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On anniversary of Bin Laden's death, Romney says he would have given the orderControversy has swirled over a earlier comment by the candidate that he opposed sending troops into Pakistan.- Trayvon Martin case: Task force wants changes in Stand Your GroundThe group of legislators, attorneys, police and legal experts stopped short of calling for an absolute repeal.
EPA official resigns over 'crucify' flapAl Amerdariz, the top EPA official for Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana, has drawn fire for referring to Roman聽crucifixions聽in saying he'd make examples of environmental offenders.
Edwards trial: Aide's wife breaks down on standCheri Young began to cry when asked why she went along with the cover-up of Edwards' affair.
President Obama to mark anniversary of Bin Laden's deathHe's responded forcefully to Republican claims that it is a "celebration", criticizing Romney for statements from the 2008 campaign.
Why Texas judge lifted ban on state funds for Planned ParenthoodUS District Judge Lee Yeakel ruled Monday that a law banning Planned Parenthood from getting state health funds may be unconstitutional. The judge's injunction is temporary.- Injured hiker survives Utah wilderness with prayer and a ponchoVictoria Grover spent four days with no food after breaking her leg on a hike in Utah's Dixie National Forest. Grover, a Mormon, says she prayed and wrapped herself in a poncho during the cold nights.
World Trade Center back as tallest building in New York CityThe World Trade Center (WTC) will edge out the Empire State Building (at 1,250 feet) as the tallest building in New York City Monday.
House cybersecurity vote sets up Senate showdown, Obama threatens vetoIgnoring a White House veto threat, the House on Thursday approved the聽Cyber聽Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, which would encourage companies and the federal government to share information collected on the Internet to help prevent electronic attacks.- GOP, Democrats make student loans an election-year issueBoth parties are advancing plans to address mounting student loan debt while disparaging the approach of their opponents.
- Edwards trial: aide spent hush money on himselfAndrew Young admitted under cross-examination that he spent much of the million dollars in campaign funds diverted to John Edwards' mistress to build himself a new house.
- Secret Service now investigating El Salvador tripThe agency is concerned that agents may have hired strippers and prostitutes there as well when the President visited last year.
- House passes cyber security bill over Obama's objectionsThe president has threatened to veto the bill, which is designed to empower the private sector to fight electronic attacks. 聽The White House prefers a Senate alternative that vests that power in the Department of Homeland Security.
- Federal judge bars release of Bin Laden photosHe ruled that the government could keep the photos from the public on national security grounds.
- Despite election-year wrangling, Senate renews domestic violence lawThe Senate voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act; it is the first time since the law was passed in 1994 that there has been opposition to a renewal, and renewing the law in the House may be more difficult.
Biden hammers Romney on jobs, foreign policyThe Vice President hit the GOP nominee hard in a campaign speech, calling him inexperienced in foreign policy.
Did Secret Service agents hire prostitutes in El Salvador too?An investigative reporter says Secret Service agents went to a strip club and hired prostitutes in El Salvador last year, prior to a visit by President Obama. The Secret Service is investigating the accuracy of the report.聽
Biden calls out 'shallow and dangerous, back to the future' Romney foreign policyPresident Barack Obama will gladly stack accomplishments such as killing terror mastermind Osama bin Laden against Romney's rhetoric,聽Biden聽said in remarks prepared for delivery at an overtly partisan campaign event on Thursday.- Gingrich out, will endorse RomneyThe former Speaker is likely to appear with Romney next week at a campaign event to make a formal endorsement.
- Mad Cow just one food safety riskExperts say bacterial contamination like E. Coli poses a much greater threat of food-borne illness.
