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To give on the street? In cities, a daily calculus

By By JOCELYN NOVECKAP National Writer During her two decades living in Houston, Caroline Oliver, like any urban dweller, frequently encountered people in the streets asking for money. She struggled with how to respond. She wanted to help, but in a useful way. And so when Oliver, a consultant

DC lottery contract is subject of federal probe

By By BEN NUCKOLSAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal grand jury is investigating the awarding of the $38 million contract to run the District of Columbia lottery, a process that raises further questions about corruption in a city government already beleaguered by criminal prosecutions

Man charged in subway rider's death blames voices

NEW YORK (AP) - The man who police say pushed another man to his death in front of an oncoming New York City subway train says he was high on drugs and trying to combat voices in his head. Authorities have charged 30-year-old Naeem Davis with second-degree murder in the Monday death of 58-year-old

10 Things to Know for Today

By By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today: 1. TURMOIL BUILDS IN EGYPT The street fighting between supporters and opponents of Islamist leader Mohammed Morsi were the first clashes between rivals since last year