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Mayors, rabbis arrested in NJ corruption probe 4:32pm EDT

NEWARK (Reuters) - Dozens of New Jersey politicians, officials and prominent rabbis were arrested on Thursday in a sweeping federal probe that uncovered political corruption, human organ sales and money laundering from New York to Israel, officials said.  Full Article   |  Video

 
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Obama stirs racial passions in Harvard case 3:33pm EDT 

BOSTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama plunged his presidency into a charged racial debate and set off a firestorm in one of America's most liberal bastions by siding with a black Harvard scholar who accuses police of racism.  Full Article  

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Driven to drink by marijuana laws?

Tough marijuana laws are driving millions of Americans to a more dangerous mood-altering substance, alcohol. The unintended consequence: violence and thousands of unnecessary deaths. It's time, therefore, for a serious public debate of the case for marijuana versus alcohol.  Commentary 

China nominee plays up engagement

Jul 23 - In confirmation hearings to serve as the US Ambassador to China, Utah Governor Jon Huntsman described himself as a "realist' in terms of US/Sino relations.  Play Video

 
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