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Public pensions deal in the works
Chicago TribuneState government workers, teachers, university employees and lawmakers could see their annual pension increases scaled back but might not have to pay more toward their retirement or work longer under an emerging plan aimed at stabilizing vastly...Tags: Health, Health and Safety at Work, Labor Legislation, Civil and Public Service, Christine Radogno
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Bud tames to tropical storm off Mexico's Pacific coast
MIAMI (AP) -- Forecasters say the system that was once powerful Hurricane Bud has tamed to a tropical storm as it headed toward a string of laid-back beach resorts and small mountain villages on Mexico's Pacific coast. The National Hurricane Center in...Tags: National Hurricane Center, Meteorological Disasters, Weather, Tropical Storms, Government
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U.S. attorney lobbies against limits on wildfire liability
PolitiCalBenjamin Wagner, the U.S. attorney in Sacramento, has launched an unusual and intense lobbying effort to stop Gov. Jerry Brown's proposal to limit legal liability for wildfires.... -
Syrian dissidents report at least 50 killed in single town
World NowAt least 50 people were reportedly killed Friday in attacks in the Syrian town of Houla northwest of Homs, according to opposition activist groups. Dissidents said it was one of many attacks by government forces Friday as protests erupted across the... -
Lebanese pilgrims abducted in Syria freed, officials say
World NowA group of Lebanese Shiite pilgrims abducted in northern Syria earlier this week were freed Friday and arrived in Turkey on their way back to Beirut, according to officials.... -
SpaceX capsule docks at International Space Station
About 250 miles above northwest Australia, a cargo-carrying space capsule linked up with the International Space Station, marking the first time a privately built and operated vehicle has ever docked at the orbiting outpost. Astronauts on the space...Tags: European Union, Economy, Business and Finance, Barack Obama, Companies and Corporations, Science
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Roger Clemens' DNA is linked to needle
A needle stored with a beer can appeared to contain an extremely tiny amount of Roger Clemens' DNA, which turned out to be good news and bad news for both sides in the perjury trial in Washington of the seven-time Cy Young Award winner. A forensic...Tags: Lawyers, College Sports, PGA Championship, Health, Cy Young Award
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German currency
It appears that Europe's financial problems will not be solved until all of the nations using the Euro come to a reasonable solution of their tax, debt and spending problems. The only major country that uses the Euro whose economy is on sound footing is...Tags: Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Market and Exchange, Germany, Money and Monetary Policy
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SpaceX capsule captured by space station crew in historic mission
For the first time, a cargo-carrying spacecraft made by a private company arrived at the International Space Station. SpaceX's unmanned Dragon spacecraft was captured by the space station's 58-foot robotic arm by astronaut Don Pettit aboard the space...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Government, Science and Technology, Business Enterprises
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Japan radiation report finds mostly 'low' doses; risks unclear
World NowMore than a year after a devastating tsunami inundated the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, a new report from the World Health Organization says people in most parts of Japan got little added radiation, but estimates much higher doses in some... -
Not so fast on FISA
Four years ago Congress authorized the electronic surveillance of suspected terrorists and foreign agents located outside the United States, with provisions that supporters said would adequately protect the privacy of Americans. On Tuesday, the Senate...
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Counterfeit military parts traced
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)WICHITA, Kan. -- A yearlong investigation found what federal officials called a widespread problem of counterfeit electronic parts making their way onto critical defense systems -- into Air Force cargo planes, assemblies used in Special Operations...Tags: Barack Obama, Defense Equipment, Gucci Group NV, Electronics, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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