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SPIN METER: GOP raps Dems for IRS union cash

SPIN METER: GOP raps Dems for IRS union cash
By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Seeking maximum political gain from the string of controversies swirling around the White House, Republicans are on the attack against Democratic lawmakers who accepted donations from the union that represents Internal Revenue Service employees.

Navy pilot earns degree in combat zone

Navy pilot earns degree in combat zone
By JULIE WATSONAssociated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) - Finals week was dangerous for Thomas Saenz. The Navy lieutenant needed armed guards and an armored car to get to an exam site, in Kabul, Afghanistan. A deadly bomb attack also caused him to his miss classes - transmitted live via the Internet - but

Benghazi probe co-chair subpoenaed by House panel

Benghazi probe co-chair subpoenaed by House panel
By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The head of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has subpoenaed the co-chairman of the independent review board that investigated last year's attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, to answer questions about the

Heart attack? Doctors soon may have an app for that

Heart attack? Doctors soon may have an app for that
By Brenda GoodmanHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- There are apps that turn your smartphone into a metal detector, a musical instrument and a GPS system, and now there's an app that may help doctors save your life if you're having a heart attack. The app, which was

Syrian hackers compromise FT blogs, Twitter feeds

Syrian hackers compromise FT blogs, Twitter feeds
By RAPHAEL SATTERAssociated Press LONDON (AP) - A clutch of blogs and Twitter accounts maintained by the Financial Times were hacked Friday, the latest in a series of cyberattacks claimed by the Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-government group which often attacks media organizations it sees as

Syrian hackers compromise FT blogs, Twitter feeds

Syrian hackers compromise FT blogs, Twitter feeds
By RAPHAEL SATTERAssociated Press LONDON (AP) - A clutch of blogs and Twitter accounts maintained by the Financial Times were hacked Friday, the latest in a series of cyberattacks claimed by the Syrian Electronic Army, a pro-government group which often attacks media organizations it sees as

Arias victim's family makes dramatic statement

Arias victim's family makes dramatic statement
By BRIAN SKOLOFFAssociated Press PHOENIX (AP) - Steven Alexander stood before the jury, looked up at a family picture and grimaced and cried as he ticked off the list of problems that have befallen him in the five years since his brother was murdered: ulcers, depression, a separation from his wife

Obama focusing on job creation in Baltimore visit

Obama focusing on job creation in Baltimore visit
By NEDRA PICKLERAssociated Press BALTIMORE (AP) - President Barack Obama is leaving behind scandal-focused Washington to focus on the country's slowly improving jobs picture. Obama is to fly by helicopter Friday about 40 miles north to Baltimore, which has had its share of tough times in the

Obama focusing on job creation in Baltimore visit

Obama focusing on job creation in Baltimore visit
By NEDRA PICKLERAssociated Press BALTIMORE (AP) - President Barack Obama is leaving behind scandal-focused Washington to focus on the country's slowly improving jobs picture. Obama is to fly by helicopter Friday about 40 miles north to Baltimore, which has had its share of tough times in the

House chairman sees IRS errors as part of pattern

House chairman sees IRS errors as part of pattern
By ALAN FRAM and STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Internal Revenue Service's improper use of tougher scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status seems part of a broader pattern of intimidation and cover-ups by the Obama administration, a top House