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Update: Boy Scouts to admit openly gay Scouts. Do you agree? (poll)
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys as Scouts; ban on gay adult leaders remains.
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Money even tighter as Indian Country schools face sequestration
For the Navajo Nation, sequestration cuts mean larger class sizes, putting off building repairs and fewer buses. If you're a child that has to travel more than 50 miles to get to school, this can have a dramatic effect.
Fewer Americans apply for unemployment benefits last week
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell by 23,000 last week, further evidence that the job market is slowly returning to health.
Holder acknowledges U.S. citizens killed in drone strikes
For the first time, the Justice Department admits that it targeted American-born al-Qaida leader Anwar al-Awlaki and that three other U.S. citizens have died in drone strikes.
A decade in the making, West Bank barrier is nearly complete
Despite much criticism, Israel has continued building its West Bank barrier. It's now nearing completion. Will it help or hurt prospects for a peace agreement?
Lois Lerner's brief and awful day on Capitol Hill
The IRS bureaucrat showed up long enough at a House hearing into the scandal engulfing her agency to declare her innocence and her constitutional right to say no more.
16 Vintage Travel Posters for summer vacation inspiration (photos)
What are your summer vacation plans? From the Hoover Dam to Japan, LA Public Library has some beautifully designed bait to tempt your inner adventurer.
Realtors group: US home sales tick up to highest in 3 ½ years
The National Association of Realtors Wednesday reported that sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years.
Senate panel approves immigration bill
Legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the U.S. cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday night.
IRS official in charge of nonprofits declines to testify
Lois Lerner, who heads the IRS division dealing with nonprofits seeking tax-exempt status, will not testify on Wednesday despite a congressional subpoena.
5 ways to donate and help Oklahoma tornado victims
Would you like to help the victims of the massive tornado that struck Moore, Okla.? Here's a starting point — and a warning to beware of scams.
Senate committee approves immigration reform bill (Updated)
After debating amendments on provisions ranging from border security to high-skilled worker visas, the Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a comprehensive immigration bill by a 13-5 vote.
Oklahoma tornado: Woman finds lost dog during live TV interview (video)
In a stroke of luck amidst widespread devastation and loss of life, Moore, Okla., resident Barbara Garcia was reunited with her dog during an interview with CBS.
Senate committee considers changes to immigrant detention
Amendments to the Senate immigration bill approved Monday would limit solitary confinement of immigrant detainees and seek to protect detainees' children.
At least 51 dead as tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow.
