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No clear terror threat in cyanide case

No clear terror threat in cyanide case

The FBI claims Jeffrey Don Detrixhe told an informant he had a 25-gallon drum with enough cyanide inside to "kill a city."

California high court overturns gay marriage ban

California high court overturns gay marriage ban

The justices released the 4-3 decision today, saying that domestic partnerships are not a good enough substitute for marriage.

Congress passes farm bill, defies Bush

Congress passes farm bill, defies Bush

The Senate passed the bill 81-15 Thursday, a day after the House approved it with 318 "yes" votes -- enough to override a presidential veto.

Bush asserts bond with Israel, implies Democrats would appease terrorists

Bush asserts bond with Israel, implies Democrats would appease terrorists

President Bush has condemned anti-Semitism during a speech marking the 60th anniversary of Israel's founding.

Obama takes day off after Edwards endorsement

Obama takes day off after Edwards endorsement

Barack Obama has a day off the campaign trail today after an endorsement some call the clincher for Obama.

Gas prices keep rising, hit another record

Gas prices keep rising, hit another record

Many analysts now expert the national average to hit $4 a gallon in the coming weeks.

Pro-choice group endorses Obama

Pro-choice group endorses Obama

The organization was set to announce the endorsement of its political action committee Wednesday.

Woman pleads guilty in Spitzer prostitution probe

Woman pleads guilty in Spitzer prostitution probe

The investigation into Emperor's Club VIP began as a routine financial probe by the IRS. Investigators say the ring brought in more than $1 million.

Soldier seeks conscientious objector status based on Christian faith

Soldier seeks conscientious objector status based on Christian faith

A federal magistrate could decide this week whether to let the case proceed to a civilian hearing.

Clinton's resolve strengthened by West Virginia win

Clinton's resolve strengthened by West Virginia win

Obama, who had made just three campaign stops in West Virginia, was campaigning instead in Cape Girardeau, Mo. -- a battleground state in the fall -- and focusing on presumptive Republican nominee John McCain.

UN says another cyclone may be forming near Myanmar

UN says another cyclone may be forming near Myanmar

The U.N. says another cyclone may be forming near Myanmar.  The World Meteorological Center says on its Web site that "the potential for the development of a significant tropical cyclone within the next 24 hours is good." 

New indictment against Barry Bonds unsealed

New indictment against Barry Bonds unsealed

The new indictment charges Bonds with 14 counts of perjury in place of 4.

Council votes to begin the effort to oust mayor

Council votes to begin the effort to oust mayor

The Detroit City Council has narrowly approved two measures designed to oust Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office.

Woman ejected from restaurant for looking too masculine settles suit

Woman ejected from restaurant for looking too masculine settles suit

The woman said she and her friends were ejected from the restaurant after a bouncer threw her out of the women's restroom.

Clinton takes W. Va.;

Clinton takes W. Va.; "more determined than ever"

Clinton's spokesman said the West Virginia results show voters don't want to be told the primary is over.

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