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Franklin (l) and Billy Graham (AP Photo)

Religious groups say they were scrutinized by IRS

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two conservative religious groups say they were also the subject of unusual scrutiny from the Internal Revenue Service. The son of the Rev. Billy Graham as well as leaders of Z Street, […]

2013/05/15

Wisconsin boy gets handwritten response from Biden

MILWAUKEE (AP) — It might not be unusual for schoolchildren to write to the president or vice president. But one Wisconsin boy got an unexpectedly personal response. The 7-year-old, second-grade student at Downtown Montessori Academy […]

2013/05/14

US President Barack Obama waves from steps of Air Force One as he arrives at Benito Juarez International airport, Mexico City. (AP Photo)

Obama: US-Mexico stereotypes must be broken

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Calling for an end to “old stereotypes,” President Barack Obama on Friday portrayed Mexico as an emerging nation that is remaking itself and said the U.S.-Mexico relationship should be defined by […]

2013/05/03

The FBI identified Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev as suspect number 2 in 2013 Boston Marathon bombings (AP photo).

Officials: Suspect described plot before Miranda

BOSTON (AP) — The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings acknowledged to the FBI his role in the attacks but did so before he was advised of his constitutional rights to keep quiet and seek a lawyer, officials said Wednesday.

2013/04/24

Sean Collier, MIT officer killed in the line of duty during altercation with suspects of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. (AP Photo)

Boston area honors slain MIT officer

BOSTON (AP) — As bagpipes wailed, more than 4,000 mourners paid their respects Wednesday to an MIT police officer who authorities say was ambushed in his cruiser by the Boston Marathon bombers, while U.S. investigators looked for answers in Russia.

2013/04/24

Martin Richard, child killed in explosion near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon (AP Photo)

Funeral held for boy, 8, killed by marathon bomb

BOSTON (AP) — The youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombing, 8-year-old Martin Richard, was buried Tuesday and is now at peace, his family said. A private funeral Mass was held in the morning for Martin, followed by his burial, a statement said.

2013/04/23

Gun background-check supporters struggle for votes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate gun control supporters struggled Tuesday to salvage their drive to expand background checks to more buyers, buoyed by a visit from wounded former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords but facing enough potential opponents to derail their endeavor.

2013/04/16