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    President Barack Obama discusses about the economy in Arlington

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama called on Monday for new spending to boost growth and higher taxes on the rich, laying out an election-year vision for America in a budget that drew heavy fire from Republicans for failing to curb huge deficits. Obama's 2013 … More »Obama budget sets up election-year tax fight

    Washington state Governor Gregoire signs legislation legalizing gay marriage in the state, in Olympia, Washington

    OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - Washington state became the seventh in the nation to put a law … More »Washington governor signs gay marriage law

    TRENTON, New Jersey (Reuters) - New Jersey's Democratic-controlled … More »New Jersey Senate approves gay marriage; veto …

    • Parents of Florida hazing victim sue bus company Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      ORLANDO, Fla (Reuters) - The parents of a Florida college drum major killed in an apparent hazing incident sued a company on Monday that owns the bus on which he died, … More »Parents of Florida hazing victim sue bus company

      ORLANDO, Fla (Reuters) - The parents of a Florida college drum major killed in an apparent hazing incident sued a company on Monday that owns the bus on which he died, accusing the driver of guiding an injured and sick Robert Champion Jr. back onto the vehicle. Robert and Pam Champion filed the wrongful death and negligence …

    • Sandusky, former Penn State defensive coordinator, speaks with the media in Bellefonte
      Judge allows ex-Penn State coach visits with grandchildren Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A judge on Monday granted nearly all requests from former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, allowing 11 of his … More »Judge allows ex-Penn State coach visits with grandchildren

      Sandusky, former Penn State defensive coordinator, speaks with the media in Bellefonte

      HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A judge on Monday granted nearly all requests from former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, allowing 11 of his 14 grandchildren to visit him under house arrest and securing a local jury for his child sex abuse trial. Judge John Cleland of Centre County Court in Bellefonte, …

    • Obama seeks tax credit for NY's World Trade Center Reuters - 18 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Transportation upgrades for New York's World Trade Center rebuilding would get a $200 million tax credit under President Barack Obama's budget plan proposed … More »Obama seeks tax credit for NY's World Trade Center

      (Reuters) - Transportation upgrades for New York's World Trade Center rebuilding would get a $200 million tax credit under President Barack Obama's budget plan proposed on Monday, providing support to finish this aspect of the long-delayed project. The annual tax credit for lower Manhattan would be offered to both New York …

    • U.S. says militia group prepared for anti-government Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      DETROIT (Reuters) - Seven members of a Midwestern militia group accused of plotting to kill police were preparing for war against the United States government, prosecutors … More »U.S. says militia group prepared for anti-government

      DETROIT (Reuters) - Seven members of a Midwestern militia group accused of plotting to kill police were preparing for war against the United States government, prosecutors told jurors on Monday at the start of a federal trial in Detroit. Defense attorneys responded that the six men and one woman were part of a social club …

    • Occupy protesters sue New York City over pepper spray incident Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two women caught on camera being doused with pepper spray by a New York police officer during an Occupy Wall Street march in September have sued … More »Occupy protesters sue New York City over pepper spray incident

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two women caught on camera being doused with pepper spray by a New York police officer during an Occupy Wall Street march in September have sued the city, saying it failed to train police officers properly. In a viral online video, Deputy Inspector Anthony Bologna was shown pepper-spraying several protesters …

    • Autopsy can't rule out fall in lacrosse player's death Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va (Reuters) - A medical examiner testified on Monday that a fall could have caused fatal brain trauma for a former University of Virginia lacrosse player, … More »Autopsy can't rule out fall in lacrosse player's death

      CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va (Reuters) - A medical examiner testified on Monday that a fall could have caused fatal brain trauma for a former University of Virginia lacrosse player, potentially bolstering the defense of the fellow student accused of killing her. George Huguely V, 24, is standing trial in Charlottesville, Virginia, …

    • Virginia set to remove limit on monthly gun purchases Reuters - 16 hrs ago

      PORTSMOUTH, Va (Reuters) - Virginia is set to remove a limit of one handgun purchase per month that has been on the books for 19 years, one of a host of pro-gun measures … More »Virginia set to remove limit on monthly gun purchases

      PORTSMOUTH, Va (Reuters) - Virginia is set to remove a limit of one handgun purchase per month that has been on the books for 19 years, one of a host of pro-gun measures moving through the legislature. The state Senate voted 21-19 to amend Virginia law to eliminate the prohibition that was enacted in 1993 in an effort to …

    • Obama renews call to end Saturday mail delivery Reuters - 16 hrs ago

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's proposed 2013 budget repeated a call to allow the U.S. Postal Service to end Saturday mail delivery and tap into a retirement-fund … More »Obama renews call to end Saturday mail delivery

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's proposed 2013 budget repeated a call to allow the U.S. Postal Service to end Saturday mail delivery and tap into a retirement-fund surplus, as lawmakers hash out the details of postal legislation. The budget outline released on Monday included several steps to provide relief …

    • Washington state Governor Gregoire signs legislation legalizing gay marriage in the state, in Olympia, Washington
      Washington state's governor signs gay marriage law Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - Governor Christine Gregoire signed legislation on Monday to make Washington state the seventh in the United States to legalize gay marriage, … More »Washington state's governor signs gay marriage law

      Washington state Governor Gregoire signs legislation legalizing gay marriage in the state, in Olympia, Washington

      OLYMPIA, Wash (Reuters) - Governor Christine Gregoire signed legislation on Monday to make Washington state the seventh in the United States to legalize gay marriage, but opponents vowed to try to prevent the law from taking effect. Gregoire, a Democrat and a Roman Catholic, signed the measure to raucous applause during …

    • Pro-arms militia prepared for war: prosecutors Reuters - 16 hrs ago

      DETROIT (Reuters) - Seven members of a Midwestern militia group accused of plotting to kill police were preparing for war against the U.S. government, prosecutors told … More »Pro-arms militia prepared for war: prosecutors

      DETROIT (Reuters) - Seven members of a Midwestern militia group accused of plotting to kill police were preparing for war against the U.S. government, prosecutors told jurors Monday at the start of a federal trial in Detroit. Defense attorneys said, however, the six men and one woman were part of a social club called the …

    • New York tickets 118,000 drivers under cellphone law Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Police in New York state have ticketed more than 118,000 motorists for using cellphones behind the wheel since a strict new law took effect in July, … More »New York tickets 118,000 drivers under cellphone law

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - Police in New York state have ticketed more than 118,000 motorists for using cellphones behind the wheel since a strict new law took effect in July, the governor who signed the law said on Monday. Ticketing rates for texting while driving have more than doubled since then, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. Texting …

    • Ex-Army Corps manager pleads guilty to bribery ploy Reuters - 15 hrs ago

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former program manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pleaded guilty on Monday to charges he participated in an elaborate bribery scheme … More »Ex-Army Corps manager pleads guilty to bribery ploy

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former program manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pleaded guilty on Monday to charges he participated in an elaborate bribery scheme designed to line his pockets and steer a $780 million government contract to a favored bidder. Michael Alexander, who joined the Corps in 1979, was accused …

    • Supreme Court justice, wife robbed in Caribbean Reuters - 15 hrs ago

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and his wife Joanna were robbed last week at their vacation home on the Caribbean island of Nevis by a man … More »Supreme Court justice, wife robbed in Caribbean

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and his wife Joanna were robbed last week at their vacation home on the Caribbean island of Nevis by a man armed with a machete, a court spokeswoman said on Monday. Spokeswoman Kathy Arberg said the robbery took place on the evening of February 9, the intruder …

    • Sandusky, former Penn State defensive coordinator, speaks with the media in Bellefonte
      Judge allows Sandusky visits from some grandchildren Reuters - 14 hrs ago

      HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A judge on Monday granted nearly all requests from ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, allowing most of his 14 grandchildren to visit … More »Judge allows Sandusky visits from some grandchildren

      Sandusky, former Penn State defensive coordinator, speaks with the media in Bellefonte

      HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - A judge on Monday granted nearly all requests from ex-Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, allowing most of his 14 grandchildren to visit him under house arrest and securing a local jury for his child sex abuse trial. Judge John Cleland of Centre County Court in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, …

    • McDonald's vows to stop pork suppliers confining sows in crates Reuters - 16 hrs ago

      CHICAGO (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said on Monday it will work with its U.S. pork suppliers to phase out the use of gestation crates, the cramped stalls that millions … More »McDonald's vows to stop pork suppliers confining sows in crates

      CHICAGO (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp said on Monday it will work with its U.S. pork suppliers to phase out the use of gestation crates, the cramped stalls that millions of mother sows are confined to while they raise piglets. The fast-food chain said the metal crates were "not a sustainable production system for the future." …

    • Give us some space, and respect, proud introvert argues Reuters - 16 hrs ago

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - The child who prefers a book to a birthday party? Ask her what she wants to read. The quiet employee who dreads the open-office designs so in vogue … More »Give us some space, and respect, proud introvert argues

      NEW YORK (Reuters) - The child who prefers a book to a birthday party? Ask her what she wants to read. The quiet employee who dreads the open-office designs so in vogue these days? Give the man a cubicle! So argues Susan Cain in her new book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking." Rather than …

    • Judge sets November trial for "Whitey" Bulger Reuters - 16 hrs ago

      BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal judge set a November 5 trial date for accused former Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger on charges that include 19 murders over objections … More »Judge sets November trial for "Whitey" Bulger

      BOSTON (Reuters) - A federal judge set a November 5 trial date for accused former Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger on charges that include 19 murders over objections from his attorney who wanted at least a year to prepare his defense. Attorneys for Bulger said in court on Monday they would need more time to process …

    • Vermont man denies theft of Robert Frost writings Reuters - 16 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - A Vermont thrift store employee pleaded not guilty on Monday to stealing letters and holiday cards written by the poet Robert Frost and selling them for $20,000, … More »Vermont man denies theft of Robert Frost writings

      (Reuters) - A Vermont thrift store employee pleaded not guilty on Monday to stealing letters and holiday cards written by the poet Robert Frost and selling them for $20,000, police said. Timothy Bernaby was arraigned on grand larceny charges in White River Junction, Vt., about 100 miles north of Frost's grave in Bennington, …

    • Boxes containing copies of the 2013 Federal Budget are displayed at the Government Printing Office in Washington
      Obama seeks to cut municipal bond tax breaks Reuters - 15 hrs ago

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday proposed limiting tax breaks given to high-income earners on the interest paid by municipal bonds, a change that … More »Obama seeks to cut municipal bond tax breaks

      Boxes containing copies of the 2013 Federal Budget are displayed at the Government Printing Office in Washington

      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Monday proposed limiting tax breaks given to high-income earners on the interest paid by municipal bonds, a change that could rock the $3.7 trillion market if approved. In his fiscal 2013 budget, Obama reiterated his desire to cut tax breaks for families with incomes over …

    • Detained Swiss banker's fate up in the air Reuters - 15 hrs ago

      FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Reuters) - A Swiss private banker, held on a criminal complaint for 13 months without a formal indictment, was on Monday given 60 more days … More »Detained Swiss banker's fate up in the air

      FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Reuters) - A Swiss private banker, held on a criminal complaint for 13 months without a formal indictment, was on Monday given 60 more days by a Florida court to go on trying to resolve the issue with U.S. authorities. Christos Bagios, a Greek citizen and Swiss resident, was due either to be indicted …

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