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David Randall Chaney and Greg Stokes: Who are the Agents Ousted in the Secret Service Prostitution Scandal?

The names of two senior Secret Service agents who lost their jobs due to the Colombia prostitution scandal are now out in the open.

On Syria, Pentagon Says 'All Options On The Table' But Warns Against Military Action

Top military officials told Congress that they are readying contingency plans for Syria but remain committed to pursuing diplomatic solutions over a military intervention.

Secret Service Prostitution Scandal: What Charges Could The Military Service Members Face If They Committed Crimes?

The U.S. Secret Service has already let go three of the 11 agents caught up in a prostitution scandal that allegedly took place in Cartagena, Colombia, and the U.S. military continues its investigation into the matter. And while prostitution is legal in Colombia, American military personnel accused of picking up prostitutes ahead of President Obama's visit to Colombia may face prosecution under U.S. military law.

In Budget Fight, Obama Warns Republicans Of Government Shutdown

In a move that evokes the grueling partisan battles of last summer as the United States teetered on the brink of default, the White House is warning Republicans of a government shutdown if they reject the debt-reduction deal they made with Democrats.

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Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and Defense Minister Muhammad Hussein during a Popular Defense Force rally in Khartoum in March

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir Pledges To 'Liberate' South Sudan

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir announced he will 'liberate' South Sudan during a political rally Wednesday as clashes along the border intensify.

Jonathan Davis Apr 18, 2012

Fire boat response crews battle the blazing remnants of the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon, off Louisiana, in this handout photograph taken on April 21, 2010 and obtained on April 22.

Offshore Regulations Following Gulf Spill Are Inadequate, Says Commission Report

In its final progress report, the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill concluded more must be done to prevent a similar disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.

Pierre Bertrand Apr 18, 2012

Security guards walk the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, October 1, 2010.

Foreign Political Groups Like PLO Safe From Torture Suits In U.S.: Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a law allowing torture victims to sue for human rights abuses abroad can only target individuals, not groups.

Dan Rivoli Apr 18, 2012

Argentina's Plan To Nationalize Spain's YPF Kills Sinopec's Plan To Buy It For $15B

Argentina's plan to seize control of oil and gas company YPF SA from Spain's Repsol YPF has ended years of deliberations by China's Sinopec Group to purchase the company. The move has also caused international condemnation.

Angelo Young Apr 18, 2012

Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) speaks at a news conference announcing that he would not seek a 17th term in congress next year in Newton

Barney Frank To Marry Longtime Partner: 'I Think It's Important That My Colleagues Interact With A Married Gay Man'

The Massachusetts congressman told the New York Times Magazine that he believes its important for him to marry while he's still in office.

Ashley Portero Apr 18, 2012

Welfare Drug Testing Cost Florida $46,000, Caught Few Users

A Florida law mandating drug testing for welfare applicants failed to save money or identify many drug abusers, data that sharpens concerns about a similar law just enacted in Georgia.

Jeremy White Apr 18, 2012

China Home Prices Fall In March As Curbs Drive Buyers Away

Home prices in China fell in March, indicating that the government's efforts to curb the property market boom are gaining further momentum.

Bhaskar Prasad Apr 18, 2012

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) makes a point about his meeting with President Barack Obama regarding the country's debt ceiling, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington May 12, 2011.

Senate GOP Join Legal Fight Against Obama's Recess Appointments

Republicans in the U.S. Senate are filing a friend-of-the-court brief in a lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of U.S. President Barack Obama's controversial recess appointments.

Dan Rivoli Apr 17, 2012

A Petrobras Oil platform is seen at Guabanara bay in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil Oil Chief Expects Oil At $119 A Barrel For 2012

The CEO of the biggest oil company in one of the world's fastest-rising economies thinks high oil prices are here to stay.

Pierre Bertrand Apr 17, 2012

Repsol Demands $10.5B Over Argentine Threat To Seize YPF

Spain's Repsol YPF SA oil and natural gas company vowed Tuesday to fight Argentina's plans to nationalize Repsol's Argentine unit and Spain's government also has voiced its concerns about the plans.

Angelo Young Apr 17, 2012

President Calls On Congress To Curb Energy Price Speculation

President Barack Obama on Tuesday called on Congress to pass a series of measures that would help limit what he called speculation that's driving up the price of oil and gasoline.

Pierre Bertrand Apr 17, 2012

'We Can't Wait,' Gay Rights Activists Say, Urging Passage Of Nondiscrimination Executive Order

A prominent Democratic donor has vowed to spend $100,000 on a campaign designed to pressure President Barack Obama into signing an executive order that would protect LGBT workers from workplace discrimination at the hands of federal contractors.

Ashley Portero Apr 16, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: May 3 invitation Offers Clues About Phone's Features, Specs [PHOTO]

Samsung has finally broken its silence and will be holding a London press event on May 3, in what is expected to be the unveiling of the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S3 phone.

Ceylan Yeginsu Apr 16, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S3 Release Date: Invitation Sent For May 3 Press Event In London (Specs Roundup)

It has been reported that Samsung has sent invitations for the first press meet stating that the next Galaxy smartphone will be announced on May 3. Check out the final illustration of the rumored features which include Ceramic Body, 4.65 inch screen with Super AMOLED HD panel with 1280×720-pixel resolution, 5-Column Modified UI, Ice Cream Sandwich OS, TouchWiz 5.0, 12 MP camera, 4G LTE and Wireless Charging.

sangeeta mukherjee Apr 16, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Release Date Announced: $50 Sale Price for Current Version From Verizon

Following the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0's release date, Verizon is offering the current version of the tablet for $50 dollars with a two-year contract.

Ceylan Yeginsu Apr 15, 2012

Tax Day 2012: How The IRS Outdoes Shakespeare

As Tax Day looms on April 17, Americans face a gigantic tax code that is four times the size of the complete works of William Shakespeare.

Oliver Tree Apr 14, 2012

Asus Transformer Pad 300 Set For US Release On April 22; 5 Best Upcoming Tablets Compared to the Prime

Asus Transformer Pad 300 Set For April 22 Release: 5 Upcoming Tablets Expected To Battle Against Pad 300

On the second day of the Mobile World Congress 2012, held in Barcelona in February, tablet manufacturer Asus unveiled a budget-priced Android tablet -- Asus Transformer Pad 300. When the tech enthusiasts appreciated the official launch of the first 4G LTE tablet by the company, they had no clue about the release date and price tag of the new device.

Akansha Srivastava Apr 14, 2012

India: Professor Arrested Over Political Cartoon, Shocked Public Slam State Leadership

The recent arrest of a university professor in the Indian state of West Bengal for forwarding a political cartoon targeting the state's Chief Minister has shocked the public as well as the political parties across the spectrum.

Amrutha Gayathri Apr 14, 2012

Florida Democrats' Video Responds To Republican Allen West's 'Communist' Allegations

Florida's Democratic Party release a video highlighting the controversial and often insulting comments the Florida Republican has directed at Democrats.

Ashley Portero Apr 13, 2012

iPhone 5 Concept - Design by Federico Ciccarese

The Most Anticipated Phones In 2012 – List Of The Biggies

This is going to be an exciting year for smartphone lovers. While rumors of the release of iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S3 are flying high, other big shots like HTC One X, One S, LG Viper 4G and HTC Incredible 4G are also hitting the shelves within a very short period of time.

sangeeta mukherjee Apr 13, 2012

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