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WHDH-TV | Libby gets jail time for lying Detroit Free Press - WASHINGTON -- I. Lewis (Scooter) Libby Jr., once Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, was sentenced Tuesday to 2 1/2 years in prison for lying to a grand jury and FBI agents investigating the unmasking of a CIA operative. Vice-president's aide jailed for lies to FBI on name leak Free Scooter Libby |
 Malaysia Star | GOP hopefuls become Bush bashers in debate Seattle Times - By Seattle Times news services. MANCHESTER, NH - Using rhetoric more in keeping with what could be expected from Democrats, Republican White House hopefuls criticized President Bush on Tuesday night on his handling of the Iraq war, his diplomatic style ... Immigration, Bush in crossfire Debate Forecasts Stormy Days Ahead For GOP |
 Philadelphia Inquirer | Ethics battle rages in House after indictment of Democrat Boston Globe - By Jonathan Weisman, Washington Post | June 6, 2007. WASHINGTON -- Monday's indictment of Representative William J. Jefferson, a Louisiana Democrat, touched off an ethics battle in the House yesterday, with leaders from both parties moving quickly ... House approves speedy Jefferson probe Ethics Panel to Investigate Congressman on Conduct |
 AXcess News | Arrest greeted by disbelief Los Angeles Times - Vang Pao, 'the General,' a terrorist? It isn't possible, say many in Fresno's Hmong community, where Pao is revered. US Officials Say 10 in California Plotted Coup in Laos Hmong refugees accused of planning Laotian coup |
 Washington Post | Bush aide admits hiring boasts Boston Globe - By Charlie Savage, Globe Staff | June 6, 2007. WASHINGTON -- A Bush administration official admitted yesterday that he had boasted about hiring conservatives and Republicans at the Justice Department, but he nevertheless insisted that he broke no civil ... Leahy threatens White House Official defends filing voter fraud case |
 KTVU.com | Senate colleagues salute Thomas' contributions Billings Gazette - By NOELLE STRAUB. WASHINGTON - A vase of red, white and blue flowers stood on the black-draped desk of Sen. Craig Thomas as his mourning colleagues rose together in the Senate chamber for a moment of silence early Tuesday. Wyoming Senator Craig Thomas Dies After Battle With Leukemia Law keeps Thomas' seat in GOP |
 The Southern | Democratic hopefuls call on the Almighty MSNBC - By Edward Luce. An unusual trend is emerging in the 2008 presidential election campaign: Democrats seem happier talking about God than Republicans. What's new: Clinton says faith helped her cope Hillary thanks God |
 NY1 | Ex-Assemblyman and Ex-Judge Surrender for Prison New York Times - By MICHAEL BRICK. One man helped lead the State Assembly and controlled the Brooklyn Democratic Party, the largest such organization east of Chicago. Brooklyn Judge Given 3- to 10-Year Sentence Ex-judge who fixed cases gets prison |
 Turkish Press | Obama Warns of Blacks' 'Quiet Riot' TIME - The Democratic Senator's new proposal has many elements of her failed plan from the 1990s. Could it fly this time? (HAMPTON, Va. Barack Obama: 'Quiet Riot' not just a bad eighties band Obama warns of 'quiet riots' |
 Philadelphia Daily News | July 13, 2006: Dying Kevorkian wouldn't pick suicide DetNews.com - Jack Kevorkian may not live to see his first chance at parole next June because of a litany of illnesses that keep him mostly bedridden. Kevorkian's new mission to educate, inform after release Dr Death is back in town |
 NBC30.com | Marines Reduce Penalty For Reservist-Protester Washington Post - By David Montgomery. A panel of Marine Corps officers yesterday evening recommended a less severe sanction than Marine investigators had proposed for a reservist who protested the war while wearing parts of his uniform during a theatrical demonstration ... Discharge Suggested For Anti-war Marine Vets protesting the war? That's not honorable, military says |
 Brisbane Times | Ruling on detainees reignites debate Boston Globe - By Josh White and Shailagh Murray, Washington Post | June 6, 2007. WASHINGTON -- The decision by US military judges Monday to dismiss the war crimes charges against two detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has reignited a debate over how to try ... White House under pressure over Guantanamo ruling Gitmo: A National Disgrace |
 Washington Post | New Study Finds Gains Since No Child Left Behind New York Times - By SAM DILLON. Student achievement has increased and test score gaps between white students and black and Hispanic students have narrowed in many states since President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind law in 2002, according to a new survey of ... Scores up since No Child Left Behind Student mastery of state tests up |
 Philadelphia Daily News | City OKs ID cards for illegal immigrants Seattle Post Intelligencer - By CARA RUBINSKY. AP WRITER. HAVEN, Conn. -- City officials approved a plan Monday to offer illegal immigrants identification cards that would let them open bank accounts and use other services that may be unavailable without driver's licenses or ... Connecticut city offers ID cards for illegal immigrants New Haven Approves Program to Issue Illegal Immigrants IDs |
 Kenya Broadcasting Corporation | Coming To America: Guyana And The JFK Plot ThreatsWatch.Org - By Steve Schippert and Kyle Dabruzzi. From Guyana, the man asked over the phone, “Can I ask you a question? Would you like to die a martyr? A look at the airport plot suspects suspect surrenders |
 Washington Post | Appeals court declares Michigan's abortion law unconstitutional WTOL - AP - June 4, 2007 12:35 PM ET. LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A federal appeals court ruled today that Michigan's law aimed at banning a controversial abortion procedure is unconstitutional. US promotes culture of death Mich. abortion ban appeal denied |
 SanFranciscoSentinel.com | Calif. Assembly OKs gay marriage Houston Chronicle - © 2007 AP. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The state Assembly voted Tuesday to allow same-sex couples to marry, challenging Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has said he will veto the bill if it passes the full Legislature. Assembly acts on dozens of bills Same-sex unions OKd by Assembly |
 WHDH-TV | VA Tech To Re-Open Norris Hall On June 18 AHN - Blacksburg, VA (AHN) - Authorities at Virginia Tech have announced they are reopening Norris Hall, the engineering building where a student shot 32 people and injured 29 others before turning the gun on himself more than a month ago. Tech to reopen Norris Hall, site of shootings, later this month No more classes at Norris |
 Washington Post | Students Leave Meeting Without Diplomas ABC News - Caisha Gayles smiles as she waits with classmates in Thiel Gymnasium for commencement ceremonies to begin Sunday, May 27, 2007, at Galesburg High School in Galesburg, Ill. Commencement hijinks Nay To Hurray: Cheers Strip 5 Of Diplomas |
 MSNBC | Former Klansman apologizes to victims' kin Jackson Clarion Ledger - By Jerry Mitchell. Former Klansman Charles Marcus Edwards on Tuesday admitted his role in the abduction, beatings and killings of two African-American teens in the summer of 1964. Star Witness In Seale Trial On Stand Cousin testifies about reputed Klansman |
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