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Officials say Benghazi suspects under surveillance

Officials say more evidence being gathered as Benghazi suspects remain under surveillance
Kimberly Dozier, The Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Five men are under round-the-clock U.S. surveillance in Libya, wanted for questioning in the attack last year on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya. The White House believes there is enough proof for a military force to seize them as terrorist suspects, officials say, but prefers to wait until investigators have enough evidence to try them in a U.S. civilian courtroom.

Tunisian feminist arrested for alleged provocation

Tunisian feminist arrested for 'provocative' appearance in holy city
Bouazza Ben Bouazza, The Associated Press

TUNIS, Tunisia - A Tunisian feminist who scandalized her country by posting topless photos of herself online has been arrested after allegedly sneaking into Tunisia's holiest city disguised in a veil, then trying to get undressed during a protest.

Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

Jets running back Mike Goodson facing drug, weapons charges after traffic stop on I-80 in NJ
The Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J. - New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.

Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

Jets running back Mike Goodson facing drug, weapons charges after traffic stop on I-80 in NJ
The Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J. - New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.

Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings cheered

Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings hailed as progress against culture of violence
Kevin McGill, The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS - Days after sudden gunfire brought a chaotic and bloody end to a Mother's Day neighbourhood parade in New Orleans, news of six arrests gave an organizer of the traditional event reason to celebrate again.

"I'm just ecstatic," Edward Buckner, president of the Original Big 7 Social Aid and Pleasure Club, said Thursday.

Russian and American spies square off

Russian and American intelligence officials square off in Motherland, play by 'Moscow rules'
Adam Goldman, The Associated Press

WASHINGTON - The embarrassing arrest of a suspected CIA officer in Moscow is the latest reminder that, even after the Cold War, the U.S. and Russia are engaged in an espionage battle with secret tactics, spying devices and training that sometimes isn't enough to avoid being caught.

Mom in NM chases down child abductor; man arrested

Mom in New Mexico gives chase after man grabs 4-year-old daughter; police arrest suspect
Russell Contreras, The Associated Press

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A mother whose 4-year-old was being abducted chased the suspect down and crashed her vehicle into his car, triggering a manhunt and the arrest of the suspect, Albuquerque police said Thursday.

The young girl was playing in her yard at St. Anthony's Plaza Apartments in Albuquerque's North Valley about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday when a group of teenagers saw the kidnapping and ran to alert the girl's mother, police said.

$10 million bond set in Mother's Day shooting

Suspect makes 1st court appearance in Mother's Day parade shooting; bond set at $10 million
Kevin McGill, The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS - As the official tally of those wounded in a Mother's Day parade shooting ticked up to 20 on Thursday, the suspect made his first court appearance in the case, remaining silent as a judge set his bond at $10 million.

Jury will hear Gibson deputy's case

Judge says jury to decide if deputy who arrested Gibson suffered discrimination
Anthony McCartney, The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A jury should decide whether the sheriff's deputy who arrested Mel Gibson for drunken driving suffered workplace discrimination, a judge ruled Thursday despite expressing serious concerns about whether the man can win his case.

Superior Court Judge Barbara Scheper said James Mee should be allowed to argue to jurors that he suffered discrimination and a hostile work environment after arresting Gibson in Malibu in 2006.

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