Criticism of a charity facing allegations of financial irregularity is racially motivated, its chair suggests.

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Race suggestion in Awema attack

Criticism of a charity facing allegations of financial irregularity is racially motivated, its chair suggests.

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Race suggestion in Awema attack

US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.

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Lance Armstrong team probe closed

In a somewhat confusing news release responding to the firestorm concerning the decision to cut off grants to Planned Parenthood, the Susan G. Komen Foundation announced that it is backing off its decision not to defund groups under investigation, as is Planned Parenthood for allegations of illegally using federal money to pay for abortions. (“We will amend the criteria to make clear that disqualifying investigations must be criminal and conclusive in nature and not political. That is what is right and fair.”) But what is not clear is whether an alternative justification for the cut-off, namely that Planned Parenthood doesn’t actually provide breast cancer services, only referrals, will result in a cut-off of future funds. Read full article > >

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Jennifer Rubin: Susan G. Komen Foundation vs. Planned Parenthood bullies

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Husain Haqqani, Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United States, was permitted to travel abroad Monday by the nation’s Supreme Court after two months of fending off treason allegations over his purported involvement in a mysterious memo that sought Washington’s help to neuter Pakistan’s powerful military. Read full article > >

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Husain Haqqani, former Pakistan envoy to U.S., allowed to travel abroad

ON MAY 29, 2008, D.C. Council member Jim Graham (D-Ward 1) met with representatives of a District business who were pressing their bid for the city’s lottery contract. Allegations have emerged, most recently in a report by D.C. Inspector General Charles J. Willoughby, that the council member offered to drop his opposition to the group’s bid if one of its members would agree to withdraw from a separate real estate deal with Metro, on whose board Mr. Graham sat. As this page reported Wednesday , Mr. Graham flatly denied that he ever made such an offer. Read full article > >

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Editorial Board: E-mails renew questions about Jim Graham’s role in lottery contract

The mayor of a working-class city roiled by allegations of police discrimination against Hispanics faced scathing criticism Wednesday from officials including the governor for saying he “might have tacos” as a way to do something for the community.

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Conn. Mayor Blasted for ‘Taco’ Quip About Latinos

MOSCOW — Russian election officials are threatening to bar a veteran liberal politician from running for president, prompting allegations of bias and interference that echo complaints of misconduct in December’s parliamentary elections. Read full article > >

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Possible ban on Russian candidate prompts new charges of election bias

A controversial inquiry into allegations of wrongdoing by the UK’s security services is being scrapped.

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UK torture inquiry is cancelled

Regrets how he dealt with Sandusky allegations.

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Paterno Gives Exclusive First Interview

The chairman of the Swiss National Bank, Philipp Hildebrand, resigns in the wake of allegations of currency trades made by his wife.

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Swiss central bank chief resigns

Human rights groups criticise “shortcomings” in an inquiry into allegations of British complicity in the mistreatment and rendition of detainees.

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Detainee abuse inquiry criticised

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell is cleared of child sex allegations.

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Pressing allegations against Ron Paul’s camp.

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Bachmann Insists Aide Was Bribed

Two nurses at an Aberdeen care home are facing allegations of dishonesty over the death of an elderly patient.

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Nurses face care home allegations