses of having ties to Al Qaeda, says he wants to unite warring Islamic factions.
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Could Iraq violence affect US withdrawal plan?
The recent spate of attacks have come as US troops are preparing to pull out of urban areas.
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Turkey, Armenia agree on road map to normalize ties
The tentative agreement, which must be ratified by both nations' legislatures, creates a framework for bilateral cooperation.
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Trial begins in Germany for four accused of 9/11-style terror plot
The trial, which could last two years, had a tense beginning Wednesday when one of the defendants refused to stand for the judge, saying, 'I only stand up for Allah.'
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Obama’s torture memo two-step
The administration might want to move on from the issue, but there's pressure from progressive groups and congressional Democrats for further investigation.
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Teen Somali pirate to be tried as adult
Abdiwali Abdiqadir Muse, who was charged in New York Tuesday, is the first in more than a century to be tried for piracy in the US.
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Somali pirates launch failed attack on second US vessel
The ship escaped an assault that may have been rooted in revenge for three pirates' deaths during the US Navy's rescue Sunday of the Maersk Alabama's captain.
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Obama aims to take dread out of April 15 -- pays $855,232 in taxes
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North Korea quits nuclear talks, vows to resume nuclear program
The move is a response to the UN Security Council statement condemning North Korea's missile launch last week.
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Troubled economy? Tax credits to the rescue.
As Americans file their taxes Wednesday, many are getting a financial boost from recent tax changes that give consumers money to pay debts and buy cars.
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Will pirates join forces with Islamist militias in Somalia?
Escalation of violence could lead pirate gangs to join radical militants, including those with ties to Al Qaeda, say analysts.
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In Algeria, Bouteflika's opponents challenge his landslide win
Amid the whites, oranges, and purples of his flower garden, Mohamed Tiarti's wilting hope for political change mirrors the sentiment of many Algerians.
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Post scooped in Obama pup debut
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Google: whipping boy for distressed publishers
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Who will stop the pirates?
American merchant sailors showed their mettle in retaking a hijacked ship, but piracy off Somalia continues to vex the international community.
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Are Mexican drug traffickers armed with US guns?
Most are, say US officials. But the NRA says the Obama administration is inflating the scope of the problem and threatens to undermine the Second Amendment.
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Pakistan drone attacks to intensify, Obama officials say
On Tuesday, Pakistani leaders reportedly rebuked visiting US officials over the airstrikes, which have prompted violent responses from militants.
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North Korea satellite misses orbit – and Japan
Kim Jong Il's regime claims that the 3-stage Taepodong-2 missile was used to put a communications satellite into orbit. US officials say it fell into the Pacific Ocean.
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As North Korea rocket launch nears, US allies discuss options
At the G-20 summit, the US, Japan, and South Korea are attempting to win backing for a Security Council resolution against North Korea.
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