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Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden, Jr. is the 47th VIce President of the United States, serving under President Barack Obama.

Hero Philadelphia cop arrested and charged with rape, other crimes

A former Philadelphia police officer once hailed as a hero and given a seat next to the first lady at a speech by President Obama has been arrested and charged with rape and other crimes.Authorities allege that former officer Richard DeCoatsworth left a party with two females early Thursday and took them to another location, where they allege that he produced a handgun and "forced the two females to engage in the use of narcotics and sexual acts."A police spokeswoman said the two called police after he left, and 27-year-old DeCoatsworth was charged with rape, sexual assault, terroristic threats and related offenses.DeCoatsworth was hailed as a hero after he was shot in the face during a traffic stop in September 2007 but still managed to chase after his attacker, who was later sentenced to 36 to 72 years in prison.DeCoatsworth was invited by Vice President Joe Biden to attend the president's televised February 2009 address to Congress and sat with first lady Michelle Obama. He said he ...

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  1. Remembering the Sacrifices of U.S. Troops in Iraq

    Vice President Joe Biden attends ceremony in Iraq

  2. Biden's mom and dad taught him many things, but not manners—Fox News' Karl Rove, Joe Trippi, Ed Rollins and others review the VP debate

    Editor's note: We asked Fox News contributors for their reviews of Thursday night's vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ry...

  3. Vice President Biden praises American veterans for sacrifices they've made on behalf of nation

    Vice President Joe Biden is praising America's veterans for the sacrifices they've made on behalf of their country.He also says President Barack Obama is committed t...

  4. Biden's daughter marries doctor in Delaware

    Vice President Joe Biden's daughter Ashley married a Pennsylvania doctor at a ceremony in Delaware, the vice president's office announced late Saturday.A news releas...

  5. It’s Joe Biden Time!

    Judge’s Freedom File includes Vice President Joe Biden making a dollar off the Secret Service, a TSA agent accused of road rage and a bill in Congress that helps the feds spy on you.

  6. Is Vice President Biden Right About the Taliban?

    The White House is defending Vice President Joe Biden's comments that the Taliban isn't an enemy of the United States, a viewpoint that seems to run counter to the 1...

  7. Shouldn't Joe Biden Be Denouncing China's Policy That Throws Away Girls?

    Imagine if the United States federal government, overwhelmed by massive debt and entitlement programs, instituted a policy, much like China's, under which couples ar...

  8. TRANSCRIPT: Obama remarks on gun violence

    The following is a transcript of Vice President Biden's and President Obama's remarks on gun violence Wednesday. BIDEN: Before -- before I begin today, let me say to...

  9. Biden Warning Against Air Travel?

    Air Transport Association CEO James May responds to Vice President Joe Biden's comments on the swine flu and travel.

  10. Prince Harry opens weeklong US visit in Washington

    A buttoned-down Prince Harry joined Michelle Obama in honoring military families Thursday and toured an exhibition in Congress about land-mines, opening a weeklong U...

  11. Obama returns to 2012 battleground, addresses graduating Ohio State students

    President Obama is returning to Ohio to give his first commencement address of 2013 at Ohio State University in Columbus.Ohio was at the center of last year's presid...

  12. Obama touts economic, security changes in Mexico

    Calling for an end to "old stereotypes," President Obama on Friday portrayed Mexico as an emerging nation that is remaking itself and said the U.S.-Mexico relationsh...

  1. Obama, allies try to revive gun control push despite Senate defeat

    In Washington, it may seem like Congress has moved beyond gun control. After Democrats' highly touted background check bill was defeated in a Senate procedural vote ...

  2. Benghazi emails reveal Obama White House's obsession with spin control

    When it dumped 100 emails related to the Benghazi talking points Wednesday night, the Obama White House showed it hasn't been telling the truth.  These talking point...

  3. Vice President Biden's Non-Transparent Transparency Meeting

    Now some fresh pickings from the Political Grapevine:Open and Shut CaseVice President Joe Biden's official agenda is the target of a Los Angeles Times article by And...

  4. How Do Undecided Voters Feel About Biden’s Performance?

    Pollster Frank Luntz gathered with 27 undecided voters in the swing state of Ohio for their thoughts on Vice President Joe Biden ’s performance at last night’s debate.

  5. 'Chain' of hate from the Obama campaign?

    Utah congressional candidate Mia Love takes on Vice President Joe Biden's controversial comments and the nasty White House campaign

  6. Prince Harry salutes war dead at Arlington cemetery

    Britain's Prince Harry saluted America's war dead in somber remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, pausing, too, to place flowers on the tombstone of ...

  7. Vice President Biden Swears in Paul Kirk as Sen. Kennedy's Successor

    Paul Kirk, longtime friend and former aide to the the late Sen Ted Kennedy , was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden to replace his former boss who died of brain ca...

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