New federal rules on stream protection hailed, criticized
New federal rules designed to better protect small streams, tributaries and wetlands — and the drinking water of 117 million Americans — are being criticized by Republicans and farm groups as going too far.
Abortion ban based on heartbeat rejected by appeals court
A federal appeals court struck down one of the nation's toughest abortion restrictions on Wednesday, agreeing with a lower court that ruled an Arkansas law unconstitutionally burdens women by banning abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy if a doctor can detect a fetal heartbeat.
Amtrak to install long-sought cameras in locomotives
Amtrak said Tuesday it will install video cameras inside locomotive cabs to record the actions of train engineers, a move that follows a deadly derailment earlier this month in which investigators are searching for clues to the train engineer's actions before the crash.
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Panera CEO on push to banish artificial ingredients
Panera Bread is the latest company to tout the removal of artificial ingredients, adding fuel to the debate over whether that improves food quality or is just a marketing tool.
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Federal workers owe more than $3.5 billion in unpaid taxes
Federal workers and retirees owed more than $3.5 billion in unpaid taxes last year, a $200 million increase over the previous year, the IRS said Tuesday.
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After 5-year absence, 'Guitar Hero,' 'Rock Band' to return
The publisher of "Guitar Hero" is readying a comeback tour.
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The safety risk of shrinking airline seats questioned by DOT
The shrinking space on airplanes is surely uncomfortable, but it might also be dangerous for passengers' health and safety.
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Survey: Most Vegas tourists married, many from California
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority says it has a pretty good idea who visited the destination last year: 45-year-old married people making $40,000 or more, with one-third of them coming from neighboring California.
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An all-white garden in NYC, inspired by a historic design
First come the snowdrops, peeking through the snow, then as things warm up, hellebores and crocuses, followed by geraniums, peonies, anemones, camellias and many more. But there's one thing all the flowers in this particular garden have in common: They're all white.
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Why your rent will rise again this year
Living in an apartment? Expect your rent to go up again.
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Actavis: No apologies for seeking Alzheimer's drug profits
A lawyer for the Irish manufacturer of an Alzheimer's drug urged a U.S. appeals court on Monday to let it replace a two-pill daily regimen with a single-dose version of the drug even if it cheats generic drugmakers of profits.
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Computer users face hard choice: pay ransom or lose files
The malicious software forces businesses to pay a fee to regain access to their files.
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Bird flu outbreak confirmed at 14th Minnesota turkey farm
Authorities have confirmed another bird flu outbreak at a Minnesota turkey farm, raising the state's total to 14 affected farms.
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No strike as Allegiant Air, pilots return to court next week
Allegiant Air's pilots have agreed not to strike while a federal judge in Las Vegas weighs arguments from their union and the airline's management.
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No strike as Allegiant Air, pilots return to court next week
Allegiant Air's pilots have agreed not to strike while a federal judge in Las Vegas weighs arguments from their union and the airline's management.
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Inspection found no problem at Oklahoma ice cream plant
Days after a foodborne illness was linked to Blue Bell ice cream products, a state inspection of an Oklahoma plant later tied to the infection praised the facility for having no violations and doing a "great job," according to a copy of the inspection report.
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