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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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Navy's first black pilot not forgotten as vet returns to North Korea

Navy's first black pilot: A retired Navy captain, heads to Pyongyang on Saturday with hopes of traveling in the coming week to the region known in North Korea as the Jangjin Reservoir, accompanied by soldiers from the Korean People's Army, to the spot where his wingman died in December 1950.
Global News Blog Did Romanian mom torch Monet, Matisse, and Picasso along with her slippers?

The art world fears that the mother of a man suspected in the theft of seven masterpieces from a Dutch art museum burned the priceless evidence.
Terrorism & Security North Korea missiles: Cache of 'obsolete' Cuban weapons seized from North Korean ship (+video)

North Korea missiles: Cuba says the 240 tons of weapons were being sent to North Korea for repairs. Many international observers are dubious.
Twinkies are back, and smaller than before (+video)

Twinkies returned to store shelves nationwide Monday, but the new Twinkies weigh less and have fewer calories than their predecessors
USA Update Bradley Manning case: lawyers battle over most serious charge

Defense lawyers say the prosecution has not proven that Pfc. Bradley Manning intended to aid the enemy in releasing classified information to WikiLeaks.
Terrorism & Security Snowden revelations: What more does he have? (+video)

Journalist Glenn Greenwald says the former NSA contractor has 'thousands of documents' that detail how the security agency operates.
Former governor of Montana won't run for Senate; an opening for GOP?

Brian Schweitzer, a Democrat and former governor of Montana, announced he won't seek the US Senate seat vacated by Sen. Max Baucus next year. Baucus' seat will be a target for Republicans, who need to pick up six seats to control the Senate.
Justice Department backs off on secret seizure of reporters’ records

The Justice Department has revised its guidelines on when it can probe the phone and email records of journalists as part of an effort to stem government leaks. This comes after the controversial secret seizure of Associated Press and Fox News records.
Dreamliner fire disrupts Heathrow Airport; Boeing shares plunge

Two separate issues involving Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes have disrupted travel and sent Boeing shares falling Friday. A 787 Dreamliner en route from England to the US had to turn back after experiencing a technical issue, and Heathrow Airport briefly shut down its runways after a fire on an empty 787.
USA Update Aaron Hernandez murder case: what court documents reveal about that night

Aaron Hernandez is the one who fired the fatal shots, an alleged accomplice has told investigators, according to court documents released Tuesday.
Tropical Storm Chantal threatens Dominican Republic, Haiti

Tropical Storm Chantal barreled towards the Dominican Republic and Haiti Wednesday. Officials warned of possible landslides and heavy flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal.
USA Update Zimmerman trial: Close friends say it was Zimmerman who was screaming

One after the other, close friends of the defendant in the Zimmerman trial took the stand to testify that his screams for help, not Trayvon Martin's, could be heard on the crucial 911 recording.
USA Update Asiana crash: Improved technology, standards, and training likely saved lives

From stronger seats to flight crew training that emphasizes a quick exit from the plane, improved standards are making crashes more survivable. The Asiana crash's statistics are no longer a rarity.
Officials look for causes of Asiana Flight 214 crash in San Francisco

Early reports indicate Asiana Flight 214 from Seoul, South Korea, was not in an emergency situation when it crash-landed at San Francisco Airport. Casualty figures are unavailable so far, but many passengers were able to escape.
Arizona wildfire: Details emerge on tragedy that killed 19 hotshots

As more becomes known about the devastating Arizona wildfire that killed 19 members of a hotshot team, broader questions are being raised, including roles of residential development and climate change.
USA Update Joey Chestnut triumphs, again, at Nathan's annual hot dog pig-out

Joey Chestnut, aka 'Jaws,' a seven-time winner (a record), maxes out at 69 hot dogs in 10 minutes (another record). In the women's competition, Sonya Thomas, at 36-3/4 dogs, edged out the No. 2 by a bite.
Statue of Liberty reopens on Independence Day (+video)

The Statue of Liberty reopening was a sign of recovery as the nation used the day to celebrate its independence in a wide variety of ways — from fireworks tributes to fallen firefighters to parades, concerts, and hot-dog eating contests.
Toledo sinkhole swallows car: Driver escapes via ladder (+video)

Toledo sinkhole: A woman driving down the road in Toledo saw a sinkhole open up but couldn't avoid the sinkhole.
Arizona firefighters killed: Would on-site forecasting have averted tragedy? (+video)

The local National Weather Service forecast office was supplying forecasts the day the Arizona firefighters died, but on-site forecasters – something used for the most complex firefighting efforts – hadn't been called in.
Vatican sex abuse scandal: Priests paid to leave

Vatican sex abuse scandal: Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of Milwaukee at the time, oversaw a Vatican plan to pay some priests accused of sex abuse to leave the priesthood, according to documents released Tuesday.
Aaron Hernandez taken away in handcuffs

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was escorted by police from his home in handcuffs Wednesday morning. No word on what charges Hernandez may face.
Stocks rise on good economic news

Stocks closed up on Wall Street Tuesday as investors took good news about the US economy in stride. It comes after investors have sold stocks in recent weeks on fears the Federal Reserve would pull back on its economic stimulus too quickly.
USA Update George Zimmerman described black males as 'suspicious' in phone calls

George Zimmerman made several neighborhood watch phone calls to police dispatchers in the months before Trayvon Martin's death. The judge must decide if the jury can hear them.
Terrorism & Security On anniversary of Korea War, cyber fireworks fly

On the 63rd anniversary of the Korean War that divided the peninsula, hackers hit systems in both North and South Korea.
IRS screened liberals? 'Progressive' and 'Occupy' targeted too, says new IRS chief

IRS screening of groups seeking tax-exempt status was broader and lasted longer than has been previously disclosed, the new head of the agency acknowledged Monday.