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Secret 2002 Justice Dept. Memo OKs CIA Interrogation Tactics

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 11:20am
The Justice Department in 2002 told the CIA that its interrogators would be safe from prosecution if they believed 'in good faith' that harsh techniques used to break the will of prisoners, including waterboarding, would not cause 'prolonged mental harm.'

Policy: Ky. Lowers Flags Only for Fallen Soldiers From State

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 11:06am
A new state policy in Kentucky that lowers the flag to half-staff only for fallen soldiers from the state has angered some veterans and lawmakers.

MRAPs Vulnerable to Roll-Overs, Mil. Documents Show

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 9:50am
The towering trucks that give U.S. troops the best protection against roadside bombs and enemy bullets also make them vulnerable to routine hazards like sharp turns, rutted roads and rickety bridges.

Giuliani's Son Sues Duke U. Over Golf Team Spat

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 9:24am
The son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is suing Duke University, claiming his golf coach manufactured accusations against him to justify kicking him off the team to whittle the squad.

Sen. Reid Says Polygamy Is 'Form of Organized Crime'

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 7:32am
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid took a rare opportunity Thursday to switch roles and testify before his colleagues to blast polygamy, a still-used practice among some who practice the Mormon faith.

Air Force Missile Launch Crew Falls Asleep on the Job

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 7:25am
Air Force officials say three ballistic missile crew members in North Dakota fell asleep while holding classified launch code devices earlier this month, triggering an investigation by military and National Security Agency experts.

Congress Approves $48 Billion Global AIDS Bill

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 7:03am
The House votes to triple money for the fight against AIDS and other diseases, sending the bill to President Bush for his signature; Bush has said he supports the plan.

Reid Flares Over Media Coverage of Energy Proposals

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 5:54am
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's advice to reporters who don't get his energy agenda: Check your hearing.

House GOP Kill Dem Effort to Open Strategic Oil Reserve

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 5:07am
The House on Thursday again defeated a Democratic-backed energy initiative. The bill would have released oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

FOX News Poll: No Bounce for Obama From Overseas Trip

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 4:33am
The significant news coverage Barack Obama is receiving on his foreign trip has not translated into a bounce in his numbers, a just-released FOX News poll shows.

House Passes Bill Aimed at Improving Bridge Safety

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 4:09am
The House has overwhelmingly passed legislation aimed at improving the safety of the nation's bridges, nearly a year after the deadly collapse of an Interstate highway bridge in Minneapolis.

House Starts Up New, Independent Ethics Office

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 3:30am
House leaders on Thursday announced the six members and two alternates who will make up the Office of Congressional Ethics, an outside independent group created to restore integrity to a flawed ethics process.

FOX News Poll: Does Obama Get Better Treatment by the Press?

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 2:23am
As Barack Obama travels abroad, Americans seem to think most members of the media are in line with his message, according to the latest FOX News poll.

House Panel Backs U.S.-Russia Civil Nuke Deal

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 2:05am
A congressional panel endorsed a measure Thursday that would give conditional approval of a civil nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Russia.

Bush Admin. Backs Karzai After Corruption Allegations

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 1:29am
The Bush administration underscored its continued support for Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday despite fresh allegations from a former U.S. anti-drug official that Karzai is playing both sides of the effort to combat a raging drug business.

Bush Signs Bill That Names N.Y. Highway After Tim Russert

Wed, 07/23/2008 - 12:20pm
President Bush has signed a bill honoring the late NBC newsman Tim Russert by naming a stretch of highway in New York after him.

Report: Robert Novak Cited After Striking Pedestrian

Wed, 07/23/2008 - 12:18pm
Sydicated columnist Robert Novak was cited with a traffic violation after apparently striking a pedestrian in Washington, D.C., the Politico reported.

Military's Policy on Gays Fuels Debate in Congress

Wed, 07/23/2008 - 9:30am
Congress held its first hearing on the military's 'don't ask, don't tell' policy since its enactment 15 years ago, prompting a heated exchange between opponents and supporters

Pentagon: More Troops to Afghanistan Soon

Wed, 07/23/2008 - 6:48am
A senior Pentagon official tells The Associated Press that top military leaders are expected soon to recommend to Defense Secretary Robert Gates which additional U.S. troops could be sent to Afghanistan over the next month or so.

House Passes Housing Rescue Bill

Wed, 07/23/2008 - 6:01am
The House passes legislation that aims to help homeowners facing foreclosure and prevent troubled mortgage giants from collapsing; the bill heads next to the Senate.