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Families sue US for killing three citizens in Yemen drone strikesOne of the three was Anwar al-Awlaki. The complaint, filed in federal court in Washington, deals with the practice of maintaining 鈥榢ill lists鈥� that target suspected terrorists, including US citizens.
George Zimmerman: Is the prosecution damaging his credibility?Before the trial of George Zimmerman begins in the killing of Trayvon Martin, the prosecution has made public material that may not be admissible in court but raises questions about his character and credibility.
Afghanistan detainees get their day in US court, again. Why they're back.The four are all being held indefinitely and without charge in Afghanistan after being captured in other countries. They are seeking the right to challenge their detention.
Patty Murray: Democrats will go over 'fiscal cliff' unless GOP relentsNo. 4 Senate Democrat says that Republicans must agree to let tax cuts expire for the richest Americans or face a tax hike for all 鈥� a move that lifts a page from the GOP playbook.
LIBOR scandal: Will Feds target not just employees, but a whole bank?If a bank reporting its lending rates has given intentionally inaccurate numbers, that could be a crime, say experts. Prosecutors have been poring over documents related to LIBOR for two years.
Penn State takes first steps to recover after Sandusky scandalPenn State trustees, taking 鈥榝ull responsibility鈥� for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal, announced initial steps to recover the university's tarnished reputation. Some say much more will have to be done,聽especially changing a campus culture in which sports coaches are idolized.
Trayvon Martin case鈥檚 mystery man: George Zimmerman鈥檚 cop connectionNew evidence shows that George Zimmerman, the defendant in the Trayvon Martin murder case, counts a law enforcement officer 鈥� a federal agent 鈥� as a close adviser.
Judge saves Mississippi鈥檚 only abortion clinic ... for nowA federal judge allowed a new Mississippi law targeting the state鈥檚 only abortion clinic, but said the clinic can stay open so as not to cause 鈥榠rreparable harm鈥� to women seeking the procedure.- US charges two with trying to smuggle nuclear-related equipment to IranOne of those charged is Iranian; the other, Chinese. An undercover operation leading up to the indictment offered US officials insight into secret efforts in Iran to obtain nuclear capability.
Jerry Sandusky scandal could cost Penn State more than $100 millionPenn State鈥檚 legal problems from the Jerry Sandusky scandal could include more criminal cases as well as civil suits by the victims, targeting the university鈥檚聽$1.8 billion聽endowment.
Penn State scandal: Will new bombshells overshadow career of Joe Paterno?The Jerry Sandusky investigation has detailed exchanges among Penn State officials that strongly imply Joe Paterno was involved in protecting his close friend and associate.
FBI report: No evidence George Zimmerman is racistAn FBI investigation into the shooting of black teenager Travyon Martin concluded that there's no evidence the suspect, George Zimmerman, was motived by racial bias or hatred.
Jerry Sandusky probe: Penn State showed 'total disregard' for kids' safetyThe eight-month investigation and its 267-page report are devastating in their detail and implication about the events surrounding former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky.
Judge could decide whether Mississippi will become 'abortion-free'Mississippi鈥檚 only abortion clinic may close if a federal judge allows a state law to take effect. The decision could become 'a road map for how to close abortion clinics in other states.'聽
Attorney General Eric Holder, in Texas, slams state's voter ID lawEric Holder, addressing a national NAACP convention in Houston, pledged聽to aggressively enforce voting and other civil rights laws and聽compared the Texas voter ID law to an illegal poll tax.
Model plane plot: Physics grad intent on attacking US 'snake' to plead guiltyThe Massachusetts resident, who planned to use explosive-laden model planes to attack the US Capitol and Pentagon, told undercover FBI agents聽he hoped to 'severely disrupt 鈥� the head and heart of the snake.'
'Fast and Furious': US offers reward for info on border agent's killersA federal indictment, unsealed Monday, names four Mexican nationals wanted in the 2010 shooting of border agent Brian Terry. His death is linked to the notorious 'Fast and Furious' gun-smuggling operation.
George Zimmerman, the Constitution, and the shifting politics of self-defenseGeorge Zimmerman鈥檚 lawyer says at the heart of the Trayvon Martin murder case lies a constitutional prerogative: The right of Americans to carry guns and use them in self-defense. Is he right?
Judge's rebuke to George Zimmerman: turning point in Trayvon Martin case?The judge presiding over the Trayvon Martin murder case issued a harsh rebuke this week of George Zimmerman's dealings with the court. That probably won't serve the defendant well at his Stand Your Ground hearing, analysts say.
Massachusetts health-care reform tests impact of employer 'tax' on jobsAfter six years of reform, Massachusetts has the highest rate of health-care coverage in the US, but effects of its 'tax penalty' on employers are less clear. Some fear penalties are hamstringing job creation.
