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Water auctions spur worries in California

Some water economists are calling for stricter regulations to govern the auctioning of water rights in California to ensure that…

July 1, 2014

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One more state sees ban on gay marriages fall

Attorney Laura Landenwich and Timothy Love speak to reporters after a federal judge earlier in the day struck down the…

July 1, 2014

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What’s it take to make a horn?

New research suggests one of the most famous dinosaurs – the triceratops – took 2 million years to develop its…

July 1, 2014

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Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Navy has its first female four-star admiral. She is Michelle Janine Howard, promoted on Tuesday to the…

July 1, 2014

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Militant calls on all Muslims to join new state

Iraq’s new parliament was forced to end its first session early after Kurdish and minority Sunni representatives failed to return…

July 1, 2014

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World Brief

JERUSALEM – Israel on Tuesday mourned the deaths of three teenagers who had been kidnapped over two weeks ago, as…

July 1, 2014

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Hong Kong residents rally for democracy

Thousands of Hong Kong residents fill the streets during a protest against China’s increasing control over the former British enclave’s…

July 1, 2014

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Cuts in funds for highways loom

President Barack Obama is warning that about 700,000 jobs could be lost if Congress doesn’t reach an agreement on how…

July 1, 2014

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Health-law sign-ups dogged by data flaws

Health and Human Service Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell’s agency is having trouble clearing up inconsistencies in personal data for thousands…

July 1, 2014

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Supreme Court Briefs

Court rejects gay therapy ban challenge WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to California’s law that bars…

June 30, 2014

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Obama to tackle immigration alone

President Barack Obama says he has asked the heads of the Homeland Security and Justice departments to review what actions…

June 30, 2014

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Ukraine says forces to go back on offensive

A Ukrainian man examines damage to his home after residential areas of Slovyansk, Ukraine, came under shelling Monday. Ukraine’s president…

June 30, 2014

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Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The U.S. is sending another 300 troops to Iraq to beef up security at the U.S. Embassy and…

June 30, 2014

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North Korea preparing to try 2 American tourists

American tourist Jeffrey Edward Fowle of West Carrollton, Ohio. is one of two Americans North Korea says it will put…

June 30, 2014

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Justices: Can’t make employers cover contraception

Michael Hichborn kneels and prays as he joins demonstrators while waiting for the Supreme Court’s decision on the Hobby Lobby…

June 30, 2014

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Nation & World Briefs

CAIRO – Egypt will restrict sermons during the holy month of Ramadan to topics of faith and morality, the state’s…

June 29, 2014

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Benghazi case unfolds against political backdrop

What protections should suspected terrorists receive?

June 29, 2014

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Obama picks new VA head

McDonalddu1-i-syn An administration official said Obama would announce McDonald’s appointment Monday. If confirmed by the Senate, he would succeed Eric…

June 29, 2014

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New Islamic caliphate declared

Call goes out for Muslims to obey their new leader

June 29, 2014

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Are you tired of passwords?

It’s an era of ‘tyranny,’ says expert

June 28, 2014

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Activists hope to put fishery on the hook

Scientists say the aquarium fishery off the Big Island is among the best managed in the world, but it has…

June 28, 2014

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Oil boom fueling archaeological bonanza

But across the hyperactive oil fields of North Dakota, these and other groups have to wait for another team –…

June 28, 2014

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Obama’s use of power gets tested

High court decision rules in one case he went too far

June 28, 2014

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July Fourth weekend fires up highest gas prices since 2008

Prices will average about $3.68 a gallon for regular grade, up 17 cents from last year but below the all-time…

June 28, 2014