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Submission + - New York wants more DNA (skunkpost.com)

crimeandpunishment writes: If Governor David Paterson has his way, New York would take DNA samples from even the lowest level of criminal....doubling the state's DNA database. He says it would help to both solve crimes and clear people who were wrongly convicted. New York would become the first state in the country to do this. Currently DNA isn't collected in most misdemeanors. The plan is getting lots of support among law enforcement, but the New York Civil Liberties Union says there are questions about privacy.

Submission + - Shatner to boldly lead Canada as Governor (www.cbc.ca) 1

just fiddling around writes: Now that Michaëlle Jean is approaching the end of her customary 5 years post as Governor General of Canada, the rumor mill has started on who Prime Minister Steven Harper will propose to the Queen in her stead. According to the CBC, the short list includes Captain Kirk, actor William Shatner. It seems that acting can lead to the highest offices in places other than California.

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