Salahis invoke Fifth in White House gate crash case
White House gate crashers Tareq and Michaele Salahi refused to answer House committee questions about their uninvited November state dinner appearance. They cited counsel advice as they faced questions on how they breached Secret Service checkpoints. A federal grand jury probes the Salahis' access and handshakes with President Obama.
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Democratic reaction to Brown win focuses on jobs and messaging
After Massachusetts Senate upset by Republican Scott Brown, Democrats urged the White House to stress jobs and the economy not health care. Leaders like Sen. Menendez urged clearer contrasts while Obama admitted communication failures and calls for faster job-focused strategies.
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Aftershock renews Haitians' anxieties
A 5.9 magnitude aftershock struck Port au Prince as survivors slept or sought shelter on streets and hillsides. Rescue vessels led by the US hospital ship Comfort gathered offshore to address water food and medical gaps as authorities estimated 200000 dead and 2 million homeless with 250000 in urgent need of aid.
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Explosives found at home of suspected gunman in Virginia
Authorities say a bomb squad found and detonated seven explosives at the Apommattox home of Christopher Speight a 39 year old security guard who surrendered after an 18 hour manhunt following eight deaths in rural central Virginia. Speight wore a bulletproof vest and had no weapons when he surrendered. Authorities released few details on motive or victims. The home housed some of the bodies and was deeded to Speight and his sister by his mother in 2006.
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Industrial chemical sold as autism treatment OSR1
The Chicago Tribune reports on OSR1 an industrial chemical used to remove heavy metals from soil being sold as a dietary supplement for autism. Promoted by Kim Stagliano and supported by Boyd Haley the product is described as safe yet lacks published medical validation.
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