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This is a rush transcript from “Hannity,” March 17, 2009. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, HOST: Britney Spears ruffled feathers with the release of her latest music video, “If U Seek Amy,” which, according to many, is laced with X-rated …

MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia – Scientists warned Tuesday that erupting Mount Merapi still posed a deadly threat to villagers living on its lava-scarred slopes, even as volcanic activity eased. Clouds of searing hot gases and debris continued to stream down the mountain, but not as far or as often as they …

This is a partial transcript of “The Big Story With John Gibson,” May 15, 2006, that has been edited for clarity. JOHN GIBSON, HOST: Three deadly alligator attacks have taken place in Florida in less than a week. The first was near Fort Lauderdale, the second outside of Tampa, and …

FORT WORTH, Texas – A Central Texas wrestling coach has been indicted on federal charges that he molested two female high school wrestlers while they were on a cross-country bus trip. A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., indicted Timothy Daniel Morriss, 42, on charges stemming from accusations that …

BALTIMORE – President Bush helped raise $1 million Wednesday to boost the effort to give a second term in the Maryland governor’s office to a Republican for the first time in half a century. Maryland’s GOP governor, Robert Ehrlich, faces a difficult re-election battle in November. The first Republican elected …

WASHINGTON – The State Department said Monday it has no plans to engage a newly emerging Somali political chieftain, citing his suspected links to international terror. Spokesman Sean McCormack said the United States is not about to sacrifice the principle of avoiding contact with terrorists “just to try to facilitate …

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that police armed with a warrant can enter homes and seize evidence even if they don’t knock, a huge victory for the government and law enforcement agencies. The 5-4 ruling was decided by the two new members, Chief Justice John G. Roberts and …

DURHAM, N.C. – One of the three Duke University lacrosse players accused of rape appeared in court Tuesday on a noise complaint and was convicted, even though a roommate had been acquitted of the same charge. David Evans, a recent Duke graduate, attended the hearing but did not testify. He …

SAN FRANCISCO – Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are Comcast Corp., Amazon.com Inc., Tyco International Ltd., JDS Uniphase Corp. and Starbucks Corp. Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is expected to report fourth-quarter earnings of 21 cents a share, according to analysts polled by …

Olympics fever is catching on around the world with new phrases like “halfpipe,” “cross” and “Flying Tomato” beginning to flavor our conversations. But even as we’re glued to our TV sets for the Winter Olympics in Torino, I say it’s time to pay attention to another engaging event that we …