Supreme Court Won’t Hear Torture Lawsuit

The Supreme Court refuses to hear the claims of a German man who says he was abducted and tortured by the CIA.

Best Places to Retire

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U.S. News & World Report is out with a list of the Top 10 Places in America to retire.

All Eyes on Thompson

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Fred Thompson is headed for his first debate with the other GOP candidates.

Mayor Levy Has Left the Building

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Will he resign or won’t he? We look at the allegations that Atlantic City’s mayor, Robert Levy, embellished his military service record and collected benefits.

Rhoda on Golda’s Balcony

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TV’s “Mary Tyler Moore” and “Rhoda” takes on the role of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir.

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