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(CBS News) eleven Secret Service agents are on leave, accused of hiring prostitutes in Colombia while preparing for a presidential visit last week.

Obama: “I’ll be angry” if Secret Service scandal is true

Author David Baldacci has written a string of best-sellers about government intrigue. His first novel, “Absolute Power,” told the story of a secret service cover-up.

When asked if the scandal is giving him material for a novel, Baldacci said, “That’s why I like to stick to fiction. … I don’t like to rip stories from the headlines. I like to sort of blend my own stories together. but some of these facts might end up in a book later on down the road.

“But people are people, you know, and in my books I like to deal with the foibles and flaws that’s what people have. That’s what readers find interesting.”

As for the real-life scandal, Baldacci said “it never should have happened.” he added, “It was just a total mess-up. It’s going to affect the service for a long time.”

However, Baldacci said, the investigation, which may lead to more restrictions, training and scrutiny, may eventually be beneficial to the agency.

“As a former lawyer, I like to let the investigation do its job,” he said. “If the facts prove out the allegations, I think the repercussions could be swift. might be a culture that’s developed there, a negative one, and they’ll have to take care of. this might be a blessing in disguise to turn it around now.”

Baldacci’s newest novel, “The Innocent” tells the story of a government-hired hitman who has a change of conscience. “The Innocent” comes out April 17th. It Baldacci’s 24th book.

For more with Baldacci, including why he said he thinks being a lawyer helped him be a better writer, watch the video in the player above.

BOSTON (CBS) – The Boston Bruins are focused and ready for the playoffs.

It all starts with Game 1 against the Washington Capitals Thursday night, and that is all the Bruins are concerned about right now.

“It’s about taking it a game at a time. that was the motto last year and it’s the same this year,” center Patrice Bergeron said after the Bruins’ morning skate on Thursday. “Live in the present; in the playoffs you can’t look back or look forward.”

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“There is going to be some highs and there is going to be some lows. The important thing is to stay even keel throughout the course of the playoffs,” said veteran forward Chris Kelly. “There is going to be good times and there is going to be bad times. The thing you need to remember is as soon as that game is over, you need to park it and focus on the next one, no matter what the outcome.”

Chris Kelly Pre Game 1: 

The motto certainly worked last year for Boston, as they dropped the first game in three of the four series during their 2011 Stanley Cup run.

While they had success coming back, it’s not something they would like to have to do again this time around.

“We can’t say enough about having a good start. It’s important to establish momentum early on in the series,” said Bergeron. “We know the Capitals are coming in wanting to win as well; it’s going to be a tough battle but we’ll be ready.”

“It’s just right off the bat, going right after them” said Tyler Seguin, who led the Bruins with 67 points in the regular season. “Playing Bruins-type hockey; in their face, traffic in front of the net and all that stuff. hopefully we can walk out of here with a win.”

Read: Spotlight on Seguin

After having four days off, the Bruins are ready to get this postseason going. they are focused on Thursday night, and it all began with a good morning skate.

“It was a focused morning skate, rather than a quiet one. I thought our guys seemed prepared for the tilt,” said head coach Claude Julien. “You hope our experience through the past years will serve us well and we’ll be prepared when the puck drops.”

“For us, we just need everyone going. Our team is about team and never has been about putting all the weight on one player,” added Julien.

“This morning was more about getting the legs going and just feeling good about ourselves before tonight’s game,” said Bergeron. “[We’re] very excited and looking forward to tonight. It’s going to be a tough game, tough matchup.”

Read: Bruins-Capitals Schedule

But one thing is certain, the TD Garden will be rocking as playoff hockey finally hits Boston again.

“We saw it last year, so we’re excited for that,” said Captain Zdeno Chara.

“We’ve had it all year, but it’s definitely going to get a lot louder,” said forward Daniel Paille. “It definitely helps along the way, the support we get from our fans.”

98.5 The Sports Hub is the only local station to listen to every game of the Stanley Cup Finals. Coverage begins an hour before each game with the Bruins Pregame show hosted by Dave Goucher & Bob Beers.

Angels News (no comments): This just in, Jon Heyman is reporting that the Angels are on the verge of trading malcontent jackass OF/DH Bobby

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Bobby Abreu, 38, is hitting .087 (4 for 46) this spring, and Manager Mike Scioscia gave him Thursday off to work on the lower fields with batting coach Mickey Hatcher. “He needs to take a little breather and get a little better direction as to where

10:32pm: The trade has a "50-50" chance of happening, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports. a source says the two teams are negotiating how much of Abreu's salary will be covered by the Angels.

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Angels are trying to find a trade partner for Bobby Abreu. It's not exactly breaking news. Abreu has become expendable in the wake of Kendrys Morales' recovery, but he's owed $9 million this season and the

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reports that the Angels are trying to find a trade partner for Bobby Abreu. It's not exactly breaking news. Abreu has become expendable in the wake of Kendrys Morales' recovery, but he's owed $9 million this season and the

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Dozens of military moms-to-be were treated to a baby shower at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades by Emmy Award-winning actress Sarah Michelle Gellar.

The expectant moms, whose spouses are deployed members of Naval Base Ventura County, were feted during an Operation Shower group baby shower.

“For military wives who are expecting a baby and whose spouses are deployed or soon to be deployed, the impending arrival of a child can be both exciting and stressful,” said Operation Shower Founder and Chief Shower Officer LeAnn Morrissey.

The theme of the shower was “A Star Is Born.” each mom-to-be received Operation Shower’s signature “Shower In A Box,” which included products for mothers and babies donated by companies like Carousel Designs and Pottery Barn Kids.

Operation Shower is a non-profit dedicated to supporting military families by throwing baby showers for military moms-to-be whose spouses are deployed or seriously injured.

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