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Former Rep. Massa Probed For Groping 'Multiple' Male Staffers
The Washington Post is reporting that there was more than the single allegation that Massa had harassed a male staffer staffer. Indeed, the WaPo reports, Massa was being investigated "for allegations that he groped multiple male staffers working in his office, according to three sources familiar with the probe."
Rove's Memoir: 'The Empire Strikes Back'?
Karl Rove released a memoir Tuesday that many reviewers criticized as being more defense of George W. Bush-era policies than revealing look at the legendary operative once dubbed "Bush's Brain." But most political memoirs share a similar aim: to get a jump on shaping history as it's written.
States Square Off Against Amazon Over Sales Tax
The Supreme Court has said that retailers can't be expected to collect sales taxes in states where they don't have a physical presence. But as states struggle with huge budget deficits, they want to collect on the billions of dollars of taxes they say consumers owe.
Suspect In Airport Security Breach Pleads Guilty
Haisong Jiang said he slipped under a rope barrier at Newark Airport to say goodbye to his girlfriend. The Jan. 3 breach led TSA to shut down the terminal for six hours, stranding thousands of passengers and costing airlines millions. Jiang agreed to pay a $500 fine, plus additional court costs, and perform 100 hours of community service.
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In Florida, Gay Adoption May No Longer Be Banned
Florida is the only state with an outright ban against adoptions by gay people, but that may not be true for long. State courts have overruled Florida law in three cases and approved gay adoptions. The state, however, has appealed the court rulings and says it will continue to fight to uphold the law.
For Quake Scientists, Chile Becomes A Unique Lab
Following the massive earthquake that struck on Feb. 27, scientists have flocked to Chile with the goal of picking up enough clues to one day predict when the next big one will strike.
Gates Tours 'Reborn' Town In Southern Afghanistan
The defense secretary aimed to show progress in the expanded war against insurgents in south Afghanistan. Now Zad was the scene of first significant military push following President Obama's announcement in early December that he would add 30,000 troops atop 17,000 reinforcements he had already sent into the flagging war.
Producer Admits Trying To Shake Down Letterman
Robert "Joe" Halderman pleads guilty to attempted grand larceny in trying to shake down David Letterman over sexual affairs. Halderman's lawyers initially said he was just offering to sell Letterman a thinly veiled screenplay about the comedian's life.
Are Democratic Governors At Risk?
The president's party typically loses about a half-dozen seats in midterm elections. With 37 governorships at stake this year, that may mean bad news for the Democrats.
Charities Spend Millions On Census Outreach
Charitable foundations and non-profits are taking an unusually active role this year in trying to get an accurate census count. They say the people they serve have the most to benefit but are also among the least likely to participate. One group has created a mobile phone application designed to encourage Latinos to fill out their forms.
Gates Tours Former Taliban Area In Afghanistan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates visited U.S. troops in Kandahar and Helmand provinces on Tuesday. He handed out Purple Hearts and Silver Stars, and toured an Afghan market.
Biden Criticizes Israeli Plan For 1,600 New Homes
Israel's Interior Ministry announced the plans for construction in disputed east Jerusalem just as the U.S. vice president was wrapping up a series of meetings with Israeli leaders. Biden said the timing of the announcement was especially troubling coming on the eve of a new round of peace talks.
Missing Body Of Cyprus' Ex-President Is Found
Three men have been arrested over the theft of the body of former President Tassos Papadopoulos, which was found reburied in another grave three months after being dug up and held for ransom, police said.
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Israel, Syria Announce Nuclear Energy Ambitions
Mideast rivals Israel and Syria on Tuesday each announced ambitions to develop nuclear energy, with Israel facing the prospect that its plan could bring new attention to its secretive nuclear activities.
Students 'Stand And Deliver' For Former Teacher
Former students of Jaime Escalante, the math teacher portrayed in the 1988 movie Stand and Deliver, are raising money for the man who worked tirelessly to teach them what he believed was the portal to success.
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Prius With Stuck Accelerator Glides To Safe Stop
A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, authorities said.
WASP: Women With Wings In WWII
About 1,100 young women flew military aircraft stateside during World War II as part of a program called Women Airforce Service Pilots — WASP for short. These civilian volunteers ferried and tested planes so male pilots could head to combat duty. The groundbreaking program lasted only two years and nearly fell through the cracks of history.
South African Official's Luxe Lifestyle Raises Doubts
The lifestyle and business relationships of Julius Malema, an official of the ruling African National Congress, are coming under intense scrutiny. His dealings, among others, are prompting calls for "lifestyle audits" to help root out corruption.
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Anyone Remember What's In The Health Care Bill?
Since the Senate passed its version of a health overhaul Christmas Eve, most of the debate has focused on the politics of the effort. By now, many people have forgotten — if they ever knew — what the bill would actually do.
Female WWII Pilots, The Original Fly Girls
On Wednesday, more than 1,000 women who flew military planes during World War II will be honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. They were known as WASP, Women Airforce Service Pilots, and at the time of their service, they were civilians. They waited three decades to be granted military status. And history nearly forgot them.
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