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The World Anti-Doping Agency is urging U.S. federal authorities to quickly hand over evidence collected in their lengthy probe into seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong and doping in American cycling.

WADA president John Fahey says federal agencies in the United States gathered "significant evidence" in the criminal investigation that was abruptly closed last week with no charges filed.

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Rajat Gupta, a former board member of Goldman Sachs, is expected to surrender to federal authorities Wednesday.

He faces criminal charges tied to a high-profile insider trading case. For more on the story, Renee Montagne talks with New York Times reporter Azam Ahmed.

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Federal authorities in San Diego are going door to door, asking business owners along the U.S.-Mexico border to help them look for signs of underground tunnel construction and existing tunnels.

This follows last month's discovery of two massive tunnels in the area and the seizure of 50 tons of marijuana.

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The White House unveiled a new health care overhaul plan Monday. It includes a proposal to give federal authorities the power to limit rate hikes by health insurance companies.

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The FBI has arrested Najibullah Zazi, 24, a Colorado airport shuttle bus driver in connection with an investigation into a possible plot to bomb transportation targets in New York City.

Zazi, his father and a New York City imam are expected to make initial court appearances on Monday on charges of lying to federal authorities in a terrorism probe.