Physical abuse and excessive force top the list of hundreds of complaints filed against U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to a new report.
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Dozens Hurt In Massive Pileup On Pennsylvania Turnpike
A chain reaction of crashes involving dozens of cars and tractor-trailers has left more than 20 people hurt, five of them seriously, and forced the closure of the eastbound lane on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near the town of Bensalem, local news reports.
Two Days Later, Atlantans Can Retrieve Cars Abandoned In Storm
Authorities in Atlanta want to start reuniting drivers with the hundreds of vehicles that were abandoned on highways during the winter storm that blew through Tuesday.
Senators Cross Aisle To Call For New Sanctions On Iran
A bipartisan measure defying President Obama would impose new sanctions on Iran if it breaks an interim deal to curb its nuclear program.
Groups Linked To Kochs Agree To Pay $1 Million Fine
Two secretive Arizona-based groups with links to the Koch brothers have agreed to pay $1 million in fines and admitted to making millions of unlawful intermediary contributions during the 2012 California campaign season.
As It Happened: The Fight Over The Debt Ceiling, Shutdown
The crisis is over, though it may be temporary…
Supreme Court Sends Affirmative Action Case Back To Lower Court
One of the Supreme Court’s most anticipated cases of its current term — a challenge to the University of Texas’ affirmative action admissions process — has ended with a ruling that does not revisit the fundamental issue of whether such programs discriminate against whites.
Some Early Returns From First Post-Citizens United Election
Political observers are still working through the rubble of the unprecedented $6 billion presidential campaign, but we’re getting a steady stream of reaction and analysis.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
VIDEO: Obama Tears Up As He Thanks Campaign Staff
“What you guys have done means the work that I’m doing is important. I’m really proud of that. I’m really proud of all of you,” the president says just before a tear comes down his right cheek. It’s a rare public show of emotion from “no-drama Obama.”» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Tax-Exempt Crossroads GPS Airs First Direct ‘Vote Mitt Romney’ Ad
Karl Rove’s tax-exempt Crossroads GPS group said it was interested only in advancing issues, not engaging in electoral politics. But now it’s running a minute-long ad telling viewers to vote for Mitt Romney â with no mention of those very issues it had been saying were central to its mission.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us