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Tests didn't duplicate Prius problem Technicians who tested a Toyota Prius after its owner claimed its gas pedal stuck were unable to recreate the same condition, according to a draft congressional memo obtained Sunday by CNN. 3 tied to U.S. consulate in Mexico killed Three people connected to the U.S. consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, were killed in a drive-by shooting in the violent border city, a senior White House official said Sunday. Judge postpones decision on 9/11 settlement A New York judge may approve a $657 million settlement Friday for workers who became ill after the 9/11 terrorists attacks. Boehner: Gitmo plan 'makes no sense' The top Republican in the House and a senior White House adviser on Sunday debated a plan for closing the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay and moving some of the terrorism suspects held there onto American soil. AG: Haim's death linked to drug probe Corey Haim's death is linked to an "illegal and massive prescription-drug ring," California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday. U.S. sees improved relations with Pakistan The relationship between the United States and Pakistan has seen a "significant improvement" under the Obama administration, the U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan said. Rain clobbers East coast Half a million homes remained without power across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic region on Sunday, as rain continued to pound states from West Virginia to Connecticut for a second day. Johnny Weir, GLAAD upset with ice tour snub American figure skater Johnny Wier says he doesn't understand why the only ice skating tour in the United States doesn't want him. D.C. handing out 500,000 female condoms Faced with an HIV infection rate six times higher than the national average, District of Columbia officials will hand out 500,000 female condoms at salons and community centers to halt the spread of the disease. Kissinger released from hospital Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was discharged from a hospital in Seoul on Sunday after being treated for a stomach virus. RSS Feed Reader Backlinks