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Judge Rules In Favor Of AIG In Bailout Case, But Offers No Damages

7:20pm June 15, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

A judge handed former American International Group, Inc., Chief Hank Greenberg on Monday a symbolic victory in his lawsuit against the government over the bailout of AIG. While the judge sided with Greenberg on the merits of the case, he refused to grant Greenberg and other shareholders any compensation.

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Upon injury, juvenile jellyfish reorganize their bodies to regain symmetry.

Instead Of Replacing Missing Body Parts, Moon Jellies Recycle

6:39pm June 15, 2015

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

If a starfish loses a limb, a new arm buds and grows in its place. But young moon jellies have a different strategy for self-repair: Existing limbs rearrange themselves to regain symmetry.

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A surprising number of Social Security numbers have been stolen, and that number keeps rising.

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Theft Of Social Security Numbers Is Broader Than You Might Think

6:33pm June 15, 2015

by Aarti Shahani

The hack of federal workers' personal data is the latest theft of Social Security numbers. The government isn't saying how many SSNs have been stolen over time. One expert says it's more than half.

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N.Y. Prison Break Search Is Costing $1 Million A Day

6:12pm June 15, 2015

by Bill Chappell

A district attorney says the two inmates may have used power tools left behind by maintenance contractors at the Clinton Correctional Facility.

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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush takes the stage to formally join the race for president Monday at Miami Dade College in Miami.

Jeb Bush Makes It Official: He's Running

5:34pm June 15, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The former Florida governor becomes the 11th major Republican candidate for the party's presidential nomination.

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3 Generations Of Law Enforcement Speak Out About Policing In America

5:11pm June 15, 2015

As more confrontations with police are caught on camera, Ari Shapiro talks to three generations of police officers from the same family about working in law enforcement and what keeps them dedicated.

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Federal Judge To Assess Damages In Chinese Drywall Lawsuit

5:11pm June 15, 2015

by John Burnett

Residents are still fighting Chinese manufacturers who sold bad drywall that went into the post-Katrina rebuilding effort. On Tuesday their case picks up again in a New Orleans federal courtroom.

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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush poses with supporters for photos during a fundraiser in May.

Billionaire Or Bust: Who Are Rich Backers Lining Up With?

5:11pm June 15, 2015

by Peter Overby

Since the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision, money in politics has exploded. To make it in the 2016 presidential race, candidates need their own billionaire. Here's who's lining up with whom.

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The Forces Behind The Decline Of For-Profit Colleges

5:11pm June 15, 2015

by Anya Kamenetz

New regulations are scheduled to take effect July 1 — the latest in a series of challenges to the industry.

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Julie Johnston: Player To Watch On U.S. Women's World Cup Team

5:11pm June 15, 2015

by Shereen Marisol Meraji

Julie Johnston, 23, didn't make the World Cup qualifier, but is now a starting defender on the team. She protects the goal, but is known to go on 60-yard runs from the back line to score goals.

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