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Pennsylvania Woman Tied to Plot on Cartoonist
Pa. woman accused of recruiting jihadists online (AP)
Pope's brother: I ignored physical abuse reports (AP)
AP - The pope's brother said in a newspaper interview published Tuesday that he slapped pupils as punishment after he took over a renowned German boys' choir in the 1960s. He also said he was aware of allegations of physical abuse at an elementary school linked to the choir but did nothing about it.
Massa denies he sexually groped male staffer (AP)
AP - Former Rep. Eric Massa, who resigned from Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, acknowledged Tuesday groping a staffer but denied it was sexual.
Ohio State janitor's gunfire kills co-worker, self (AP)
AP - An Ohio State University janitor who was about to lose his job walked into a maintenance building for his early morning shift Tuesday and shot two supervisors, killing one of them and fatally shooting himself. No students were hurt.
How much will health reform change federal abortion policy? (AP)
AP - President Barack Obama's health care bill would change federal policy on abortion, but it would not open the spigot of taxpayer dollars as some abortion opponents fear.
Feds to probe cause of runaway Prius in California (AP)
AP - The government sent investigators Tuesday to examine a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway, and Toyota said it wanted to interview the driver as the besieged automaker dealt with a high-profile new headache that raised questions about the safety of its beloved hybrid.
Half of Food Aid to Somalia Is Diverted, Report Says
Angered by U.S. Security Measures, Pakistani Lawmakers Return Home as Heroes
Biden condemns new Israeli settlement plan (AP)
AP - Vice President Joe Biden condemned an Israeli plan to build hundreds of homes in disputed east Jerusalem on Tuesday — a disagreement that tarnished a high-profile visit that had been aimed at repairing ties with the Jewish state and kickstarting Mideast peace talks.
Doctor gets life for wife's cyanide death
Accused Letterman extortionist pleads guilty (Reuters)
Jerusalem Journal: Palestinian Family’s Eviction Stirs Old Ghosts in a Contested City
Bank of America Ending Overdrafts on Debit Cards
Fawcett omission from Oscar segment no accident (AP)
AP - The executive director of the film academy said Tuesday that Farrah Fawcett wasn't included in the Academy Awards' In Memoriam segment because the actress was better known as a TV star.
U.S. apologizes for Gadhafi remark
Biden condemns new Israel settlement plan (Reuters)
Reuters - Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned Israeli plans to build 1,600 more homes on occupied land where Palestinians seek statehood, announced in the middle of his visit to help revive peace negotiations.
Democrats doubt deadline on healthcare (Reuters)
Ex-Edwards aide narrowly avoids jail over sex tape (AP)
AP - A former aide to John Edwards narrowly escaped jail time Tuesday over his handling of a videotape purportedly showing the two-time presidential candidate in a sexual encounter.
U.S.: Terror charges for 'Jihad Jane'
