Man charged in dead mother's identity scam in Brooklyn
A 49 year old man, Thomas Parkin, faces grand larceny and criminal impersonation charges for eight years of collecting Social Security and housing benefits by using his deceased mother Irene Prusik's identity. He allegedly wore a wig and dress while renewing the mother's license. In Washington, Sen. John Ensign of Nevada resigns from Republican leadership after admitting an extramarital affair with a campaign staffer.
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Iran accuses U S of meddling after disputed vote
Iran accuses the United States of intolerable meddling in its internal affairs over a disputed election. Opposition supporters march in Tehran for a third day while Iran summons the Swiss ambassador to protest perceived Western interference.
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Midwest California Vie for $8 Billion High Speed Rail
Fed criteria favor projects with established revenues and multistate cooperation. California voters backed about $10 billion in bonds to pair with federal funds for 800 miles of track. Eight Midwest states collaborate with Chicago as hub to link 12 metro areas within 400 miles. Karen Rae praised cooperation but did not name favorites.
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Brazil crash bodies show multiple leg fractur es
SAO PAULO AP bodies recovered from the Air France disaster show fractures in the legs hips and arms suggesting the plane broke up in the air. Autopsies on an undisclosed number of the 50 bodies recovered so far were described by an unnamed Brazilian medical examiner. Frank Ciacco, a former NTSB forensic expert, said the injuries point to in air breakup.
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One Day Policy in Guangzhou Forces Pet Choice
In Guangzhou China the government imposes a one dog per household rule starting July 1 forcing families with multiple dogs to choose which pet to keep. Mrs Chen faces a dilemma choosing between her terrier mutt and a Pekingese mix with buggy eyes.
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