Scandals hamper Obama's message during reelection push
Washington is distracted by a string of federal scandals from the Secret Service to the GSA and photos of U S troops with enemy bodies. The turmoil disrupts Obama’s focus on jobs and foreign policy as Republicans seize on perceived government failures.
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Ari Fleischer
George W. Bush
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Bail hearing looms in Trayvon Martin shooting case
George Zimmerman faces a bail hearing at the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center as prosecutors weigh pretrial release. Defense lawyer Randy McClean cites Zimmerman’s community ties and voluntary surrender as factors in favor of bond. Experts note murder defendants can receive bail, and Zimmerman's cooperation and lack of prior convictions are argued to reduce flight risk.
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Stacey Honowitz
Broward County
Dig yields new search for Etan Patz in Manhattan basement
Police and FBI teams dig up a SoHo basement floor to recover possible Etan Patz remains. The 6-year-old vanished on May 25, 1979 while walking to a school bus, helping spark a nationwide missing children movement. The work may take up to five days as investigators seek blood or clothing evidence.
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FBI
Manhattan
Etan Patz
SoHo
Etan
Paul Browne
Ramos
Pennsylvania
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