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SupCo ruling unfavorable to Conn. diocese

SupCo ruling unfavorable to Conn. diocese

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday against a Roman Catholic diocese in Connecticut, saying that thousands of documents generated by lawsuits against six priests for alleged sexual abuse cannot remain sealed. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on... (Continue reading)

Swine flu test authorized for troops overseas

Swine flu test authorized for troops overseas

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it has authorized the emergency use of a swine flu test for U.S. troops overseas, allowing the military to speed up diagnoses and treatment of a virus that could cause widespread... (Continue reading)

CIA-Linked Intel Center Releases Highly Suspicious Bin Laden Tape

CIA-Linked Intel Center Releases Highly Suspicious Bin Laden Tape

Osama is still alive?   The shadowy figure of Osama Bin Laden has popped up once again out of nowhere and right on time to re-energize the war in Afghanistan at the most politically opportune moment for the White House,... (Continue reading)

While U.S. consumer spending rises unemployment jumps, too

Although Americans’ spending rose last month at its fastest pace in nearly 8 years, the number of new claims for jobless benefits rose last week, indicating a weak labor market would weigh on economic recovery. For the fourth straight month... (Continue reading)

Sen. Baucus receiving large health industry contributions

A joint study by two political watchdog groups has found that Sen. Max Baucus has received major contributions from lobbyists linked to health care groups. According to the Center for Responsive Politics and the Sunlight Foundation, Congress members working on... (Continue reading)

Suspect pleads not guilty to New York bomb plot

An Afghan-born man was ordered held without bail by a federal court Tuesday after pleading not guilty to plotting a bomb attack in the United States Najibullah Zazi, 24, a legal U.S. resident and Colorado airport shuttle driver, was indicted... (Continue reading)

BAE could face prosecution over alleged corruption

Britain’s Serious Fraud Office announced Thursday its intentions to prosecute British defense equipment firm BAE Systems over corruption allegations involving contracts with European and African nations. Experts estimate that the penalties sought would likely amount to over $1.5 billion. BAE... (Continue reading)

Texas judge rejects gay marriage ban

Dallas District Judge Tena Callahan ruled Thursday that Texas’ ban on same-sex marriage violates the constitutional guarantee to equal protection under law, in turn allowing a same-sex couple, married in Massachusetts in 2006, to divorce. The state of Texas prohibits... (Continue reading)

Senate panel rejects public healthcare option

Insurers came out on top Tuesday after a U.S. Senate panel struck down a government-run “public” insurance option as part of an extensive healthcare overhaul, clearing the way for a long fight over one of the bill’s most touchy issues.... (Continue reading)

75 cleared for Guantanamo release

Of the remaining 223 Guantanamo prisoners 75 have so far been cleared for release by an Obama administration task force as part of its effort to close the detention camp, a military spokesman said Monday. The review team is examining... (Continue reading)

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