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Facebook Rape Stirs Questions About Witnessing Crimes Online

The case of a 15-year-old Chicago girl who authorities say was raped while around 40 people watched on Facebook raises questions that have come up before in other attacks: What's the obligation of bystanders who see a crime unfolding? And why do they not intervene?

GOP Leaders Boost Pressure as Health Bill Crunch Time Nears

President Donald Trump and House leaders revved up pressure Wednesday on balky conservatives and other Republican lawmakers as crunch time approaches on the party's health care overhaul bill, a drive GOP leaders concede they can't afford to lose.

Man Named In Brady Jersey Case Sought Autographs, Selfies

The Mexican media executive suspected of stealing Tom Brady's jersey went to the Super Bowl as a working journalist but spent the week collecting selfies and autographs from football greats and boasting to colleagues that he was there as a fan.

White House Plays Defense After Comey's Announcements

The FBI director confirmed an open, ongoing investigation into the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 Presidential election and he also swatted down President Donald Trump's tweet about President Obama wiretapping him.

Comey: FBI Probing Links Between Russia and Trump Associates

FBI Director James Comey confirmed Monday that the bureau is investigating possible links and coordination between Russia and associates of President Donald Trump as part of a broader probe of Russian interference in last year's presidential election.

No Wiretap of Trump Tower, GOP Intel Committee Says

There was no wiretap of Trump Tower, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said Monday, contradicting an assertion from President Donald Trump. But he said that other forms of surveillance of Trump and his associates have not been ruled out.

Tillerson: Pre-emptive Force An Option With NKorea

The United States signaled a tougher strategy toward North Korea on Friday that leaves open the possibility of pre-emptive military action and rejects talks with the communist nation until it gives up its weapons of mass destruction.

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