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In this May 22, 2013, photo, Lois Lerner listens on Capitol Hill in Washington. A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lerner has been replaced as director the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups. Danny Werfel, the agency's new acting commissioner, told IRS employees in an email Thursday, May 23, 2013, that he has selected a new acting head of the division, staying within the IRS to find new leadership. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
IRS replaces official who revealed targetingIRS replaces official who publicly revealed targeting of tea party groups
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President Barack Obama pauses while talking about national security, Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington. Declaring America at a "crossroads" in the fight against terrorism, the president revealed clearer guidelines for the use of deadly drone strikes, including more control by the U.S. military, while leaving key details of the controversial program secret. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Obama balances threats against Americans' rightsLooking at US security in years ahead, Obama weighs terror threats against civil liberties
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View looking west at a portion of the Interstate-5 bridge submerged after collapsing into the Skagit river dumping vehicles and people into the water in Mount Vernon, Wash., Thursday, May 23, 2013 according to the Washington State Patrol. (AP Photo/Joe Nicholson)
I-5 bridge collapses into Wash. river, injuring 3Bridge collapses into Skagit River in NW Wash., sending cars, people in water; no fatalities
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Colonial member Palmer has 1st-round lead with 62Member rules: Ryan Palmer shoots 8-under 62 at Colonial to take 1st-round lead
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Rangers top Bruins in OT, force Game 5 in BostonRangers escape with OT win in Game 4, force Eastern Conference semis back to Boston
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Blackhawks hope to rally from 3-1 series deficitBlackhawks hope to rally from 3-1 2nd-round series deficit after losing 2-0 to Red Wings
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On Thursday, May 23, 2013 Sherry Wells stands near the storm shelter where she took cover when a tornado destroyed her home on Monday May 20, 2013 in Moore, Okla. Wells said she and her husband won a lottery draw to receive a government-subsidized rebate to install the storm shelter. A contractor finished work on the concrete bunker beneath the slab of their garage about three weeks before the tornado hit. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)
Safe room mandates remain rare in tornado statesDespite life-saving potential, many states and cities reluctant to mandate home storm shelters
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Turkey passes bill restricting alcohol sales, adsTurkey's parliament passes legislation restricting alcohol sales, ads
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    Times-Mirror Photo/Beverly Denny The V in Ashburn provides options for its diners, whether it's the cool, sleek bar, luxurious dining room or relaxing patio. Loudoun Times, Thu, May 23 2013 @ 08:10 PM
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    As the summer months begin, potential car buyers will be out Memorial Day Weekend to purchase new or used cars. Loudoun Times, Thu, May 23 2013 @ 07:01 AM
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    Take a ride on Route 7 west into Clarke County and you'll encounter an unusual sight as you near Berryville: a giant red bird, poised on an 8-foot-tall platform with an oversized slingshot wound around its body, as if it's poised to be launched skyward. Loudoun Times, Wed, May 22 2013 @ 04:09 AM
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    Loudoun County Police say a woman shot and killed her husband Friday night in Sterling, Loudoun County, in what's believed to have been a domestic situation. NBC Washington, Sat, May 18 2013 @ 10:41 AM
  • Loudoun County man shot to death in home

    A Loudoun County man was found shot to death Friday night in his home in Sterling, the victim of a domestic homicide. Washington Examiner, Sat, May 18 2013 @ 07:20 PM
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On May 24, 1883,

the Brooklyn Bridge, linking Brooklyn and Manhattan, was dedicated by President Chester Alan Arthur and New York Gov. Grover Cleveland.

In 1775,

John Hancock was elected President of the Continental Congress, succeeding Peyton Randolph.

In 1844,

Samuel F.B. Morse transmitted the message "What hath God wrought" from Washington to Baltimore as he formally opened America's first telegraph line.

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