Tea Party Express cuts ties with spokesman amid satire row
Tea Party Express accepts the resignation of its chief spokesman Mark Williams after a blog satirizing the NAACP drew wide condemnation. Williams had resigned as chairman last month after a post led to the expulsion of the Tea Party Express by the National Tea Party Federation.
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Detroit hit man Smothers sentenced to 52 years
Vincent Smothers, a Detroit hit man who admitted killing eight people, was given a 52 year minimum term in a guilty plea to second degree murder. The sentence avoids a life term but makes parole unlikely until about age 80.
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Rutgers rejects state medical marijuana growing plan
Rutgers University declined Gov. Christie's proposal to grow New Jersey's medical marijuana crop. The university said marijuana remains illegal and growing it could jeopardize millions in federal funding.
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Storm could threaten BP well as Bonnie nears Gulf
The Haleyville, Florida wreck site faces possible evacuation as Tropical Storm Bonnie nears the Gulf spill area. Deep sea robots with cameras and seismic gear may ride out the storm while officials watch for oil pooling after the weather passes. Thad Allen said equipment may stay if conditions permit and the cap’s status will be verified only after ships return.
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Al Jarreau Hospitalized In France With Breathing Problems
Grammy winner Al Jarreau was in intensive care in Gap France after breathing problems in the Alps. He canceled a Barcelonnette concert and expected to perform in Nuremberg next week as planned. His manager said he is awake and improving though life threatening concerns were noted.
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McChrystal Ends 34-Year Army Career in Retirement
Gen. Stanley McChrystal concluded a 34 year Army career with a retirement ceremony at his military headquarters. He was fired after Rolling Stone quoted his aides deriding civilian leaders, including President Obama and Vice President Biden. Flynn said McChrystal will relocate to Northern Virginia while deciding future employment.
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