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Crews Battle Wildfires In Southern California

May 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

The blaze is burning in the rugged foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains about 50 miles west of Los Angeles, and less than a dozen miles from the Pacific Ocean. It’s forced the evacuation of hundreds of homes. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

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Gun Control Battle: Any Room For Political Leeway?

April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Gun control advocates are regrouping after the Senate’s failure to pass new gun regulations on Wednesday. Host Michel Martin talks about the political news of the week with analysts Maria Teresa Kumar, Lenny McAllister and NPR’s senior Washington editor, Ron Elving. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

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NHL, Players Union Launch Initiative To Battle Homophobia

April 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the initiative is intended to send a message that everyone is welcome in professional hockey. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

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Drug Maker Novartis Loses India Patent Battle

April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

India’s Supreme Court on Monday rejected drug maker Novartis AG’s attempt to patent a new version of a cancer drug. It’s a landmark decision that health activists say ensures poor patients around the world will get continued access to cheap versions of lifesaving medicines. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

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Defending Champion Baylor To Battle Cardinals’ Tough Defense

March 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment

The two NCAA women’s college basketball teams face off Sunday for a spot in the Elite Eight. Baylor has been one of the most successful women’s programs in the nation, but Louisville has its own strengths. “We understand we’re going up against a great team,” says Baylor point guard Odyssey Sims. » E-Mail This     » [...]

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Syrian rebels in strategic battle for south

March 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment

BEIRUT (AP) — Capitalizing on a recent influx of weapons, Syrian rebels are waging a strategic battle for the southern part of the country and seeking to secure a corridor from the Jordanian border to Damascus in preparation for an eventual assault on the capital. Top Headlines

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Four Things To Know About The Next Big Budget Battle

March 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment

The Continuing Resolution allows Congress to carry over the previous fiscal year’s budget into the next one. And if Congress doesn’t pass one by March 27, the government will run out of money and likely shut down. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

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Battle of the chefs on golf course during festival

February 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

AVENTURA, Fla. (AP) — What do you get when a group of celebrity chefs move from the kitchen to the fairway following a long — and late — night of wine and burgers on South Beach? Top Headlines

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Winning The Battle Remotely: New Medal Awards Evolving Warfare

February 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

To get the Distinguished Warfare Medal, no valor or bodily harm is necessary. But even safely away from combat, drone operators and cyber hackers can have a major impact on military operations. Until now, there hasn’t been an award for those contributions. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

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Gun-Control Battle Spills Over To Super Bowl Ads

February 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

A Super Bowl ad produced by a group backed by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg uses old video of the NRA chief calling for limited background checks. The ad, which will air in some markets during the third quarter of the Super Bowl, comes amid a heated debate over guns. » E-Mail This     » Add [...]

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