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Analysis: Shrinking deficit reduces pressure for budget deal

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chances of a deal between Democratic and Republican lawmakers that would overhaul the tax system, trim government spending and reform safety net spending programs appear to be fading.

Insight: The road to a greener America is littered with road-kill

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In October 2004, then California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger rolled up to a pioneering fueling station at Los Angeles International Airport in a hydrogen-powered metallic blue Hummer loaned to him by General Motors Corp.

Insight: The road to a greener America is littered with road-kill

published less than 1 hour ago
By Nichola Groom LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In October 2004, then California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger rolled up to a pioneering fueling station at Los Angeles International Airport in a hydrogen-powered metallic blue Hummer loaned to him by General Motors Corp. The "California Hydrogen Highway," Schwarzenegger's vision to ensure that every Californian would have access to a hydrogen fueling station by the end of 2010, called for the state to spend more than $50 million to help deploy up to 100 ... more

Rangers beat Tigers 11-8 despite 3 HRs for Cabrera

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — David Murphy's three-run shot was barely enough against Miguel Cabrera's three home runs.

Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 1 dead

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SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — Tornadoes ravaged portions of central Oklahoma on Sunday, reducing portions of a mobile home park to rubble and killing a 79-year-old man whose body was found out in the open.
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Taylor Swift wins big at Billboard Music Awards

published about 2 hours ago
LAS VEGAS, May 19 (UPI) -- Country music star Taylor Swift was named Top Artist and her CD Top Album at the Billboard Music Awards ... more

UPI Sports Calendar for Monday, May 20

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Monday sports calendar

SKorea analyzing NKorea's 4 projectile launches

published about 2 hours ago
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea is analyzing whether projectiles North Korea fired into its eastern waters over the weekend are short-range missiles or ... more

China's property market continues to heat up

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Property prices continued to rise last month in China, defying policymakers who have sought to cool the housing market while preserving robust economic growth.

China's red-hot property market shows no signs of slowing

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Property prices continued to rise last month in China, defying policymakers who have sought to cool the housing market while preserving robust economic growth.

China's red-hot property market shows no signs of slowing

published less than 1 hour ago
Property prices continued to rise last month in China, defying policymakers who have sought to cool the housing market while preserving robust economic growth.

Speed Dating? Watch Your Mouth

published about 19 hours ago
Do you know how long it takes for a guy and a gal to 'click' in the first stage of building a bond that may ... more

The Texas Tribune: With Consensus and Money, State Takes on Mental Health Care

published 1 day ago
As Republicans and Democrats in Texas House and Senate hash out the details of the state’s 2014-15 budget, one issue they are not arguing about ... more

Marijuana Bill Advances in Illinois

published 1 day ago
The Illinois Senate has voted to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, which if signed into law would make it the second-most-populous state ... more

Pacers Not Saying Whether Hill to Play Vs. Knicks

published 1 day ago
Pacers staying quiet about George Hill's availability in Game 6 against Knicks    

Ex-NBA Player Stabbed, Seriously Injured in Fight

published 1 day ago
Serbian police say former Heat, Mavericks player Predrag Danilovic seriously injured in fight    

Ryder Cup Players Into Last 8 at World Match Play

published 1 day ago
Ryder Cup teammates McDowell, Colsaerts, Molinari through to World Match Play quarterfinals    

Music Review: James Levine Returns to the Podium at Carnegie Hall

published about 4 hours ago
After more than two years away from conducting, James Levine led the Met Orchestra in a performance at Carnegie Hall.    
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Advertising: A Season of Families, Vampires and Aliens

published about 5 hours ago
After a lackluster 2012-13 season, network television is relying on family related comedies and the supernatural to attract viewers.    
NYT > Arts   

Media Decoder: Charlie Rose to Host a Prime Time Show on PBS

published about 7 hours ago
Mr. Rose will host a half-hour program called “Charlie Rose Weekend,” which will replace “Need to Know” on Friday evenings.    
NYT > Arts   

Report: Early humans dined on antelope brains

published Mon, May 06 2013 13:26 GMT
Paging Dr. Hannibal Lecter. According to a recent article from Science News, early humans enjoyed dining on antelope brains. Science News reports that the findings ... more

Bell tower emerges from Italian lake

published Mon, May 06 2013 12:02 GMT
A surreal sight greets visitors in the northern Italian town of Curon Venosta: The steeple of a church submerged in the water. As Slate reports, ... more

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie squashes spider; PETA not pleased

published Mon, May 06 2013 09:32 GMT
Come election time, Chris Christie will not get the spider lover vote. The New Jersey governor demonstrated his bug killing skills to a group of ... more

Taylor Swift dominates Billboard Music Awards

published about 3 hours ago
Pop star was nominated for 11 honors, was the show's early leader with six wins in Las Vegas

Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart's Split: Signs Their Relationship Was Crumbling

published about 7 hours ago
"Kristen has been in a terrible mood and it was obvious that things were not great with Rob," a source tells PEOPLE

Katrina Bowden of 30 Rock Gets Married

published about 8 hours ago
The actress tied the knot Sunday in Brooklyn with musician Ben Jorgensen

Indonesia's nationwide healthcare plan stumbles at first hurdle

published about 9 hours ago
By Randy Fabi and Nilufar Rizki JAKARTA (Reuters) - When a sick Indonesian baby died after 10 hospitals in Jakarta turned her family away in ... more

Fate of LA pot shops left to voters

published about 9 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles politicians have struggled for more than five years to regulate medical marijuana, trying to balance the needs of the ... more

Chimps in Uganda: Resilience

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Chimps in Uganda: Resilience