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A woman who said she wanted to be a cool mom pleaded guilty to sexual assault tied to a possible 2008 presidential run. A bill would require hospital ER doctors to offer the morning after pill to rape victims and allow pharmacist access without prescription. An Indiana guardsman pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in an Iraqi police officer’s death and faces 18 months in prison. Rep Tom Tancredo faced calls to resign from Hispanic and Islamic groups after suggesting bombing Islamic sites in retaliation to nuclear terrorism.
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Phony doctor indicted in New Jersey patient death
Dean Faiello, a man who fled to Central America after pleading guilty to practicing medicine without a license, is indicted on second degree murder in the death of Maria Cruz, a 35 year old found buried at his former New Jersey home. If convicted, he faces 25 years to life.
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Unions split from AFL CIO over new coalition push
A group of unions led by the Change to Win Coalition defects from the AFL CIO, led by SEIU and Teamsters presidents. They seek more money and manpower to recruit members and adapt to a global economy, risking a shift of political donations and influence away from the federation.
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White House warns Senate over Roberts document requests
The White House urged Democrats to limit requests for Supreme Court nominee John Roberts' writings from prior Republican administrations. Roberts avoided questions about conservative ties, while Senator Lieberman urged flexibility to prevent a document-sharing battle harming the nomination process.
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