VIDEO: Hearing on IRS Report Splits on Partisan Lines
IRS flagged Tea Party and Patriot groups as more for political than social welfare purpose
2013-05-17
By Dana Bash. Alan Silverleib and Tom Cohen
The first congressional hearing on IRS targeting of conservative groups began Friday with the House Ways and Means Committee looking at what it called political discrimination.
However, partisan politics became evident early when the top Republican and Democrat on the committee differed on the underlying purpose of the hearing. Read the complete article
Feds Investigate Ricin-Tainted Letters in Spokane, Washington
2013-05-17
By Michael Martinez CNN
Federal authorities are investigating threatening letters allegedly containing deadly ricin in Spokane, Washington, the FBI said Thursday Read the complete article
VIDEO: Cause of Fatal West Texas Blast Remains Mystery
Fire marshal could not rule out arson, a golf cart or an electrical malfunction as causes
2013-05-17
By Chelsea J. Carter CNN
Investigators have not ruled out an intentional fire being behind explosions at a fertilizer plant in the small town of West that left 15 people dead, the Texas fire marshal said Thursday. Read the complete article
NY Attorney General Investigating Fast Food Wage Theft
Fast Food Forward released a study showing widespread wage theft in the industry on Thursday
2013-05-16
Emily Jane Fox CNN Money
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The New York State attorney general is investigating whether fast food restaurant owners have cheated their workers out of wages. Read the complete article
Changes Proposed as Military Struggles with Sex Assaults
In 2012, more than 26,000 troops experienced an episode of ‘unwanted sexual contact’
2013-05-16
Ashley Fantz CNN
(CNN) -- In light of two new cases this month involving sexual assault in the military -- allegedly by the service members tasked to prevent such crimes -- legislation is being introduced Thursday that could ease victims' quest for justice. Read the complete article
The IRS Scandal and Obamacare
House Republicans will try to use IRS scandal to bolster repeated attempts at targeting healthcare
2013-05-16
Paul Steinhauser and Deirdre Walsh CNN
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Here they go again. Read the complete article
VIDEO: O.J. Simpson Testifies in Bid for New Trial
Simpson says he got bad advice from his lawyer and deserves new trial
2013-05-15
By Michael Martinez CNN
In a blue prison jumpsuit, O.J. Simpson took the witness stand Wednesday in his effort to get a new trial on robbery, assault and kidnapping charges from 2007. A deputy escorted him to the stand and unlocked the manacles on his hands. Read the complete article
VIDEO: Another U.S. Army Sex Assault Specialist Accused of Sexual Assault
In second case this month sex assault specialist accused with prostitution among allegations
2013-05-15
By Ashley Fantz CNN
For the second time this month, a U.S. service member who worked in a military sexual assault prevention program has been accused of a sexual crime. In the latest incident, an Army sergeant first class assigned to such a program at Fort Hood, Texas, is being investigated for alleged sexual assault, pandering, abusive sexual contact and maltreatment of subordinates. Charges had not been filed as of Wednesday morning. Read the complete article
Utah Congressman Says Benghazi Failures May Merit Impeachment
White House spokesman slams GOP for politically motivated attack on president
2013-05-15
CNN
Rep. Jason Chaffetz reiterated Tuesday that the impeachment of President Barack Obama is possible as the White House faces scrutiny over its role in responding to the terror attack on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya. Read the complete article
Defense Department Trims Furlough Days to 11
The Pentagon is the nation's largest federal agency
2013-05-14
Jennifer Liberto and Barbara Starr CNN Money
WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- Defense Department employees are getting a little bit of a reprieve. Read the complete article