Monday, May 23, 2011

Militants Attack Pakistani Base

Islamist militants attacked a naval base in the Pakistani city of Karachi late Sunday, rocking the base with explosions and battling commandos.


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Justices, 5-4, Tell California to Cut Prisoner Population

Conditions in overcrowded prisons violate the ban on cruel and unusual punishment, the Supreme Court ruled.


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The Media Equation: TV Justice Thrives on Fear

On Nancy Grace’s television show, the presumption of innocence has found a willful and angry enemy.


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The Caucus: Daniels Decides Against Republican Presidential Bid

Gov. Mitch Daniels of Indiana said he decided against running because of family considerations.


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Gates Warns Against Big Cuts in Military Spending

Budget pressures must not limit spending such that the military is unable to defend American interests, the defense secretary told graduates at Notre Dame.


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18 Reported Killed in Series of Blasts in Baghdad

Twelve explosions shook Baghdad over the span of two hours on Sunday morning, according to an Iraqi security official.


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City Room: Oscar Winner Facing Sex Charges Is Found Dead

The writer of “You Light Up My Life,” who was awaiting trial, is believed to have killed himself, the police said.


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