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Key figures in racial profiling lawsuit in Ariz

Key figures in racial profiling lawsuit in Ariz
By The Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) - Key figures in a lawsuit that alleges that an Arizona sheriff's office has racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. A judge ruled Friday that Arpaio's office systematically racially profiles Latinos: ARPAIO: Sheriff Joe Arpaio has

Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions

Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions
By JULIE PACEAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can be deployed.

Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions

Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions
By JULIE PACEAP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can be deployed.

Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal

Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal
By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking equipment could open

Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal

Schumer urges look at security in Sprint deal
By PETER SVENSSONAP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Sen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking equipment could open

Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters

Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters
By SETH BORENSTEINAP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central. The twister that devastated Moore, Okla., was the 74th presidential disaster declared in the Sooner state in the past 60 years. Only

Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters

Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters
By SETH BORENSTEINAP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central. The twister that devastated Moore, Okla., was the 74th presidential disaster declared in the Sooner state in the past 60 years. Only

Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market

Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZAP Airlines Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Delta's formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following. The airline opened a sprawling $1.4 billion terminal at Kennedy Airport Friday, a

US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April

US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April
By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest economic growth may be holding steady this spring. Orders for durable goods, items

Obama balances threats against Americans' rights

Obama balances threats against Americans' rights
By LARA JAKES and JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama says "America is at a crossroads." And so, too, is his presidency's counterterrorism policy, which has long struggled to balance