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Hunger strike: Obama reiterates vow to close GuantanamoAbout 100 of the 166 detainees at the Guantanamo Bay prison are participating in a hunger strike. The forced feeding of hunger strikers has drawn renewed human rights attention.
Ricin case against Everett Dutschke tightensRicin was found in the former martial arts studio of Everett Dutschke, charged with sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and other public officials. Ricin was also found on a dust mask and other items he threw in the trash.
Redskins name change: DC council member proposes team change their nameRedskins name change: Councilmember David Grosso, an at-large independent, says the name is 'racist and derogatory,' and that 'it's time to make a change.'
Castro daughter to US: Raul's daughter to accept award for gay rights advocacyCastro daughter to US: Mariela Castro will attend the Equality Forum's annual conference on civil rights for lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender people, according to Malcolm Lazin, the advocacy group's executive director.
Masonic lodge vandalized by church stabbing suspect, according to policeMasonic lodge vandalized, three stabbed in church: Police said when Lawrence Capener was arrested Sunday he still had spray paint on his hands and believe it was likely from the lodge attack earlier.
Hearing on aliens chaired by former Rep., attended by six other former Congress membersHearing on aliens: The 30 hours of congressional-style hearings kicked off Monday and are scheduled to run through Friday at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
Boston bomber defense: Suspect's defense team gets major boost with ClarkeJudy Clarke's clients have included the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, who killed three people and injured 23 during a nationwide bombing spree between 1978 and 1995; Susan Smith, a woman who famously drowned her two children; Atlanta Olympics bomber Eric Rudolph; and most recently Jared Loughner, who shot former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the head.
Bush v. Gore doubts voiced by Justice O'Connor for first timeBush v. Gore doubts: Former Justice O'Connor tells the Chicago Tribune editorial board that perhaps she and her colleagues should have turned down the Bush campaign's appeal of a Florida Supreme Court decision
Plane crashes near L.A. after mid-air collisionPlane crashes near L.A. after two planes collided mid-air Monday. One small plane landed on a golf course, and all three passengers are safe. The other small plane crashed, with one fatality.
Ricin suspect's home is 'uninhabitable' after FBI search, lawsuit allegesCharges against Kevin Curtis for mailing ricin-poisoned letters have been dropped, but investigators searching for ricin wreaked havoc at his house, says his lawyer, leaving his home unlivable. The lawsuit seeks damages to cover temporary housing, the destroyed and damaged property, and legal fees.
Backlog consequences: VA withholds bonusesThe VA is withholding bonuses from senior officials who oversee disability claims and will instead spend the money to reduce the backlog, officials announced Monday. In fiscal 2011, when $2.8 million in bonuses were awarded, the number of disability claims pending for longer than 125 days jumped from less than 200,000 to nearly 500,000.
Colbert Busch trades jabs with Sanford in S.C. debateDuring tonight's debate, Stephen Colbert's sister, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, criticized ex-Gov. Mark Sanford's policies as a member of Congress. Mr. Sanford pointed out that she contributed to his post-congressional campaign for governor, so "I don't think it must have bothered her that much."
New Mexico church stabbing leaves four in choir woundedNew Mexico church stabbing: A man with a knife leapt into the church choir Sunday at the close of mass. An off-duty firefighter and others at the New Mexico church tackled the suspect and held him until police arrived.
- Tsarnaev: Steel door on his new hospital cell
Tsarnaev steel door: Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was moved to a prison medical facility Friday. Tsarnaev's cell has a solid steel door with an observation window and a slot for passing food and medication.
Rodney Allen Rippy, child star, bows out of Compton mayor raceRodney Allen Rippy finished back in a pack of 12 candidates vying for mayor of Compton, Calif. Rodney Allen Rippy shot to fame as the kid in the Jack in the Box "Too bigga eat!" TV ads.
FBI arrests Mississippi man in ricin lettersEverett Dutschke was arrested early Saturday morning; he has connections to a judge who was targeted as well as to a former suspect in the case.
Alcoholism disability claim: Can cop win this $6 million lawsuit?Alcoholism disability claim: An Oregon policeman says he was fired due to alcoholism, which he's claims is illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Perry disgusted: Cartoon depicts 'booming' business
Perry disgusted by cartoon in California newspaper showing an explosion. Texas Gov. Rick Perry wants an apology from the Sacrament Bee for the cartoon that shows him boasting that 'business is booming' in the state.
- Courthouse snakes give workers the creeps in Miss.
Courthouse snakes: Five of the brown DeKay's snakes — sometimes called earth snakes — have been found in the Hinds County circuit clerk's basement office since April 8.
Rare Nickel: $3.1M auction price for century-old nickelThe 1913 Liberty Head nickel is one of only five known to exist. But it's the coin's back story that adds to its cachet.
