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Obama: Prayers For Residents Of West After Blast

President Barack Obama says residents of a small Texas town have “the support of the American people” after a fatal fire and explosion at a fertilizer plant.

2013/04/18

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Va. Court Ruling Fails to Answer Poker Question

The Virginia Supreme Court declined to rule Thursday whether poker is a game of skill or a game of chance.

2013/02/28

The Unclean Truth: How Five Cities Stack Up On Recycling

From the East Coast to the West Coast, recycling is a big issue for local governments.

2012/12/26

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Report: Few States Have Bulk Of Executions

Just four states carried out more than three-fourths of the executions in the United States this year, while another 23 states have not put an inmate to death in 10 years, an anti-capital punishment group reports.

2012/12/18

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Former Tea Party Leader Armey Blames GOP For Setbacks

The former leader of a tea party group says the Republican Party and stupid statements by some candidates are to blame for the GOP’s losses in last month’s congressional elections.

2012/12/10

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Gridiron Grub: Did Someone Say Bacon?

When it comes to tailgating, grilling is a must. As a simple crowd pleaser, kabobs have infinite variations. This version combines a rich, smoky and sweet bourbon glaze with the sweet-tart flavor of pineapples and […]

2012/09/05

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Lawmaker: Texas Voter ID Bill Rushed To Passage

Texas State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer said Tuesday that a controversial bill requiring Texans to show photo identification at polls was rushed through the Legislature and passed over the objections of minority lawmakers.

2012/07/10

Opinion: Mess In Texas

In Texas Republicans have taken efforts to restrict access to voting a step farther. Texas Republicans are calling for the repeal of the Voting Rights Act.

2012/07/02