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US stock indexes hold near record levels
By STEVE ROTHWELL NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged higher again Tuesday as investors assessed the latest reports on the economy. The government raised its …
White House veto threat shelves possible tax plan
By ANDREW TAYLOR WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House veto threat appears to have put on ice a congressional effort to permanently renew a handful of …
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States help get heroin antidote into hands of regular folks
By CAROLYN THOMPSON BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) _ At the front of a classroom, health worker Cheryll Moore demonstrates “the nod” _ a jerk of the …
Man accuses health care system of losing piece of his brain
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) _ A man has filed a lawsuit against Norton Healthcare, claiming employees lost a piece of his brain after surgery. The Courier-Journal …
In rural Colombia, ban on anti-coca herbicide is bittersweet
CRUCITO, Colombia (AP) _ Manuel de Jesus Sanchez holds up a green poncho to protect his skin from the midday sun. The farmer says he …
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SC State uses $3M federal grant to reopen Elloree camp
ELLOREE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina State University is using a $3 million federal grant to reopen its camp in Elloree. The Times and Democrat …
House approves transgender student bathroom restrictions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Minnesota House wants to restrict transgender students’ access to school locker rooms and bathrooms. Minority Democrats objected fiercely to …
Construction to start soon on Hastings College art center
HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) _ Construction will soon begin on the $8.5 million Jackson Dinsdale Art Center at Hastings College, expected to open in August 2016. …
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Despite sex scandal, Woods voted top athlete of the decade
Even after a shocking sex scandal that tarnished Tiger Woods, it was tough to ignore what he achieved on the golf course.
Patriots top Dolphins 27-17
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots overcame the Miami Dolphins’ wildcat offense for a 27-17 win on Sunday.
Woods finally sees red, just not on leaderboard
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — He didn’t need to hear any more. “Do you beat yourself up over this one,” the question began, “or …” “Yes,” …