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Senators grill Secret Service boss on sex scandal - Wed, 23 May 2012
The alleged hiring of prostitutes suggests a cultural problem within the Secret Service, Sen. Susan Collins says during a congressional hearing on the scandal.
La. school psychologist quits over allegedly racist online posts - Wed, 23 May 2012
The suburban New Orleans public school psychologist whose allegedly racist online comments triggered to a discrimination complaint with the federal government has resigned, the school system said.
US Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announces resignation - Wed, 23 May 2012
U.S. attorney Patrick Fitzgerald abruptly announced his resignation Wednesday with no heads up to top officials at the Justice Department and no current plans for new employment, his spokesman said.
'Severe' sexual violence alleged at Ala. women's prison - Wed, 23 May 2012
Sexual misconduct by male correctional staff toward inmates at Alabama's Tutwiler Prison for Women is "commonplace" and has resulted in numerous women becoming pregnant while incarcerated, a complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Justice alleges.
Seniors busted for 'prank' -- biking to school - Wed, 23 May 2012
Prank or proud moment? For high school seniors in Walker, Mich., who marked their last day by riding bikes it was all about staging a "prank" with no damage.
Tribal elder's purported 'KKK' surgical scars spark protest - Wed, 23 May 2012
Hundreds marched in support of a tribal elder who says the letters “KKK” were carved into his stomach by a surgeon at an S.D. ospital.
LA becomes largest US city with plastic bag ban - Wed, 23 May 2012
Withstanding a strong lobby from the plastic bag industry, the Los Angeles City Council overwhelmingly approves a ban on single-use plastic bags and a 10-cent fee on paper bags.
Police investigate mountain lion shooting - Wed, 23 May 2012
Santa Monica police are conducting an internal investigation into the shooting of a mountain lion that appeared in an office building courtyard.
Bride who faked cancer sentenced to time served - Wed, 23 May 2012
A New York state woman who faked having cancer to con donors into paying for her "dream wedding" and Caribbean honeymoon is being released after less than two months in jail.
NBC/WSJ poll highlights Obama's economic vulnerabilities - Wed, 23 May 2012
The new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll indicates that Americans believe the incumbent commander in chief has either made no impact on pocketbook issues – or even made them worse.
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