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May 2013
'Outrageous' Rape Testimony - Daily Beast
Wednesday 8 May 2013Daily Beast 'Outrageous' Rape Testimony Daily Beast Is an uptick in military sex assault just due to our hookup culture? That's what an Air Force general said on Capitol Hill Tuesday, testimony Sen. Gillibrand tells Eleanor Clift is 'outrageous.' Like · Tweet. If it was p.. Read more
Political redemption: Former SC Gov. Mark Sanford wins his old congressional ... - Washington Post
Wednesday 8 May 2013New York Times Political redemption: Former SC Gov. Mark Sanford wins his old congressional ... Washington Post CHARLESTON, S.C. — In a story of political redemption, Mark Sanford is headed back to Congress after his career was derailed by scandal four years ago. “I am one imperfect man saved by Go.. Read more
Glenn Beck Compares Michael Bloomberg to Hitler at NRA Convention - Shalom Life
Wednesday 8 May 20137Online.com Glenn Beck Compares Michael Bloomberg to Hitler at NRA Convention Shalom Life Over the weekend, hundreds of NRA members gathered for an annual convention in Houston to discuss gun matters. What most likely began as a conversation about how easier access to guns would've calmed the m.. Read more
New insanity plea may slow Colorado shooting case - Independent Record - Helena Independent Record
Wednesday 8 May 2013New insanity plea may slow Colorado shooting case - Independent Record Helena Independent Record The man accused in the deadly Colorado theater shootings wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity, potentially delaying the trial for weeks or even months while doctors evaluate his .. Read more
AP Exclusive: Air Force sidelines 17 ICBM officers - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Wednesday 8 May 2013AP Exclusive: Air Force sidelines 17 ICBM officers Columbus Ledger-Enquirer WASHINGTON — The Air Force stripped an unprecedented 17 officers of their authority to control - and, if necessary, launch - nuclear missiles after a string of unpublicized failings, including a remarkably dim review of the.. Read more
Court rules Louisiana school voucher funding violates state constitution - Fox News
Wednesday 8 May 2013Politico Court rules Louisiana school voucher funding violates state constitution Fox News NEW ORLEANS – The funding method for a private school tuition voucher program pushed through the Legislature last year by Gov. Bobby Jindal is unconstitutional, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a 6-1 .. Read more
Conspiracy Suspect's Dad: "He Is Not a... - ABC News
Wednesday 8 May 2013San Francisco Chronicle Conspiracy Suspect's Dad: "He Is Not a... ABC News The father of a student charged with conspiracy in the Boston Marathon bombing case insists his son is not a terrorist. Amir Ismagulov, (ah-MEER' is-MAH'-gool-ov) the father of Azamat Tazhayakov (AZ'-maht tuh.. Read more
Treasury Secretary Lew working on improving illegible loopy signature - Fox News
Wednesday 8 May 2013ABC News Treasury Secretary Lew working on improving illegible loopy signature Fox News WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew's loopy signature is showing signs of improvement as he gets ready to affix his "Jacob Lew" to the nation's currency. President Barack Obama joked in January whe.. Read more
New Head of CIA's Clandestine Service Is Picked, as Acting Chief Is Passed Over - New York Times
Wednesday 8 May 2013The Atlantic New Head of CIA's Clandestine Service Is Picked, as Acting Chief Is Passed Over New York Times WASHINGTON — John O. Brennan, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, has replaced the acting head of the agency's clandestine service, a woman who was at the center of the a.. Read more
Republicans demand changes in Senate immigration bill - Los Angeles Times
Wednesday 8 May 2013U.S. News & World Report Republicans demand changes in Senate immigration bill Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — As a sweeping immigration bill moves forward in the Senate, Republicans are demanding stronger border security measures than those agreed upon during four months of bipartisan negotiation. .. Read more