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The tanking economy may not be helpful to Republican candidates. But Democrat Tim Mahoney is learning that a sex scandal and an FBI probe aren’t a big plus in the final stretch of a campaign. By Brian Skoloff Associated Press Writer WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The FBI is investigating whether Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim…

Will this scandal impact the election? By Lara Jakes Jordan The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The FBI is investigating whether the community activist group ACORN helped foster voter registration fraud around the nation before the presidential election. A senior law enforcement official confirmed the investigation to The Associated Press on Thursday. A second senior law…

The Stevens trial has had its fair share of ups and downs for both sides. The outcome looks uncertain. Now Stevens has stepped up to testify on his own behalf.  Will it tip the case in his favor? We’ll see what the jurors have to say. By Richard Mauer and Erika Bolstad Anchorage Daily News…

The Hollywood flavor of this FBI/mob trial in Miami only grew stronger today when the legendary “Donnie Brasco” himself refused to testify. By David Ovalle The Miami Herald MIAMI — Even in shades and a cap, ”Donnie Brasco” would not testify. Joe Pistone, the ex-FBI agent who used the undercover moniker to infiltrate the New…

While the traditional ground wars rage on in Iraq, Afghanistan and other parts of the world, the cyber war is quietly raging around the world. Are we prepared to fight this one? By Randall Mikkelsen REUTERS WASHINGTON – Computer spying and theft of personal information have risen notably in the past year, costing tens of…

For whatever reason, killing people is becoming more justifiable, according to an FBI report. Is it a sign of a societal decline? By Kevin Johnson USA TODAY The number of justifiable homicides committed by police and private citizens has been rising in the past two years to their highest levels in more than a decade,…

The FBI has found one mobster’s body so far, but they’re taking a break from the dig to regroup. Is it time for the dogs? By Robert Kessler Newsday EAST FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — FBI agents are considering bringing in cadaver dogs, trained to find human remains, to help search for two of the three bodies…

A Muslim scientist who was fired from a nuclear warship components plant wants an administrative hearing on his dismissal. He insists he was fired for criticizing America and the FBI.  The government  simply wants it all to go away. Joe Mandak The Associated Press PITTSBURGH – A Muslim scientist who lost his security clearance and…