Kansan Gunman Faces Life Term Over Tiller Shooting
In Wichita the man who killed late term abortion doctor George Tiller faces possible life in prison. Tiller’s clinic is closed, leaving Kansas with no abortion facility after 21 weeks. Lawmakers push new rules to deter other doctors from replacing him.
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Obama expands offshore drilling
The Associated Press reports President Obama opened vast East Coast waters, parts of Alaska, and the Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas drilling while preserving protections for the Pacific coast. The move aims to boost energy security and economic growth, with exploitation possible by 2012. Bristol Bay remains closed.
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Record flooding swamps New England states
Rhode Island bore the brunt of three days of record rainfall as West Warwick homes and a 100 year old auto shop flooded under 10 feet of water. Bridges failed across Rhode Island and nearby states while Amtrak suspended service and DHS prepared to assess damage.
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Prosecutor says FBI Agent infiltrated Hutaree militia plot
An undercover FBI agent joined Hutaree leaders in a van during a planned militia meeting in Kentucky. Prosecutors say the group plotted to kill officers and bomb a funeral, with a false 911 call and a standoff plan. nine members were charged with sedition.
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Lawmaker's husband challenges her in election
Linda Fischer, a first term Democratic rep from Bonne Terre, faces a statewide House race challenge from her husband John Fischer after she obtained a protection order alleging physical contact and harassment. He denies abuse, cites a March verbal clash, and requests a polygraph.
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