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- Military embarrassed by Colombia prostitution scandalThe Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told reporters that the military "let the boss down."
GSA Executive Takes Fifth AmendmentThe regional executive for the Western Regions Conference's chair was empty for the rest of the hearing after he invoked his privilege against self-incrimination.
AP wins Pulitzer Prize for series on New York City police spying on MuslimsThe Associated Press won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. The Patriot-News in Harrisburg, Pa., won for breaking the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. The Huffington Post received its first Pulitzer for reporting about American vets.
Pentagon: More personnel possibly involved in Colombian sex scandalThe Pentagon said Monday there may be more military personnel involved in a Colombian prostitute scandal than the five originally cited.
Lindsey Vonn pays over $1.7 million in back taxesLindsey Vonn is the reigning women's World Cup skiing champion. It was reported recently that Lindsey Vonn owed the US government more than $1.7 million in taxes, which Vonn says she has now taken care of.
Bill Cosby says Trayvon Martin case is about gun ownership, not raceComedian Bill Cosby says the Trayvon Martin case is not about racism, it is about gun ownership. The Trayvon Martin case has also put a spotlight on Stand Your Ground laws.
In March, President Obama raises $53M for campaign, DemocratsObama聽has entered a new phase in which he faces a direct challenge from Romney, who has begun raising money jointly with the Republican National Committee to overcome the president's fundraising edge.
Congress to investigate General Services overspending this weekUS House and Senate committee hearings are scheduled this week to look into a spending scandal at the General Services Administration, the real estate arm of the federal government.
Tornado warnings saved lives, but sirens aren't enoughTornado sirens aren't designed to awaken residents and aren't fail-proof, as Woodward, Okla. learned. What tornado warnings were effective this past weekend.
Tornado watch: Early warnings may have saved Iowa townThe Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., issued a stern warning about oncoming storms more than 24 hours in advance. Residents credited early warnings with saving lives.听
Midwest tornadoes pose severe threat across hundreds of milesTornadoes raking communities across the Midwest and Plains left five people dead and at least 29 injured in Oklahoma as a vast severe weather front plunged eastward Sunday across the nation's midsection.
Feds bulk up for retrial of Roger Clemens over steroidsThe Justice Department, embarrassed by an error that caused a mistrial of Roger Clemens last year, has added more prosecutors as it seeks to convict the famed pitcher of lying to Congress when he said he never used performance-enhancing drugs.- Misconduct alleged against Secret Service agentsThe misconduct regarding Secret Service agents reportedly involved prostitutes in Cartagena, Colombia, site of the Summit of the Americas. A Secret Service spokesman did not dispute that.
- Cracker Barrel restaurant shooting leaves three dead in OhioThe restaurant said the violence appeared to be the result of a domestic dispute between two customers.
4 feet of hail? Massive hail storm hits Texas panhandle4 feet of hail: Snow plows were brought out to clear muddy piles of hail that were up to 4 feet high on Route 287 in Texas. More hail is forecast for this weekend.
Hilary Rosen flap: A campaign gift to Mitt RomneyHilary Rosen likely gave Mitt Romney a boost among women votes, one that Romney has needed. Will the Hilary Rosen lift last?
Newark mayor Cory Booker rescues neighbor from burning houseNewark mayor Cory Booker ran into a burning home to rescue a woman. Booker called it a "come to Jesus moment."
Google to split stock to preserve controlThe split will take the form of an issue of new, non-voting shares after Google reported increased earnings in its first quarter.
Trayvon Martin: Prosecutors say Zimmerman followed teenThe affidavit filed today gives clues to the prosecution's case.
Obama defends Ann Romney after Democratic consultant's commentThe president said 'there's no tougher job than being a mom' in response to Democratic consultant Hilary Rosen's comments that Mitt Romney's wife wasn't qualified to discuss the economy because she had never worked.
