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Government seeks birth control accommodation for religious nonprofitsThe Obama administration is working to accommodate the faith-affiliated charities, colleges, and hospitals who oppose some or all contraception as immoral.
Soda tax advances to November ballot in San FranciscoIf two-thirds of San Francisco voters approve the measure, the city will become the first with per-ounce taxes on sugary drinks like soda.
Obama grants gay and transgender employees US bias protectionObama's executive orders signed Monday prohibits discrimination against gay and transgender workers in the federal government and its contracting agencies, without a new exemption that was requested by some religious organizations.
Police investigate: Who flew white flags from the Brooklyn Bridge?Two large American flags atop the iconic Brooklyn Bridge were replaced sometime Monday night or Tuesday morning with bleached-out American flags that appeared white from below.
Cause of massive fire at N.D. oil supplier unknown, flights cancelledA large cloud of gray smoke hovered over Williston on Tuesday morning. The North Dakota Department of Health and other agencies are monitoring air quality near the site for any potential threat, according to agency spokesman Tim Wiedrich.
Why Delta, U.S. Airways cancelled flights to IsraelDelta Air Lines cancelled all flights to Israel, citing reports that a Hamas-fired rocket landed near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport.
Shoplifting selfie arrest: Woman posted photos in stolen dressShoplifting selfie arrest: Police arrested 27-year-old Danielle Saxton, of West Frankfort, earlier this month on misdemeanor retail theft charges.
How many Americans have joined the Israeli military?American Jews and others from abroad who join the Israeli Defense Forces are called 'Lone Soldiers.' An estimated 2,000 lone soldiers are from the US. Two Americans died fighting for the IDF in Gaza over the weekend.
Newly elected GOP Congressman comes out in support of same-sex marriageRepublican Congressman David Jolly says he still believes in traditional marriage, but he thinks the state should recognize same-sex marriage 'as a matter of Constitutional principle.' A Florida ban on gay marriage was ruled unconstitutional last week, but marriage licenses in Florida are on hold pending appeal, the judge ruled Monday.
- Max Steinberg and Nissim Carmeli: Two Americans killed in Gaza
Max Steinberg, 24, and Nissim Carmeli, 21, were among 13 Israeli soldiers and 65 Palestinians who died during the first major ground battle between Israel and Hamas.
Calmer winds, cooler temperatures aid in Washington wildfire fightImproved weather conditions were allowing firefighters to battle against the destructive wildfires in Washington state. 'There is optimism in the air, but we don't want to give the impression that all is good,' fire spokesman Andrew Sanbri said Monday, 'things are improving.'
Gov. Rick Perry to send 1,000 National Guard troops to US-Mexico borderTexas Gov. Rick Perry is expected to announce Monday afternoon that he's sending 1,000 National Guard troops to stem the flow of illegal immigrants from Mexico, according to state legislators.
- Ku Klux Klan infiltrated Florida police department
The central Florida town of Fruitland Park, has been dealing with alleged KKK ties and other problems in the police ranks since 2010. Florida has the second highest number of hate groups in the US, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
- Rory McIlroy wins British Open
At only 25, McIlroy joins the elite ranks of Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as one of the only players to have won three majors by the age of 25.
- Washington wildfires growing, fueled by wind
Firefighters and air units from across the northwest to help battle the blaze.
- Perry in Iowa, feeling out second presidential run in 2016
The Texas governor fared poorly two years ago in his quest for the presidency, but frequent visits to Iowa suggest he is considering a second try.
- Reynolds will fight $23.6 billion in tobacco damages
The damages were awarded by a jury after the tobacco maker was sued by the window of a smoker who died of lung cancer.
- Far from US-Mexico border, communities battle over child immigrants
From California to Massachusetts, communities are offering facilities to take in child migrants until they connect with relatives, plea asylum cases or enter into foster care. But not every US community is putting out a welcome mat.
100 homes destroyed in Washington state wildfireAuthorities say the wildfire has prompted the evacuation of the small town of Pateros, home to about 650 people in Okanogan County. A hospital in nearby Brewster was also evacuated as a precaution.
Federal appeals court says Oklahoma must allow gay couples to marryThe 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that struck down the state's ban on gay marriage.
