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Scandals Break (and Break and Break) in New York

NEW YORK (March 3) -- Political scandals are piling up at an astonishing pace in New York, even by the standards of a state distinguished for dysfunction. Within just a few hours today, three scandals involving New York politicians emerged, each with its own twist. Gov. David Paterson, who is holding onto his seat as...

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Rebekah Brooks Charged: Former News Of The World Editor Faces Criminal Trial Over Phone Hacking

Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has been charged with perverting the course of justice during the phone-hacking scandal, it has been confirmed.

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Leveson Inquiry: David Cameron Did Not Seek Assurances Andy Coulson Was Not Involved In Phone Hacking

David Cameron did not seek further assurances over his communication chief's links to the phone hacking scandal at the News of the World, despite allegations about legal pay-offs for victims being published in the Guardian, the Leveson Inquiry heard.

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Secret Service Scandal Triggers Wave Of Whistleblower Tips On Agency, Joe Lieberman Says

The chairman of the Senate homeland security committee says whistleblowers are calling in tips about the Secret Service in the wake of the Colombia prostitution scandal.

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Joe Arpaio Seizes Ton Of Pot, Blames 'Illegal Aliens'

Joe Arpaio, sheriff of Arizona's Maricopa County, put out a press release Tuesday after his deputies seized 2,094.5 pounds of marijuana.

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Report: Best Buy CEO Quit Over Personal Misconduct

An investigation into personal misconduct led to the sudden resignation of Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn, the electronics retailer acknowledged Tuesday.

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05/30/12 Leveson: Ken Clarke says journalists entitled to bribe... Source: MediaGuardian.co.uk The justice secretary, Ken Clarke, has said journalists "are entitled to bribe" in extreme cases as he revealed he once had to move his bank account because journalists were trying to pay staff for information about his finances.
05/30/12 8 Warren massage parlors served warrants Source: WBNS - 10 TV Ohio News Now - Columbus OH The Ohio Attorney General's office said eight massage parlors in Trumbull County were searched Wednesday morning, suspected of illegal sexual activity and human trafficking.
05/30/12 Ex-Cameron aide detained over alleged perjury Source: Northwest Herald - Crystal Lake IL The former top media adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron was detained Wednesday on suspicion of perjury in the trial of a flamboyant ex-Scottish lawmaker â the latest case tied to allegations of wrongdoing by British tabloid newspapers.
05/30/12 Arizona Dispensary Solutions Commends the Arizona... Source: PR Newswire PHOENIX , May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Arizona dispensary application process closed on May 25th, 2012 , with over 480 prospective applicants, a tremendous effort has been underway to provide the most qualified dispensary applicants an opportunity to help build a regulated non-profit medical marijuana industry in the state.
05/30/12 West New York administration official says Mayor... Source: NJ.com WEST NEW YORK A town official said yesterday that Dr. Felix Roque, who was charged last week with computer hacking, will not step down as mayor.