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Punchlines: Scrutinizing IRS scrutiny
What did the late-night comedians have to say about the IRS scandal? Take a look.
AP phone subpoenas cross a line: Our view
Quest to plug leaks yields torrent of abuse.
Justice Department: AP subpoenas limited
We take this policy very seriously and followed it in this matter.
Outrage swells over IRS scandal: Your Say
IRS admitted that it had targeted Tea Party groups applying for tax-exempt status.
Angelina Jolie, breast cancer fighter: Our view
But her double mastectomy decision isn't right for everyone.
Washington Redskins name racist? #tellusatoday
Washington's NFL team is facing a lawsuit over its name.
Benghazi reshapes our armed forces: Column
The Marine rapid reaction force should foreshadow more nimble units.
Gosnell's crimes not uncommon: Column
But the killers are not who you think. They're moms.
Gas tax alternative drive takes wrong turn: Our view
As revenue falls, states turn to punitive, complex or intrusive alternatives.
Punchlines: Obama "jobs and missed opportunity tour"?
See what the late-night comedians have to say about Obama's latest jobs tour.
Are texting bans effective? Your Say Interactive
Although most states have texting-while-driving bans, on average few citations are issued.
Callaway: Bloomberg's snooping empire
What Bloomberg did is long-overdue wake up call for Wall Street and media world.
IRS duplicity or stupidity? Our view
'Outrageous' actions violate core principles.
IRS: 'We should have done a better job'
New procedures will ensure the mistakes won't be repeated.
Abortion stigma created Gosnell: Column
Regardless of a woman's income or where she lives, she deserves access to quality care.
Educate public on gun safety: #tellusatoday
A 5-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old sister, sparking a debate about gun safety.
Youth must demand economic solutions: Column
This is a call to arms. If we don't do something, we'll bear the economic burden.
Time to ask Obama about Gosnell: Column
Let's find out the specifics of his proposed abortion reforms post-Gosnell.
How to prevent another Gosnell: Column
Abortion should be regulated, with an eye towards making it safe, not hard to get.
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