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White House defends legality of Libya mission

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 02:00 PM PDT

Pushing back against congressional criticism, the White House said Wednesday that President Barack Obama has the authority to continue U.S. military action in Libya even without authorization from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

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Vt man pleads innocent in crucifix case

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 02:00 PM PDT

A Vermont man charged with possessing a religious artifact that dates to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ remained held on $10,000 bail Wednesday after pleading not guilty.

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Roles of American dads diverging this Father's Day

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 01:41 PM PDT

Nearly half of American dads under 45 this Father's Day say they have at least one kid who was born out of wedlock. And the share of fathers living apart from children is more than double what it was not so long ago.

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Iowa could decide Romney's top competition

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 01:39 PM PDT

Welcome to the state that may decide Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney's top competition. Rep. Michele Bachmann's entry into the campaign ensures that the spotlight will shine bright on the leadoff caucus state -- and the tea party darling from Minnesota with Iowa roots -- despite suggestions that Iowa's influence of the 2012 Republican presidential contest is waning. She will ...

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Watchdog: Obama fundraisers land government posts

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 01:24 PM PDT

Nearly 200 of President Barack Obama's top fundraisers have won political appointments to government posts, obtained federal contracts for their business interests or been invited to exclusive White House events, an independent watchdog group said Wednesday.

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Nicaraguan official arrested in Los Angeles

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 12:21 PM PDT

A Nicaraguan official has been arrested in Los Angeles on a 14-year-old arrest warrant from Florida that accuses him of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 12:21 PM PDT

Edwards' request on sex tape case due before judge

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 12:21 PM PDT

Lawyers for John Edwards are set to argue that a lawsuit involving a purported sex tape should wait until after criminal charges against the former senator are resolved.

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Gun at anti-violence film shoot leads to arrests

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 12:10 PM PDT

Police arrested an Oakland student, teacher and school counselor after finding a real gun among props that were being used to shoot a video in a public park about the dangers of gun violence.

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House panel backs $1B for flood project repair

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 11:30 AM PDT

A House panel has approved $1 billion in emergency money to repair levees and other flood control projects damaged by the devastating flooding along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.

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Ariz. inmate defense: No kidnapping DNA evidence

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 11:30 AM PDT

A defense lawyer for an Arizona inmate on trial for escaping and hijacking two truck drivers told a jury in Kingman on Wednesday that there's no physical evidence linking the prisoner to the crimes of which he is accused.

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AP Source: Pakistan drags feet on joint intel team

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 10:50 AM PDT

U.S. officials say that after agreeing two weeks ago to form a joint intelligence team to hunt al-Qaida, Pakistan has failed to approve visas to allow the necessary CIA officers to enter the country.

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White House to send Congress Libya report

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 10:50 AM PDT

The White House will send Congress a detailed report Wednesday answering questions about the objectives of U.S. military involvement in Libya.

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Woman arrested after pitching pita at Colo. cabbie

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 10:50 AM PDT

Police in Colorado say a woman with an outstanding warrant for her arrest was found because she threw her pita sandwich at Boulder cab driver.

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Financial disclosure summaries for key lawmakers

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 10:50 AM PDT

Here are summaries of the 2010 financial disclosure reports released Wednesday for House and Senate leaders, new Republican House committee chairman, new Democratic Senate committee chairmen, and presidential candidates.

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Study: Risky online behavior common

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 10:30 AM PDT

Companies from Citigroup to Sony are reeling from a series of hacking attacks. A new survey finds that regular people are also prime and often unsuspecting targets.

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Financial disclosure summaries for key lawmakers

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 09:10 AM PDT

Here are summaries of the 2010 financial disclosure reports released Wednesday for House and Senate leaders, new Republican House committee chairman, new Democratic Senate committee chairmen, and presidential candidates.

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10 congressmen sue Obama over strikes in Libya

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 09:10 AM PDT

A bipartisan group of 10 lawmakers is suing President Barack Obama for taking military action against Libya without war authorization from Congress.

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Fla. fugitive won't serve extra time in prison

Posted: 15 Jun 2011 08:50 AM PDT

A man involved in a major marijuana smuggling operation who was captured more than 30 years after fleeing during his trial won't serve any additional time in prison beyond his current sentence in another case.

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Posted: 15 Jun 2011 08:50 AM PDT