Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., told reporters on Monday that there are "two sides to this story," referring to
the FBI raid of his office. (more>>)
Rep. William Jefferson, D-LA
The rise and fall of Judge Roy Moore
Updated: 6:38 a.m. CT 05/23/2006
Controversial Ten Commandments judge polling poorly in governor race
Republican candidate for governor Roy Moore trails Alabama Gov. Bob Riley by a 3-to-1 margin in the polls and
an even wider margin in fundraising, heading into the state's June 6 GOP primary. (more>>)
More states OK deadly force in self-defense
Updated: 6:03 p.m. CT 05/24/2006
A campaign by gun rights advocates to make it easier to use deadly force in self-defense is rapidly winning support
across the country, as state after state makes it legal for people who feel their lives are in danger to shoot down an attacker — whether in a carjacking or
just on the street. (more >>)
D.C. sniper questions protege’s mental
health
Updated: 12:49 a.m. CT 05/24/2006
Interrogation comes a day after Malvo’s account on shootings that
killed 10
Convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad, standing, cross-examines fellow convicted
sniper Lee Boyd Malvo, left, on Tuesday in a Rockville, Md. courthouse. The two are on trial for 2002 shootings. (more >>)
Senate set to pass immigration bill shortly
Updated: 7:37 a.m. CT 05/25/2006
Lawmakers will then aim to resolve differences with stricter House version
Allows illegal immigrants who have been in the country five years or more to remain, continue working and eventually become
legal permanent residents and citizens after paying at least $3,250 in fines and fees, back taxes and learning English. Requires illegal immigrants in the U.S.
between two and five years to go to a point of entry at the border and file an application to return. (more >>)
Rep. William Jefferson, D-LA
