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Mukasey 'conscious, alert' after collapse more similar news »
The Justice Department reports Attorney General Michael Mukasey is "conscious, conversant and alert" after he collapsed Thursday at a Federalist Society dinner at a Washington hotel. While Mukasey, 67, was talking, his speech began to slur and he slumped forward. Two people grabbed him and laid him on the ground behind the podium before he was rushed to a hospital.
Thu Nov 20, 2008 more from this source»»
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U.S. power will decline, council advises more similar news »
A new government report paints an alarming picture of an unstable future for international relations defined by waning American influence, fragmenting political power and intensifying struggles for natural resources. The report was drafted by the National Intelligence Council to better inform U.S. policymakers -- starting with President-elect Barack Obama's administration.
Thu Nov 20, 2008 more from this source»»
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First military execution since 1961 scheduled more similar news »
A U.S. soldier convicted of rape and murder two decades ago will be executed December 10 in the nation's first military execution since 1961, the Army said Thursday. Pvt. Ronald Gray has been on the military's death row at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, since 1988. Gray was convicted in both military and civilian courts of raping and killing a female Army private and a civilian near his post at Fort Bragg.
Thu Nov 20, 2008 more from this source»»
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Auto CEOs flew private jets to seek bailout more similar news »
Some lawmakers lashed out at the CEOs of the Big Three auto companies today for flying private jets to Washington to request taxpayer bailout money. "It's almost like seeing a guy show up at the soup kitchen in high hat and tuxedo," one lawmaker said. Like many other corporations, all three have policies requiring their CEOs to travel in private jets for safety reasons.
Wed Nov 19, 2008 more from this source»»
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Sources: Obama makes two more Cabinet picks more similar news »
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen former Sen. Tom Daschle to be secretary of Health and Human Services, and the former Senate majority leader has indicated he wants the job, three sources close to the transition told CNN. Daschle -- not White House staffers -- will be writing the health care plan that Obama submits to Congress, sources indicate.
Wed Nov 19, 2008 more from this source»»
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Boy accused in dad's killing gets holiday break more similar news »
An 8-year-old suspected of killing his father and another man will be allowed to leave a juvenile jail for 48 hours to spend Thanksgiving with his mother, a judge ruled. Police said the boy confessed to shooting the men, and a tape of the interrogation was released. Legal analysts who spoke with CNN said the questioning was improper and that any incriminating statements shouldn't stand up in court.
Wed Nov 19, 2008 more from this source»»
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Boy, 8, gives taped account of killings more similar news »
An 8-year-old Arizona boy suspected in the deaths of his father and another man can be heard in a videotape of his police interview telling officers that he shot both men after he came home from school. The boy, sitting cross-legged in an overstuffed armchair, initially denied involvement in the shootings but later said he shot his already wounded father "because he was suffering."
Tue Nov 18, 2008 more from this source»»
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Dems spare Lieberman, let bygones be bygones more similar news »
Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Joe Lieberman managed to keep his Senate committee chairmanship in part because President-elect Barack Obama didn't want to punish him for supporting Sen. John McCain, Lieberman said today. The Senate Democratic caucus, following a heated debate, voted 42-13 to let Lieberman continue chairing the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
Tue Nov 18, 2008 more from this source»»
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Auto execs face sharp scrutiny more similar news »
Skeptical senators grilled auto executives at a hearing today, calling them short sighted and unimaginative, as they seek a $25 billion taxpayer-funded bailout to ward off looming bankruptcy, CNNMoney reports. "Their board rooms in my view have been devoid of vision," said Sen. Chris Dodd.
Tue Nov 18, 2008 more from this source»»
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Drew Peterson meets with divorce lawyer more similar news »
Drew Peterson has met with a prominent divorce attorney more than a year after his wife, Stacy, disappeared, his lawyer confirmed to CNN today. Police have said that the former Bolingbrook, Illinois, police sergeant is a suspect in his wife's disappearance, which investigators have labeled a "potential homicide." Peterson maintains his wife left him for someone else.
Tue Nov 18, 2008 more from this source»»
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Bill Clinton could pose Cabinet problem more similar news »
Former President Bill Clinton's international business dealings, global foundation and penchant for going off script could present a significant obstacle to Hillary Clinton becoming secretary of state, observers say. Two officials with President-elect Barack Obama's transition team confirm to CNN that it is investigating Bill Clinton's post-presidential dealings.
Mon Nov 17, 2008 more from this source»»
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Holiday movies roll out more similar news »
The holiday movie season is a chance to see old friends and make new ones. Among the old pals: Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the "Titanic" duo, reuniting for "Revolutionary Road." New visitors include the vampires and humans of "Twilight" and "Bolt," an animated tale about a dog who plays a superhero on TV.
Mon Nov 17, 2008 more from this source»»
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