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Former Montana Legislator Arraigned on Theft, Fraud and Money Laundering After Caught Stealing Stimulus Funds

Associated Press — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:38:11 +0000

Federal prosecutors say a Chippewa Cree tribal leader and a former Montana legislator used a shell company to divert hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal stimulus aid into their own pockets.

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Penn State Coach Joe Paterno Fired Amidst Scandal

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:09:06 +0000

The Penn State Board of Trustees announced Thursday it is firing longtime football coach Joe Paterno, as well as university president Graham Spanier. Both officials are accused of not reporting to police knowledge of sexual abuses against children by a member of their staff.

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Seven Arrested in New York SAT-Cheating Scandal [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:55:32 +0000

Six unidentified current and former students from a Great Neck, New York high school were arrested Tuesday and now face misdemeanor charges on allegations they paid a college student to impersonate them, take the SAT college-entrance exam and deliver high scores.

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Did Sarah Palin Have a One-Night Stand with Former NBA Star Glen Rice?

Danny Groner — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:10:40 +0000

Joe McGinniss’ new book about Sarah Palin,‘The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin,’ doesn’t hit stores until next week, but explosive new revelations are already trickling out, courtesy of The National Enquirer.

McGinniss reports that the former Alaskan governor and VP candidate slept with former NBA All-Star Glen Rice, used cocaine, and cheated on her husband, Todd, with one of his business partners.

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Congressman David Wu Resigns Amidst Claims He Had 'Sexual Encounter' with Teenage Girl

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:29:51 +0000

Facing allegations that he had inappropriate sexual contact with an 18-year old, Congressman David Wu (D-OR) has resigned, effective upon the completion of the debt ceiling negotiations. On Monday, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi had called for a full investigation into a report in The Oregonian that the seven-term congressmen had engaged in an “unwanted [...]

British Tabloid 'News Of The World' To Cease Publication Due To Illegal Phone Tapping

1450 KMMS AM — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:55:58 +0000

The last issue of the British tabloid, News of the World, will be published this Sunday. After admitting illegal phone tapping, the Rupert Murdoch owned publication was forced to shut down operations. This was the 168th year of publication for News of the World. You won't believe who they were stealing messages from.

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Huma Abedin, Wife of Anthony Weiner, Is Pregnant: Report

1450 KMMS AM — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:29:40 +0000

Talk about awkward timing: Just two days after Rep. Anthony Weiner admitted to engaging in salacious Internet relationships with at least six women over the last three years, sources for the NY Times are reporting that his wife, 35-year-old Huma Abedin, is in the early stages of pregnancy.

According to the report, the couple disclosed the news to close friends and family, though when they told them and how far along she is in her pregnancy remains to be seen.

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