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Orchestra plays symphony on smartphones [VIDEO]
Symphony-goers experienced quite a shock when the prestigious Czech National Symphony Orchestra began playing phones and tablets instead of violins and flutes. Comment?
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Tesla says it paid back entire DOE loan today
Tesla Motors Inc. today said it paid off the entire balance of its U.S. government loan given as part of a Department of Energy program to spur development of alternative energy vehicles. Comment?
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LaRoque pay, loan called into question
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The Johnston County commissioner was on the board of directors for former Rep. Stephen LaRoque's private non-profit, East Carolina Development Company, from the beginning. Comment?
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US Senate Passes Bill With Topeka Levee Funding
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The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the bill approved in the Senate would provide about $15 million in federal matching funds for Topeka to correct problems with its levee system along the Kansas River. Comment?
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Since Angelina Jolie revealed last week that she had undergone a double mastectomy in order to head off what appeared to be a strong likelihood of developing breast cancer, the word “courageous” has been fastened to her to the point of cliche. Comment?
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State license plate fee to help reimburse ranchers for wolf kills
Legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Jay Inslee adds $10 to the cost of a personalized Washington license plate with the money going to help compensate livestock owners for wolf kills. Comment?
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Nearly all US states see hefty drop in teen births
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report. Comment?
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House preserves its budget as others face cuts
House lawmakers are moving to protect Capitol Hill's budget even as they're working to slash other programs like education, health research, water projects and housing aid for the poor. Comment?
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Oklahoma Tornado: Dozens feared dead as storm rips through town
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Dozens of people are feared dead, including seven children, after a huge tornado ripped through an Oklahoma town destroying homes and a primary school. Comment?
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"I'd have done the same thing." So, don't look at me to defend the Obama administration over the recent trifecta of scandals infecting the government. Comment?
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37-year-old man charged in Wash. state ricin scare
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A man was arrested Wednesday in a case involving last week's discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin. 5 comments
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4 Americans killed since 2009 in US drone strikes
The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. Comment?
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Future bride seeks her 'something blue'
Before he died in 2009, Thomas Wescott of Centerville promised his granddaughter, Alexandra Sarkisian, his "dress blues" from his time as a U.S. Marine. Comment?
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Shellfishermen decry state's no-floating-cages policy
Shellfishermen expressed frustration with state regulators and those who protect marine animals at a workshop Wednesday on a new aquaculture venture in Cape Cod Bay. Comment?
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Abercrombie releases $48M to improve Hawaii's public housing
Gov. Neil Abercrombie 's office announced Wednesday that $48.3 million will be spent to improve public housing throughout Hawaii, including $25.8 million for non-routine repairs, maintenance and renovations statewide. Comment?
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Stolen Valor Act is new and improved: Editorial
It's welcome news that Congress has passed House Resolution 258, the federal Stolen Valor Act, inspired by the case of a lying Pomona official. Comment?
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Groups ask for big picture look at NW coal ports
The groups filed a formal petition Wednesday asking the corps to consider all three ports together - two in Washington and one in Oregon - as well as the environmental and health effects of more coal mining, massive coal trains and greenhouse gas emissions. Comment?
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There were multiple sightings of agents with at anti-IRS protests across the country
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There were multiple reported sightings of agents with the Department of Homeland Security at several Tea Party-led IRS protests in states like Missouri, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. Comment?
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Deputies pull man's body from Willamette River
Multnomah County sheriff's deputies pulled a man's body from the Willamette River Wednesday afternoon south of the St. Comment?
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Rand Paul Has the Right Idea, Congress Should Apologize to Apple;...
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Did Apple break any laws? Of course not. Is Apple responsible to absurd tax code or is Congress? The answer of course is Congress. Comment?
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