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Money Can't Buy You Love, But It Can Buy Lawmakers

A new study is providing some support to the old adage that money opens doors in Washington, showing that campaign contributors get special attention from lawmakers generally not given to voters who haven't shelled out for a specific politician

By Maya Rhodan March 11, 2014

Morning Must Reads: March 11

In the news: Florida special elections, President Obama 'Between Two Ferns', Malaysia flight, Colorado collects $2 million in recreational marijuana tax, report on Syria's children, and Ukraine

By Maya Rhodan March 11, 2014

WANTED: Asteroid Hunters

NASA is enlisting lay people to help locate asteroids as part of its new Grand Challenge

By Maya Rhodan March 10, 2014

Syria Is One of the Most Dangerous Places on Earth for Children

A new UNICEF report estimates that 5.5 million children have been affected by the nation’s on-going conflict

By Maya Rhodan March 10, 2014

Pot of Gold: Colorado Marijuana Makes $2M

The state of Colorado's collected $2 million in taxes on the approximately $14 million in recreational marijuana sales since the drug was legalized and regulated. Officials will use the windfall to build new schools and possibly for advertisements against driving while high

By Maya Rhodan March 10, 2014

Steve Irwin's Last Words: "I'm Dying"

'The Crocodile Hunter's' longtime friend and cameraman revealed the television host's last words for the first time since Irwin died after a stingray attack in 2006, adding there's footage of Irwin's death he hopes the public never sees

By Maya Rhodan March 10, 2014

Poll: Fewer Uninsured Americans Thanks to Obamacare

The federal and state health care marketplaces built into the Affordable Care Act may explain the drop in the rate of Americans who aren't covered, a new poll suggests, down from 17.1% in late 2013 to 15.9% so far this year

By Maya Rhodan March 10, 2014

Morning Must Reads: March 10

In the News: Rand Paul on Putin, Inmates joining Obamacare, earthquake strikes Northern California coast, Boston gearing up for marathon, SuperPAC gearing up for Hillary

By Maya Rhodan March 10, 2014

Dalai Lama Pushes For Religious Unity at National Cathedral

'At a fundamental human level we all want the same thing. We all want happy life'

By Maya Rhodan March 7, 2014

Feds Say Family Sold Millions in Stolen Goods on eBay

Three members of a Chicago-area family who allegedly stole and resold about $7 million in goods over the past decade are arrested after agents tracked an eBay account to a man who reportedly worked with them

By Maya Rhodan March 7, 2014

'Beethoven' of Japan Apologizes After Revelation He Didn't Write Music

'It is indeed the case that I have deceived people and for that I am extremely sorry,' Mamoru Samuragochi said

By Maya Rhodan March 7, 2014

Blind Man Survives Fall From Train Platform

Survival by lying on tracks as subway approached is called 'miraculous'

By Maya Rhodan March 7, 2014

Obama Flubs Spelling of 'Respect' During Aretha Franklin Tribute

While praising the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, president tells White House audience a little something about "R-S-P-E-C-T"

By Maya Rhodan March 7, 2014

Obama Eyes Funding to Combat Violence Against Women

About $35 million would fund grants to increase rape kit testing

By Maya Rhodan March 5, 2014

Obama: Senate Defeat Of DOJ Nominee A 'Travesty'

President Barack Obama condemns failure to confirm Debo Adegbile

By Maya Rhodan March 5, 2014

UN Special Envoy 'Seriously Threatened' in Crimea

United Nations representative Robert Serry forced to cut trip short

By Maya Rhodan March 5, 2014

Ousted Ukraine Leader Vows to Keep Fighting

The deposed Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich said Friday that protesters who succeeded in driving him out of the capital last week only represent the “absolute minority” of the country, that he is still the country’s...

By Maya Rhodan February 28, 2014

Scam Reportedly Targeting Verizon Wireless Customers

Using a customer service number to get personal information

By Maya Rhodan February 28, 2014

Industry Reacts Cautiously to FDA Nutrition Label Makeover

The food industry reacted cautiously Thursday to proposed changes for nutrition labels, but industry watchers said businesses would likely work cooperatively with the Food and Drug Administration as it finalizes new rules in the coming...

By Maya Rhodan February 27, 2014

Obama Looks to Boost Young Minorities

My Brother's Keeper initiative will partner with businesses and nonprofits to provide greater opportunity for young minority men. Groups have invested $150 million in the program, the White House said, and have pledged another $200 million over the next five years

By Maya Rhodan February 27, 2014