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  AP Exclusive: Shakedowns of prison staff ordered

  Illinois authorities conducted a "mass shakedown" of guards and other prison employees last week, taking the unusual step of searching workers as they ... 

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  Mexico travel warning targets spring break

  As college students gear up for fun in the sun, the highest law enforcement agency in Texas warns against Mexico. 

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  Convicts become certified tax preparers

  Hundreds of incarcerated felons have received an identification number from the IRS in order to file returns electronically. 

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  Chinese group hacked US Chamber of Commerce

  Posing as journalists, a Chinese hacker group infiltrated the organization with a series of credible sounding spam emails. 

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  In between the battlefield and office politics

  As military personnel leave Iraq, young veterans are finding minimal job prospects at home.  

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  Christmas ornaments sent to deceased Marines

  For families of fallen Marines last week, mistakenly sent care packages were a somber reminder of their deceased loved ones. 

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  Occupy picketer joins the ranks of Wall Street

  An unemployed protester with a Ph.D. has gone to work for Wall Street’s One Percent, but only earns close to minimum wage. 

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  The Waffle House Bandits

  During a string of 18 robberies this summer, Waffle House was forced to give more than good ole’ Southern hospitality. 

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  Hotline for Turkey Day Troubles

  Thanksgiving is here again, and aside from friends and loved ones, the turkey is the most important part of the festivities. For unexpected poultry ... 

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  The next generation of underground bunkers

  Economic crisis, 2012 omens, and the end of it all – a host of could-be catastrophes are leading survivalists and city slickers alike to seek shelter ...