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Taxi Drivers Overbilled 1.8 Million Times, New York Says

Thousands of New York taxi drivers overcharged riders more than $8 million by switching the meter to double the rate, the Taxi and Limousine Commission said.

Church Abuse Scandal in Germany Edges Closer to Pope

A senior church official acknowledged that a German archdiocese made “serious mistakes” in reassigning an abusive priest during the pope’s tenure as its archbishop in the 1980s.

Clinton Rebukes Israel for Housing Announcement

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Israel’s plans for new housing units for Jews in East Jerusalem “a deeply negative signal” about Israel-American relations.

Texas Approves Curriculum Revised by Conservatives

Because the state is one of the largest buyers of textbooks, the changes approved by the Texas School Board will have a broad influence.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi entering the room for her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Friday. Pelosi discussed the health care reform legislation with the media.
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Democrats Planning for Health Bill Vote

The White House and Congressional leaders put Democrats on notice that they would push ahead next week toward climactic votes on health care legislation.

Arrest Stokes Concerns About Radicalized Muslims

The arrest of a New Jersey man in Yemen is the latest in a string of cases involving radicalized American Muslims.

Pakistani Offensive Turns Into a Test of Wills

The army has gained the upper hand, but insurgents in South Waziristan continue to make their presence known.

Hurdles Still Remain for Ground Zero Settlement

At least 95 percent of the workers who sued the city for health damages must accept the deal for it to take effect.

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