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Fed Report Says U.S. Labs Still Lack Security
One thing we learned from the anthrax attacks in 2001 was that our nation’s bio-terrorism labs weren’t very secure. Guess what, says the latest report: Some still aren’t. anthrax spores By Larry Margasak Associated Press WASHINGTON – Intruders could easily break into two U.S. laboratories where researchers handle some of the world’s deadliest germs, according…
FBI Investigating Florida Congressman Mahoney
The tanking economy may not be helpful to Republican candidates. But Democrat Tim Mahoney is learning that a sex scandal and an FBI probe aren’t a big plus in the final stretch of a campaign. By Brian Skoloff Associated Press Writer WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The FBI is investigating whether Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim…
FBI Investigates ACORN And Voter Fraud
Will this scandal impact the election? By Lara Jakes Jordan The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating whether the community activist group ACORN helped foster voter registration fraud around the nation before the presidential election. A senior law enforcement official confirmed the investigation to The Associated Press on Thursday. A second senior law…
Man Brings Pipe Bomb To Airport In Long Island
There’s some things you just don’t bring to the airport. A pipe bomb is one them. By John Valenti Newsday A would-be passenger is in police custody Thursday morning after federal security agents at Long Island MacArthur Airport discovered a suspected “improvised explosive device” — or pipe bomb — in a carry-on bag, officials said….
Sen. Stevens Testifies That He Did No Wrong
The Stevens trial has had its fair share of ups and downs for both sides. The outcome looks uncertain. Now Stevens has stepped up to testify on his own behalf. Will it tip the case in his favor? We’ll see what the jurors have to say. By Richard Mauer and Erika Bolstad Anchorage Daily News…
The Law Comes Down On Gangs In Santa Barbara
Of all the things that make this area so beautiful, gangs aren’t one of them. Law enforcement has come down hard on some gang members in the area. By Chris Meagher Santa Barbara Independent SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – A total of 28 Santa Barbara Eastside gang members were indicted by a federal grand jury in…
The Real “Donnie Brasco” Refuses To Testify In Mob Trial
The Hollywood flavor of this FBI/mob trial in Miami only grew stronger today when the legendary “Donnie Brasco” himself refused to testify. By David Ovalle The Miami Herald MIAMI — Even in shades and a cap, ”Donnie Brasco” would not testify. Joe Pistone, the ex-FBI agent who used the undercover moniker to infiltrate the New…
Feds Charge Jose Canseco With Illegal Drugs
Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco seems to have a taste for trouble. Here’s his latest mess. By Christian Red New York Daily News Former baseball slugger Jose Canseco was arraigned Tuesday in U.S. District Court in San Diego after being caught trying to smuggle the female fertility drug Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) across the border…