Obama clashes with GOP senators over dented bipartisanship
In a fiery 80 minute session in the Capitol President Obama faced sharp GOP criticism over perceived duplicity and partisanship as senators pressed for action on fiscal regulation and immigration. Corker pressed Obama on consistency while McCain urged border security precedents.
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Rhode Island judge denies lead paint firms' cost recovery
A Rhode Island Superior Court judge ruled three lead based paint firms cannot recover their defense costs from the state's landmark suit. The decision covers deposition, expert, transcript, and document copying costs but excludes lawyers' fees. The ruling upholds public health aims and deters future public health lawsuits.
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Elderly Chicago couple trapped by trash in South Side home
Neighbors reported not seeing Thelma and Jesse Gaston for weeks prompting a welfare check in Grand Crossing. Firefighters found the couple buried among debris and rodents, trapped under trash in a two story apartment. both were hospitalized in critical condition with Thelma showing severe injuries.
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Connecticut chimp owner dies at 72 after mauling case
Sandy Herold, owner of Travis the chimpanzee involved in a 2009 mauling of Charla Nash, died at 72 from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. Herold faced lawsuits and nationwide debate over exotic-pet regulation as Nash lost hands, nose, lips, and eyelids in the attack.
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Kilpatrick gets up to five years in probation violation case
Former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is sentenced to up to five years for violating his probation from his lies about an affair with his chief of staff. Judge David Groner criticized his lack of contrition and insistence on portraying himself as a victim.
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