Gibbs ends stint as Obama press secretary
President Obama publicly honored Robert Gibbs on his last day as White House press secretary. Gibbs leaves after two years in the role to take paid speaking engagements before joining Obama's re election campaign full time. Jay Carney succeeds him as press secretary starting Monday.
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Man Receives 60 Year Sentence in Levy Slaying
Washington judge handed Ingmar Guandique a 60 year term after a 2001 disappearance and death of intern Chandra Levy. The 2001 case was resolved despite no witnesses or DNA linking him to the crime and Guandique proclaimed his innocence in court.
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Disney cheese burn suit filed by California parents
San Diego parents Michael and Maria Harris sue Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in California federal court claiming a 4-year-old son Isaiah Harris sustained severe burns after a hot cheese from a nacho dip spilled on his face during a March Disney World dinner. Disney reviews the notice as the suit proceeds.
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Coast Guard Calls To Scale Back Gulf Oil Cleanup
The Coast Guard said the Gulf of Mexico cleanup from the Deepwater Horizon spill has reached a point where further heavy scrubbing and equipment could harm the ecosystem. About 4,265 people remain involved across 544 miles of coastline.
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CPAC attendees challenge Obama as 2012 rivals emerge
Tim Pawlenty and Mitt Romney address conservatives at CPAC criticizing Obama on national security and the economy. Ron Paul draws loud cheers while poll data show Obama leading potential GOP contenders, though Romney and Huckabee narrow the gap.
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U S weighs tougher approach with Pakistan
The United States faces a standoff with Pakistan after police accuse Raymond Davis of murder. U S threats to cut aid and access surface as Davis’s detention strains ties with a key counterterrorism partner. Islamabad may see postponed talks with Pakistan’s foreign minister as retaliation.
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Diplomatic immunity in Davis case sparks visa slowdown debate
Officials say the Obama administration weighs slowing visa processing for Pakistanis amid the Davis case. Pakistanis view this as unfair and fueling anger at perceived U.S. visa bias. Davis, 36, says he shot two Pakistanis on January 27 during a defense claim and remains jailed despite immunity claims.
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GOP plan for cutting spending sparks Capitol Hill clash
House Republicans back a roughly 60 billion dollar real cut to fund the rest of fiscal 2011, aiming to finish 2011 with about 100 billion less than Obama’s proposed budget. Conservative leaders rally behind deeper cuts, while moderates voice concerns as a GOP showdown with Senate Democrats looms.
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