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Question 21: Does it punish troops who are victims of sexual assault?Question 21 on applications for troops seeking national-security jobs asks if the applicant has ever needed any mental-health counseling. Troops with post-traumatic stress disorder or martial problems are exempted. Victims of military sexual assault are not.
Slamming 'social Darwinism,' Obama reignites debt clash with GOPOn primary day, Obama decries the Republican budget proposal as a 'prescription for decline' that would bring cuts to education, transportation, and the social safety net.
1940 Census data: A treasure trove for con artists?Data from the 1940 census, released Monday, has excited Americans looking for more information about their heritage. But the information could also help identity thieves.
Two 'extremely dangerous' tornadoes reported in Dallas areaThe National Weather Service reported at least two separate 'large and extremely dangerous' tornadoes south of Dallas and Fort Worth.
An 80-year old woman lands plane after pilot passes outHelen Collins landed the twin-engine Cessna, with only one engine running, after her husband collapsed. Helen Collins is not a pilot. But another pilot flew next her and told her by radio how to land the Cessna at a Wisconsin airport.
Candidates' wives: What will they bring to the 2012 electionWhile only the candidate will be on the ballot in November, voters cannot ignore their wives. But what do they bring to their husbands' presidential campaigns? And do they have favorable views?
The Hunger Games: Should Ron Paul be a Hunger Games super fan?The Hunger Games tells us: If you can provide for yourself, you can make it through. If it's government help you want, the price may be your very life.
Kentucky stands tall to win eighth NCAA championshipIn New Orleans' Superdome last night, the Kentucky Wildcats got six blocks and twenty rebounds from center Anthony Davis, along with a balanced scoring attack from their other starters to defeat the Kansas Jayhawks, 67-59.
Obama: Republican budget 'radical,' a 'Trojan horse'Obama, in a speech to newspaper executives, is sharply criticizing a $3.5 trillion budget proposal pushed by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., which passed on a near-party-line vote last week and has been embraced by GOP presidential hopefuls.
Sarah Palin co-hosts 'Today.' How'd she handle it?Sarah Palin's morning-show faceoff with Katie Couric and the 'lamestream media' produced no high drama, no big gaffes, but plenty of hype, conventional wisdom, and 'organized chaos.'
Florida plane crash at Publix: Five injured, no fatalitiesFlorida plane crash: A small experimental aircraft crashed into a Publix supermarket Monday. Five people were injured, including the pilot and passenger.
FocusGender gap daunting for GOP: Why women's vote is keyThe gender gap for the next election is daunting for Mitt Romney as President Obama leads the likely GOP nominee among women in major polls. With simply more women voters, can he overcome it between now and November?
Oakland gunman was a 'mistreated' former student at Christian collegeOne L. Goh, the South Korean suspect in the killing of seven people Monday at Oikos University, was 'upset with the administration of the school' and said he had been 'mistreated' and 'disrespected' by students, Oakland police chief Howard Jordan said Tuesday.
Kentucky freshmen too much for Kansas as Wildcats prevail in NCAA finalThe young Wildcats, led by Anthony Davis, raced out to a big first half lead, then held off the Jayhawks to win the school's eighth NCAA championship.
George Zimmerman ready to surrender, if chargedGeorge Zimmerman would come out of hiding, and turn himself in to police if he's charged, says his lawyer. Special prosecutor Angela Corey says she will decide whether to charge George Zimmerman "soon."
Census site snarls after it releases 1940 dataThe National Archives made the 1940 records available on their website, which quickly staggered under the traffic.
Mexico and US trade accusations on border violencePresident Obama and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon traded barbs after a three-party meeting that included Canada.
- Groundhog Day in court? California ban on affirmative action is upheld. Again.
A three-judge panel from the Ninth US Circuit cited a 1997 appeals court decision upholding the affirmative action ban, which led to a sharp decline in minority enrollment at California state universities.
Oakland shooter's connections to religious university under scrutinyA shooter killed seven people on the campus of an Oakland, Calif., university Monday. The founder of Oikos University has said he was a former nursing student.
Sarah Palin a news show 'co-host'? Rivalry with Katie Couric casts her as one.Sarah Palin is appearing on 'Today,' pitting her against Katie Couric on 'GMA.' The ratings ploy evokes memories of the 2008 interview, but raises questions about the moniker 'co-host.'
