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Terror police raid NY homes with no evidence

“NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) – New York City police and the FBI raided homes in the borough of Queens early on Monday as part of an investigation into suspected terrorism, focusing on one man who has been under surveillance, officials said.

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How the internet makes a local crime a federal one

A small-town Kansas cop e-mailed naked pictures of himself to a woman he pulled over for drunk driving, offering a sexual relationship in exchange for helping her avoid the charges. A local problem became a federal case after investigators found that his e-mail servers were located in other states.

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How the internet makes a local crime a federal one

Obama to nominate Bernanke to 2nd term

WASHINGTON — President Obama on Tuesday will nominate Ben S.

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New poll: 77% support "choice" of public option

More than three out of every four Americans feel it is important to have a “choice” between a government-run health care insurance option and private coverage, according to a public opinion poll released on Thursday. A new study by SurveyUSA puts support for a public option at a robust 77 percent, one percentage point higher than where it stood in June.

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Source: John Edwards Will Finally Admit Paternity of Rielle Hunter Love Child

North Carolina’s WRAL News says it expects former U.S. Sen. John Edwards to admit that he is the father of former mistress’ Rielle Hunter’s daughter.

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18 crazy and cool things you can do with Scotch Tape

In 1930, Richard G. Drew of 3M invented Scotch Brand Cellulose Tape

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Government seeking qualified applicants for FEMA camps

Doubt the government plans to impose martial law and round up dissidents and other malcontents? Well, the Army National Guard is advertising for qualified personnel to work as Corrections Officers and Internment/Resettlement Specialists. As an Internment/Resettlement Specialist for the Army National Guard, you will ensure the smooth running of military confinement/correctional facility or detention/internment facility, similar to those duties conducted by civilian Corrections Officers,” a classified ad posted on the web states.

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Cash For Clunkers Ramps Up At Some Car Dealerships, Not Others (WUSA 9 Washington, D.C.)

The Cash For Clunkers limited-time car program begins its first full week Monday, but 9NEWS NOW found some car dealerships are still waiting for the government to give them the green light.

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Cash for Clunkers Program Gives Thousands For Trade-Ins (News Channel 5 Nashville)

Monday marked the official kickoff for the Federal plan known as ‘Cash for Clunkers.’ New car buyers can receive up to $4,500 for their old vehicle as long as it gets less than 18 miles on the gallon.

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Cash for Clunkers Program Gives Thousands For Trade-Ins (News Channel 5 Nashville)

Cash for Clunkers program draws intense interest (Detroit News)

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood kicked off the government’s $1 billion “Cash for Clunkers” program today, amid heavy interest from dealers and consumers.

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Cash for Clunkers program draws intense interest (Detroit News)