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   1. McConnell: IRS scandal shows 'culture of intimidation' in WH

      Updated 49 minutes ago 5/19/2013 2:15:12 PM +00:00 President Barack Obama's team emerged on Sunday to defend his handling of revelations that the IRS had targeted conservative groups for scrutiny, as senior Republicans conceded they lacked evidence — so far — that the president directed the abuses.

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   3. Ax hovers over food stamp program as costs grow
   4. Will China mediate the Israeli-Palestinian peace process?
   5. Winning ticket for huge Powerball pot sold in Florida
   6. Hofstra student killed in robbery was shot by cops
   7. Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness
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