Thursday, April 5, 2012

Agency That Spent $820G on Vegas Bash Also Spent $250G on Incentive Program

Today's Top Stories

Agency That Spent $820G on Vegas Bash Also Spent $250G on Incentive Program

The obscure federal agency that has come under intense scrutiny after a report it spent $820,000 of taxpayer funds on a lavish Las Vegas bash spent another $250,000 on an employee's incentive program known as Hats Off.

Conn. Set to End Death Penalty as Victims Object

Connecticut state Senate approves proposal to abolish the death penalty, but many one-time supporters of capital punishment have switched their views.

School Removes 'God' From 'God Bless the USA'

Massachusetts school has children sing 'We Love the USA' instead of 'God Bless' in popular song

Politics
•	Connecticut Senate votes to abolish death penalty amid victim concern
•	US reportedly monitoring Iran's efforts to fuel unrest in Afghanistan
•	Former Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern hospitalized

Opinion
•	Good news, bad news on first anniversary of Obama's reelection announcement
•	Hey America, it's not Easter yet -- it's Holy Week
•	GSA scandal makes strong case for shrinking government

Scitech
•	Facebook's experts to face grilling in court on claims ownership lawsuit is fake
•	Google begins testing 'Terminator'-style smartphone glasses
•	Warm and fuzzy T. rex? New evidence surprises

Entertainment
•	Gary Sinise cancels band appearances after car accident
•	Spoon with white residue found in Whitney Houston's hotel room, autopsy report reveals
•	Ryan Gosling saves journalist from being hit by cab in New York City, report says

Leisure
•	Ham prices high heading into Easter holiday
•	2013 SRT Viper steals New York Auto Show
•	Healthy Easter basket alternatives

Video
•	Mother sues San Diego County for son's autopsy photos
•	'Judicial activism' in health care law handling?
•	Judge demands clarification on Obama's SCOTUS comments