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Republicans ask Sotomayor to supply more information

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee are asking Judge Sonia Sotomayor for more information about her lengthy legal career that includes almost two decades on the federal bench.

'Python Patrol' targets giant snakes of South Florida

Juan Lopez reads meters with one eye and looks for snakes with the other. Lopez is a member of the "Python Patrol," a team of utility workers, wildlife officials, park rangers and police trying to keep Burmese pythons from gaining a foothold in the Florida Keys.

Possible contamination at VA facilities sparks call for inquiry

Thousands of veterans in South Florida may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV because of contaminated equipment after getting colonoscopies at the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, officials announced Monday.

CNNMoney: Lawmakers explore taxing AIG bonuses

Senate Democrats want to tax the controversial bonuses doled out to AIG employees who work for the division that led to the company's downfall.

Family of missing ex-FBI agent 'living a nightmare'

The family of a retired FBI agent who was reported missing in Iran two years ago said Monday that they remain hopeful for his return.

Senator says Iran may want to swap for missing ex-FBI agent

Iran may be holding a former FBI agent in a bid to exchange him for Iranians seized by U.S. troops in Iraq in 2007, a U.S. senator suggested Tuesday.

Russian reliance: Should NASA depend on Soyuz to go to space?

In August, Just Imagine took a wider look at the possibilities of tomorrow, including what could be a sign that the United States is losing ground as a leading superpower in space.

Sex, drugs, gifts uncovered in government oil probe

U.S. government employees received improper gifts from energy industry representatives, and engaged with them in illegal drug use and inappropriate sexual relations, according to a report issued Wednesday.

Dean: Obama, Clinton camps told to cool rhetoric

Democratic Party chief Howard Dean said Friday that the party leadership has had "extensive discussions" with the campaigns of Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to cool down their rhetoric.

Senator calls for sweeping election overhaul

Sen. Bill Nelson on Thursday proposed an overhaul of U.S. presidential election laws, saying the dispute over delegates in Florida and Michigan has exposed a flawed nominating system.

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