IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

WASHINGTON | The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups told Congress on Wednesday that she had done nothing wrong in the episode, and then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions.

IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

From left, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration J. Russell George, former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman, Lois Lerner, head of the IRS unit that decides whether to grant tax-exempt status to groups, and Deputy Treasury Secretary Neal Wolin, are sworn in on Capitol Hill in Wash…

IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

IRS official Lois Lerner arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing to investigate the extra scrutiny IRS gave to Tea Party and other conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status. Ler…

IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. holds up a document as he speaks to IRS official Lois Lerner on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, during the committee's hearing to investigate the extra scrutiny IRS gave to Tea Party and other conservative gr…

IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

IRS official Lois Lerner arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing to investigate the extra scrutiny IRS gave to Tea Party and other conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status. Ler…

IRS official Lerner: 'I did nothing wrong'

IRS official Lois Lerner is sworn in on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, before the House Oversight Committee hearing to investigate the extra scrutiny IRS gave to Tea Party and other conservative groups that applied for tax-exempt status. Lerner told the committee she di…

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Thomas Jefferson Middle School competes at National Science Olympiad

VALPARAISO | Students from Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso competed against teams from across the country in Saturday's Science Olympiad National Tournament.

Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties

Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, left, waves as he leves with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, right, after their joint press conference in Islamabad, Pakistan on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. China's premier began a two-day visit to Pakistan by praising the relationship between the two …

Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties

A man walks next to huge portraits of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, right, and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, left, displayed near the presidency in Islamabad, Pakistan. Keqiang will arrive in Islamabad on May 22 on a two day official visit to hold talks with Pakistani leadership to dis…

Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties

A police officer stands guard next to billboards welcoming Chinese premier Li Keqiang hung on poles near the presidency in Islamabad, Pakistan. Keqiang will arrive in Islamabad on May 22 on a two day official visit to hold talks with Pakistani leadership to discuss international, regional is…

Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties

China's premier began a two-day visit to Pakistan on Wednesday by signing economic agreements and praising Islamabad in glowing terms that underscored the importance of the longstanding alliance to the two Asian powers.

Deputy mayor urges mayor to address crack video

A close ally of Toronto mayor Rob Ford is saying Ford has followed legal advice in remaining silent about a purported video that appears to show him smoking crack cocaine.

Piers Morgan writing book about life at CNN

FILE - This May 7, 2013 file photo shows Piers Morgan at the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Los Angeles Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif. ” Morgan has a deal with Gallery Books for "Shooting Straight

Piers Morgan writing book about life at CNN

Piers Morgan is going behind the scenes.

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

FILE - Clockwise from left, Boy Scouts Eric Kusterer, Jacob Sorah, James Sorah, Micah Brownlee and Cub Scout John Sorah hold signs at the "Save Our Scouts" Prayer Vigil and Rally in front of the Boy Scouts of America National Headquarters in Irving, Texas on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. With its…

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2013 file photo, James Oliver, left, hugs his brother and fellow Eagle Scout, Will Oliver, who is gay, as Will and other supporters carry four boxes filled with petitions to end the ban on gay scouts and leaders in front of the Boy Scouts of America headquarters in Dal…

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

The Boy Scouts of America will convene a two-day meeting of 1,400 local leaders to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay boys in the scouting movement.

Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing shows

FILE - This July 25, 2012 file photo shows Aretha Franklin performing at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. Franklin is taking off the month of June. A spokesman for the 71-year-old singer says Franklin will reschedule two shows and resume her touring schedule in July. (Photo by Chr…

Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing shows

Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June.

Pakistani cricket star politician leaves hospital

In this handout photo provided by the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital Pakistan's cricketer turned politician Imran Khan, leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party leaves the hospital in Lahore, Pakistan on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Khan left the hospital Wednesday, more than two weeks after h…

Pakistani cricket star politician leaves hospital

In this handout photo provided by the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital Pakistan's cricketer turned politician Imran Khan, leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party leaves the hospital in Lahore, Pakistan on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Khan left the hospital Wednesday, more than two weeks after h…

Pakistani cricket star politician leaves hospital

Pakistani cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan left a hospital Wednesday, more than two weeks after he suffered serious back injuries in a fall from a forklift at a campaign event, a spokesman said.

Iceland forms center-right govt, halts EU talks

The leader of Iceland's center-right Progressive Party was chosen as the island nation's new prime minister Wednesday and promptly announced a halt to talks with the European Union about Iceland joining the 27-nation bloc.