Feds to mark out polar bear area
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:07:03 GMT
The federal government will designate "critical habitat" for polar bears off Alaska's coast, a decision that could add restrictions ...
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'Bride' and 'groom' to return to California marriage forms
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:04:49 GMT
State health officials say the words "bride" and "groom" will reappear on all marriage license applications issued in California ...
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Cops: Man with finance woes kills 5 family members, self
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:14:47 GMT
Los Angeles police said a father who was despondent over finances killed five family members and himself over the weekend in ...
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High court likely to side with cigarette-makers
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:58:24 GMT
Health advocates, consumer groups and manufacturers are closely watching the Supreme Court's opening case, involving smokers' ...
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Thai police fire tear gas at 'Parliament' protesters
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:55:12 GMT
Police fired tear gas canisters Tuesday at several thousand demonstrators trying to bar lawmakers from Parliament, injuring dozens ...
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Save neon signs, fans urge
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:44:13 GMT
Landmarks Illinois last month put Chicago's large-scale neon signs on its endangered watch list. They "are a testament to the ...
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Candidates reach for Tenn.'s evangelical voters
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:43:57 GMT
Presidential candidates push hard for the evangelicals' votes in Tennessee, the South and other states. And while the conservative ...
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Medicare expands its crackdown on fraud
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:53:47 GMT
Acting Medicare chief Kerry Weems on Monday announced new efforts to combat fraud in seven states, focusing on companies that ...
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Last day of voter registration draws crowds
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:40:35 GMT
Democrats throughout the state pushed hard Monday to register as many voters as possible as the midnight deadline neared.
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McCain ready for combat in 2nd presidential debate
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:18:47 GMT
On a day when the stock market dipped below 10,000 points for the first time in years, McCain served notice that he'll be combative ...
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2 strong quakes hit Tibet, 9 dead
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:55:14 GMT
Two earthquakes jolted the capital of Tibet and surrounding areas, killing at least nine people and collapsing hundreds of houses, ...
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SEC sues Democrat fundraiser for alleged $60M scam
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:26:36 GMT
Federal regulators on Monday sued political fundraiser Norman Hsu for allegedly operating a $60 million investment scam and using ...
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Health takes a hit as economy creates more stress
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:57:47 GMT
Economic stress is taking its toll on the USA's emotional and physical health, new survey data show: More than half of Americans ...
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Survey: Gender, geography factor into feeling, dealing with stress
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:54:45 GMT
Almost half of U.S. households are worried about their family's basic needs, according to new data from the American Psychological ...
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Quote from Obama taken out of context
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:52:24 GMT
Following through on its plan to get tougher as Election Day draws near, Republican John McCain's presidential campaign released ...
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