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In Arizona, An Unlikely Ally For Medicaid Expansion
Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, one of President Obama's staunchest critics, has confounded conservatives in her own party by pushing for an extension of Medicaid coverage in the state.
Huge System Of Storms Predicted To March East From Midwest
The National Storm Prediction Center is predicting "widespread damaging winds and a few strong tornadoes" from the middle Mississippi Valley east to the upper Ohio Valley and lower Great Lakes regions. The powerful system is expected to hit the mid-Atlantic Wednesday.
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CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell Retires
Michael Morell served 33 years in the agency and was the acting head before John Brennan was confirmed for the post. Morell will be replaced by Avril Haines.
Can The Patriots Groom Tebow To Be A Good NFL Quarterback?
Tim Tebow, the much-maligned signal-caller, finally will have a chance to learn behind one of the league's best quarterbacks, future Hall-of-Famer Tom Brady. And Tebow offers the Patriots the prospect of using a style of offense that is gaining popularity in the NFL.
Federal Defender Wants Out Of Terrorism Case Due To Budget Cuts
Samuel Richard Rubin says budget and sequester cuts mean he just can't afford to take on a complex case involving an Uzbek national who is facing charges in two states.
'Now What?': Greeks Confront Shutting Of Public Broadcaster
The Greek government abruptly shut down ERT and fired its staff in an effort to downsize the public sector, which has been criticized as a bastion of corruption and bloat. But many Greeks see the rushed closure as a dictatorial move that will compromise the country's troubled media.
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Legos Are Getting Angrier And That's Not Funny, Study Says
A researcher in New Zealand has examined the tiny toys' expressions. Most of them still look happy, but an increasing number look rather upset. He thinks that might not be good for children. The company says parents can always just switch the toys' heads.
Court To Monsanto: You Said You Won't Sue, So You Can't
Monsanto has said that it won't sue anyone for accidentally growing trace amounts of its patented crops. Now, that promise is legally binding, a federal appeals court says.
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Court To Monsanto: You Said You Won't Sue, So You Can't
Monsanto has said that it won't sue anyone for accidentally growing trace amounts of its patented crops. Now, that promise is legally binding, a federal appeals court says.
With A Speech In Spanish, Tim Kaine Makes Senate History
The almost 13-minute speech marked the first time a senator had addressed the legislative body entirely in a foreign language.
With A Speech In Spanish, Tim Kaine Makes Senate History
The almost 13-minute speech marked the first time a senator had addressed the legislative body entirely in a foreign language.
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Iranian Women: New President Could Bring More Restrictions
Women's rights advocates say they are nervous Iran's next president might continue or even add to the hard-line policies of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Several of them shared their thoughts as Iranians prepare to vote Friday.
Iranian Women: New President Could Bring More Restrictions
Women's rights advocates say they are nervous Iran's next president might continue or even add to the hard-line policies of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Several of them shared their thoughts as Iranians prepare to vote Friday.
Iranian Women: New President Could Bring More Restrictions
Women's rights advocates say they are nervous Iran's next president might continue or even add to the hard-line policies of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Several of them shared their thoughts as Iranians prepare to vote Friday.
50 Years Later, Medgar Evers' Widow Relives The Pain
"You work through them. You suppress them," Myrlie Evers-Williams says of the emotions related to the murder of her husband. But Wednesday, 50 years to the day after the civil rights icon's death, she feels the emotions again.
Go Easy On The Soy Sauce, Bro, It Could Kill You
While there's been quite a debate lately about whether salt in the modern American diet is risky, there's no question that a massive amount of salt ingested quickly can lead to death. A young man in Virginia who chugged a bottle of soy sauce survived after prompt, aggressive medical treatment.
10-Year-Old Sarah Murnaghan Will Receive Lung Transplant
This comes after a federal judge relaxed the rules, allowing Sarah to move up the adult transplant list. Typically, patients 12 and older are given priority for lungs.
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Soccer Star Lionel Messi And His Father Accused Of Tax Fraud
The best soccer player in the world today has been accused in Spain, where he plays for Barcelona FC. A prosecutor says false tax returns were filed. So far there's no comment from Messi or his father.
NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs Open Tonight
The Chicago Blackhawks welcome the Boston Bruins for Game 1 in Chicago.
Public's Opinion Of George W. Bush Is Turning Positive
For the first time since 2005, Gallup's polling shows Bush's "favorable" rating exceeding his "unfavorable" number. The polling firm says it's normal for Americans' opinions of former presidents to improve over time.
