Ricin letters sent to Bloomberg beg mayoral foes
Two anonymous letters addressed to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his gun control group contained threats and referenced the gun debate. Tests on letters opened in New York and Washington indicated ricin.
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Hasan Ordered Mental Health Exam For Self Representation
Fort Hood Texas U S military court judge ordered a physical examination for Major Nidal Hasan before ruling on self representation. Col Tara Osborn said a mental health review shows he can mount a defense but doubts his physical stamina for self representation. A Monday hearing will allow doctors to assess and prepare a report for testimony.
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Soldier in Kandahar killings reaches plea deal to avoid death
Seattle based Army case reports Marine Robert Bales, a four tour veteran, agreed to plead guilty to premeditated murder for two rampages in Kandahar province in March 2012. A military jury would determine penitentiary terms and parole possibilities.
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Tunisian court convicts twenty over U S embassy attack
A Tunisian court issued two-year suspended jail terms to 20 people linked to a deadly attack on the U S embassy last year. The U S embassy said it was deeply troubled by the ruling, according to Gazette wire services.
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Bachmann bows out amid inquiries
Michele Bachmann announced she will not seek re election to the U S House. She denied the decision was due to investigations into her 2012 campaign finances.
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Spelling Bee Introduces Vocabulary Test Twist
Oxon Hill Maryland contest begins with 281 contestants ages 8 to 14 for two days of preliminaries. For the first time since 1927, a computerized vocabulary test helps determine semifinalists and finalists, counting for half of the score alongside onstage spelling.
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Minnesota Tops Nation as Health Haven for Seniors
The United Health Foundation report ranks Minnesota as the healthiest state for seniors aged 65 and older, with Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts and Iowa in the top five. Mississippi and Oklahoma sit at the bottom of the rankings, reflecting wide disparities in senior health measures across the states.
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Oblivion and Olympus Has Fallen Showings
Listings show Oblivion screening at 1 00, 3 55, 6 50, 9 20 with Olympus Has Fallen at 12 50, 3 40, 7 00, 9 25 across the day.
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Republicans press Holder on leak probe testimony
Two GOP lawmakers demanded Holder clarify his congressional testimony on the leak investigation. They cited media reports suggesting his statements may conflict with actions like seeking a search warrant for Fox News records and a subpoena for telephone data.
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