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Keystone XL? 'Shut it down' protestors say, Senators ask Obama to approve itThis weekend thousands protested in Washington against the Keystone XL pipeline. The protests followed a push by a bipartisan group of senators asking President Obama to approve the pipeline.
Immigration reform: White House drafts 'backup plan'Though both Democrats and Republican have assured the Obama administration it won't be necessary, the White House has put together its own immigration plan, in case bipartisan talk of immigration overhaul breaks down.
Gun raffles stoke debate after Conn. shootingGun giveaways are an attractive way to make money or draw in customers. But in the wake of the shooting rampage in a Connecticut school, such raffles are drawing criticism.
Proposed assault weapons ban would protect more than 2,200 firearmsOne model of the Ruger .223 caliber Mini-14 is on the proposed list to be banned, while a different model is on a list of exempted firearms. Both hold dozens of rounds of ammunition. 'What a joke,' says a former FBI agent wounded in a bank robbery shoot-out.
Hanford nuclear tank in Washington State is leaking liquidsThe long-delayed cleanup of the nation's most contaminated nuclear site became the subject of more bad news Friday, when it was announced that a radioactive waste tank is leaking.
US agriculture wary as Monsanto heads to Supreme CourtAn Indiana grain farmer will take on global seed giant Monsanto Co at the U.S. Supreme Court next week in a patent battle that could have ramifications for the biotechnology industry and the future of food production.
Prospect of prison looms for ex-congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife have agreed to plead guilty to federal charges in an alleged scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items.
Cruise ship bus breaks down: Another headache for some Carnival passengersCarnival spokesman Vance Gulliksen says another bus was available and those aboard were transferred and continued to New Orleans where they arrived safely later Friday morning.
- Bunnies attacking cars at Denver airport
The furry creatures are wreaking havoc on cars parked at Denver International Airport by eating spark plug cables and other wiring.
Why Mayor Bloomberg opposes legalizing marijuanaStarting next month, people in New York City who get picked up on charges of having a small amount of marijuana will be released with appearance tickets. But Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he opposes legalization of marijuana.
Trump Plaza sold: Atlantic City boardwalk centerpiece goes for bargain $20MThe Meruelo Group of Downey, California, plans to close the deal by May 31. It is the lowest price ever paid for a casino in Atlantic City.
Mayor Maureen O'Connor loses $1 billion gambling, San Diego stunnedO'Connor pleaded not guilty to a money laundering charge in an agreement with the Justice Department that defers prosecution for two years while she tries to repay the foundation and receives treatment for gambling.
'Sweet Home Alabama' sung as 'horrible' cruise endsThe CEO of Carnival apologized as some 3,100 passengers disembarked from the cruise ship Triumph late Thursday and early Friday. Passengers praised the crew and criticized the deplorable conditions during the five days on the ship.
Shotgun weddings? Vegas pairs guns with love chapelsLas Vegas is stepping up its gun promotions, including offering weddings at shooting ranges and encouraging newlyweds to shoot high-powered weapons at zombie cutouts.
Gay marriage passes Illinois Senate: Future murky in HouseGay marriage passes the Illinois Senate with a 34-21 Valentine's Day vote. It faces a tougher sell in the Democrat-controlled House, despite support from Gov. Pat QuinnSar.
- Frank Cruz, USC baseball coach, fired for NCAA violations
Trojans athletic director Pat Haden announced Wednesday that Cruz has been dismissed and that the school has self-imposed a reduction in the number of practice hours for the baseball team this season and next.
Next for Carnival Triumph cruise passengers? A 2-hour bus ride and $500.Carnival Triumph passengers will get a full refund, a free cruise, and now a $500 check. Upon arrival in Mobile, Ala., cruise ship passengers will get the option of boarding buses directly to Galveston, Texas, or Houston, or spending the night in a hotel in New Orleans,
RFK Jr. arrested: Celebs, enviros arrested at Keystone pipeline protestSierra Club executive director Michael Brune also was arrested — the first time in the group's 120-year history that a club leader was arrested in an act of civil disobedience.
Detroit mayor points to 'signs of hope and possibilities'In his State of the City address on Wednesday, Detroit's mayor focused on positive moves the city is making to improve its finances. Mayor Dave Bing said, 'It is time to transform the image of Detroit'. He suggested the state might do more to help the struggling city.
Christopher Dorner: Sparing housekeepers led to undoingFormer Los Angeles police officer, Christopher Dorner, is believed dead following a weeklong search for him. He is the suspect in several murders believed to have been performed as revenge against the Los Angeles Police Department and its employees. Dorner, a black man, complained of racism within the department.
