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ACORN stopped mid-rally

By Michael Wesp
ACORN members hosting a rally in Baton Rouge were kicked off a local business' property. In June, an investigation began involving ACORN and embezzlment. Buddy Caldwell says a member of ACORN embezzled five million dollars, more than the previous

Sea Lions and Locals in San Francisco Turf War

After an especially strong breeding season, sea lions in San Francisco are not only thriving, they are crowding into commercial fishing harbors, and sparking a turf war at public beaches.

Wary Americans Told: H1N1 Vaccination Is Safe, Get It

Stop fretting and get an H1N1 vaccination, government officials say, because the consequences of getting the flu could be far worse.

Pirates Mistake French Military Ship for Commercial Boat

Somali pirates in two skiffs fired on a French navy vessel early Wednesday after apparently mistaking it for a commercial boat, the French military said.

Saudi Man Gets Lashes, 5 Years in Jail for Public Sex Talk

A Saudi court on Wednesday convicted a man for publicly talking about sex after he bragged on a TV talk show about his exploits, sentencing him to five years in jail and 1,000 lashes, his lawyer said.

What Cuts? ACORN Gets New Grant

Group gets $1M in Homeland Security cash despite clear signal from Congress it intends to cut off its funding

8 Years In, War Plan Weighed

On Afghan war milestone, Obama rounds up his national security team for another strategy session

8 Years In, War Plan Weighed

On eve of the Afghan war milestone, Obama and McCain reportedly have sharp exchange over troop level decision

NASA to Crash Probe Into Moon to Find Water

A NASA spacecraft will deliberately crash into the Moon early Friday on a mission that could enhance the prospects of establishing a manned lunar base.

NASA Telescope Discovers Giant Ring Around Saturn

The Spitzer Space Telescope has discovered the biggest but never-before-seen ring around the planet Saturn, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced late Tuesday.