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Ex-Mayor Rudolph Giuliani Minced No Words During Post-9/11 Hearing on Terrorism Threats
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was a key witness Tuesday at a Congressional hearing on the terrorism threats that remain after the Sept. 11 attacks.
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What Took D.C. So Long to Respond to the Problem of Synthetic Drugs?
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com Washington, like a lot of other major cities, has had to deal with the plague of synthetic drugs for years. But the city has been slow to respond, writes Jeffrey Anderson in the D.C. City Paper. Anderson writes about authorities charging Nebiyu Jamal Fanta, who worked at the Benning Market & Dollar Plus…
‘Black Mass,’ Movie about Whitey Bulger, Highly anticipated in Boston
In Boston, where Whitey Bulger was the most feared gangster, many residents are excited to see the new movie, “Black Mass,” which is set for Sept. 18.
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FBI Investigates Ohio State University Professor Who Disappeared After NASA Work
Professor Rongxing Li gained international attention for his role in helping NASA explore Mars.
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Homeland Security Chair Warns about Dangers of Hosting Syrian Refugees
Should the U.S. host refugees who are fleeing Syria?
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FBI Spied on Nobel Prize-Winning Author Gabriel Garcia Marquez for 24 Years
For 24 years, the FBI spied on Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
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TSA Screener Accused of Swiping Passenger’s $7,500 Watch, Smashing It in Panic
A TSA screener is accused of swiping a passenger’s watch and then smashing in a panic.