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Obama seeks support for minimum wage hikes

Republican governors say President Barack Obama should let states decide whether or not to raise minimum wage levels for their…

February 21, 2014

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Ky. man going barefoot for charity in icy winter

That’s because he’s not wearing any. Hudgins, a hair stylist, has stripped off his shoes and socks and is going…

February 21, 2014

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After chemical spill comes water-tasting contest

A water tasting contest will give West Virginians a chance to discuss the need for clean tap water. The 17th…

February 21, 2014

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Railroads OK agreement to boost oil transport safety

Freight trains hauling crude oil have derailed at least 10 times in North America since 2008, spilling significant amounts of…

February 21, 2014

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Ukraine deal not embraced by everyone

Officials say an agreement to end the violence in Ukraine, which includes early elections and amnesty for protesters, may not…

February 21, 2014

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Study casts doubt on West’s Afghan plan

A new security report suggests the Taliban could regenerate their capabilities in Afghanistan if the U.S. and NATO fail to…

February 20, 2014

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Railroad to upgrade tankers

BNSF Railway is moving ahead with its own plans to increase train safety by asking suppliers to submit bids to…

February 20, 2014

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How many Californias are enough?

California has grown so big, so inefficient, it’s essentially ungovernable, according to a ballot initiative that could reach voters as…

February 20, 2014

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Latest clashes in Kiev leave scores dead

The European Union is imposing sanctions on those the group decides is responsible for the latest violence in Kiev, Ukraine.…

February 20, 2014

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Israeli demand sparks new debate

Many Israelis are divided on the government’s new demand that Palestinians recognize that Israel is a Jewish state as part…

February 20, 2014

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Store hits its own jackpot

Parmeet Singh, son of Dixon Landing Chevron store owner Kulwinder Singh, doubts his family will splurge after winning a $1…

February 20, 2014

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European Union imposes sanctions against Ukraine

Yves Logghe/Associated Press<br><br>EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says the European Union is “shocked” by the violence taking place in…

February 20, 2014

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Obama to drop budget cut offer

Democrats Thursday are cheering President Barack Obama’s decision to drop a proposal to trim cost-of-living increases in Social Security and…

February 20, 2014

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Farms dwindle in the U.S.

The average age for farmers in America was 58.3 years according to an agricultural census released Thursday. However, the survey…

February 19, 2014

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Biden: Health care sign-ups may fall short of goal

Vice President Joe Biden greets women who have either signed up for coverage or have helped others sign up for…

February 19, 2014

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Keystone XL opponents win court victory

A spokeswoman for Nebraska’s attorney general said the state will appeal a state judge’s ruling that Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman…

February 19, 2014

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U.S. security officers found dead in Seychelles

Crew members work aboard the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama after the ship docked in the harbour of Mombasa, Kenya. Police in…

February 19, 2014

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FBI confirms activist was killed in South Dakota in 1973

This undated file photo provided by the Robinson family shows civil rights activist Ray Robinson. Documents recently released by the…

February 19, 2014

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Homeland Security warns airlines of new threat

The Department of Homeland Security is warning airlines about a possible terrorist threat related to earlier threats that focused on…

February 19, 2014

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Ukraine, protesters to open talks to end latest violence

International pressure is mounting against the Ukrainian government a day after violent protests left 25 dead in the capital of…

February 19, 2014

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EU’s stance forces US executioners to improvise

The phenomenon started nine years ago when the EU banned the export of products used for execution, citing its goal…

February 19, 2014

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Obama pushes trade during summit meeting

President Barack Obama wants to complete negotiations on a new Trans Pacific Partnership agreement this year. The trade pact would…

February 19, 2014

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Base tears down site of massacre

Fort Hood officials said Tuesday that they’ve torn down Building 42003, the site of a 2009 massacre that left 13…

February 18, 2014

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Do you even care how good your doctor is?

Still, the sites do appear to be swaying opinions. About a third of patients who viewed online sites sought out…

February 18, 2014