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GOP targets child tax break for illegal immigrants

February 8th, 2012 @ 04:23 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

Republicans are looking to deny child tax credits to illegal immigrants — refund checks averaging $1,800 — in an effort that has roused anger among Hispanics and some Democratic lawmakers.

Groupon reports quarterly net loss, shares drop

February 8th, 2012 @ 04:22 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

Groupon Inc reported a quarterly net loss Wednesday as the largest daily deal company recorded higher taxes overseas.

Wall Street treads water as Greek debt talks drag on

February 8th, 2012 @ 04:21 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

Stocks closed flat in another thinly traded session on Wednesday as Greece remained in a standstill over accepting tough reforms in exchange for a bailout critical to avoiding a chaotic default.

28 more airports will test lower-hassle screening

February 8th, 2012 @ 04:12 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said Wednesday. There will be no cost to eligible passengers, who would no longer have to remove their shoes and belts before they board flights.

More photos found in Calif teacher abuse case

February 8th, 2012 @ 04:11 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

Los Angeles County investigators say they have found an additional 200 photos allegedly taken by a former teacher accused of committing lewd acts on 23 children over a five-year period.

Sheriff unhappy with dispatcher in Powell case

February 8th, 2012 @ 04:11 PM | Syndicated by Yahoo! News

A 911 recording reveals a social worker's urgent attempts over more than six minutes to get a dispatcher to send deputies after Josh Powell locked himself and his two sons in his home.