Supreme Court OKs DNA collection from arrestees
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that police may take a DNA swab from anyone arrested for a serious crime. The decision, upholding Maryland’s law, contrasts with dissenters who warned of broad police power expansion and privacy risks.
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Manning on trial for leaking secrets to enemy
Prosecutor argues Pfc Bradley Manning placed hundreds of thousands of classified documents in the hands of Osama bin Laden via WikiLeaks. Manning, 25, faces charges including aiding the enemy with potential life imprisonment, while defense portrays him as a naive, gay soldier seeking to make a difference.
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Not Guilty Plea Entered for Kai the Hatchet Hitchhiker
Caleb McGillivary, 24, known as Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker, appeared in Union County jail court confused about the charges and plea. He is accused of killing 73-year-old Joseph Gally in his Clark home. The public defender entered a not guilty plea to start the process and a grand jury will assess evidence for trial.
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Joseph Gally
Clark
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HPV linked to rising upper throat cancers in men
Atlanta report notes HPV a growing cause of cancers at the base of the tongue and tonsils. Studies show 60 to 80 percent of such cancers may be HPV related. ACS estimates around 14 thousand new oral cancer cases in the year. Experts urge awareness and safer practices amid higher risk for men.
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U.S
American Cancer Society
New IRS Chief Faces Trust Crisis Over Targeting Scandals
Washington AP reports the new IRS head told Congress that taxpayers no longer trust the agency amid scandals from conservative group targeting to lavish conference spending. He pledged leadership changes, transparency, accountability, and a plan to restore public trust while seeking a larger budget amid ACA enforcement pressures.
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Internal Revenue Service
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IRS
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House Appropriations Subcommittee
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