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Bank foreclosures picking up pace; mortgage modification programs fail

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A new investigation has discovered that the much ballyhooed home mortgage modification programs have all failed and now banks are picking up the pace of foreclosures.
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Leaderless Occupy Wall Street groups showing their staying power

A Fordham University professor who's studied many so-called leaderless groups says the Occupy Wall Street group shows every sign of being able to endure and take the long view when it comes to getting the changes they want to see....
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Illegal Mexican immigration more professional, dangerous

As the United States steps up border enforcement, illegal immigration is becoming a big, dangerous business. And that new reality has some old organizations trying to figure out how they fit....
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Budget battle leads Kansas town to repeal domestic violence law

Domestic violence is no longer a municipal crime in Topeka, Kansas, the latest casualty in budget wars going on at all levels of government....
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Alleged Iranian terror plot has 'B-movie' quality

Story by The Takeaway. Listen to audio above for full report. One suspect is in custody and another suspect is on the run — presumed to be...
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Tax reform a popular topic among presidential candidates

With another debate on tap, Tuesday night in New Hampshire, Republicans and Democrats are lining up to unveil their plans for reforming the tax code. That reform is needed, they all agree. But each has their own prescription for change....
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Documentary questions whether FBI ID'd right suspect in anthrax attack

A new documentary from PBS Frontline looks at the FBI's investigation of the 2001 anthrax attacks and asks whether they found the perpetrator....
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National Guard playing bigger role; can it last?

As we reach the tenth anniversary of the conflict in Afghanistan, the U.S. National Guard is showing signs of the stress it's been undergoing. But might some changes be in the future?...
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Senate Democrats' rule change puts GOP on the attack

A procedural vote in the U.S. Senate late Thursday night has Republicans on the attack and may be the first step in a rollback of the rights for the minority party....
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House Republicans declare Obama jobs bill dead on arrival

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) said the House would consider elements of the bill, but refused to consider the entire $447 billion package. ...
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