AP - A House investigative panel has decided to charge Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters of California with ethics violations, raising the possibility of a second high-profile trial with political implications for Democrats this fall.
Reuters - The House of Representatives on Friday approved the toughest reforms ever to offshore energy drilling practices, as Democrats narrowly pushed through an election-year response to BP's massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Germany: memorial service for Love Parade victims
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River punting gets fast and physical
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Punting would normally be seen as a tranquil way to pass a summer day on the river, but race punting…
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Israeli air strike kills Hamas commander in Gaza
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GAZA (Reuters) - An Israeli air strike has killed a Hamas military commander and rocket maker in the Gaza Strip,…
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Thousands to join Love Parade memorial
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Thousands of people are expected to gather Saturday for a memorial service a week after a stampede at a German…
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Arizona's New Immigration Law: Cops vs. CopWatchers
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Hardline law enforcement vowed to continue their sweeps of Latino communities but the operations have so far been stymied by…
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Rapid Fire: 2010-07-30
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Incredible Shrinking Budgets: Facing tightening defense budgets at home, European defense firms are looking to expand into service and support…
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REINTEGRATING THE TALIBAN
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In Afghanistan, a major programme is underway aimed at reintegrating the Taliban. It’s hoped that the process will persuade more…