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Texas Medicaid Debate Complicated By Politics And Poverty

Mon, 2013-05-20 23:01

In Texas, it may be politically unwise to cross the governor, but some politicians and advocates in the poor Rio Grande Valley are starting to speak out in support of expanding Medicaid. Governor Perry opposes all parts of Obamacare.

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The Global Afterlife Of Your Donated Clothes

Mon, 2013-05-20 22:59

The deadly collapse of a textile factory in Bangladesh has heightened awareness about cheap clothes. Many Americans have become used to inexpensive clothing, but the garments are also discarded at a remarkable rate: Billions of pounds of clothing are recycled each year; nearly half is exported.

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Apple's 'Complex Web' Helped It Avoid Taxes, Panel Finds

Mon, 2013-05-20 16:43

The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations said the tech giant claimed that three key offshore companies were not tax residents of Ireland or the U.S. One of those subsidiaries paid no taxes for the past five years while it reported income totaling $30 billion.

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Tweets Capture 'Shock And Awe' At Tornado's Deadly Power

Mon, 2013-05-20 15:44

Twitter captures firsthand accounts and reaction from the massive tornado that swept through central Oklahoma.

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Photos: Oklahoma Tornado Aftermath

Mon, 2013-05-20 15:28

The search for victims and survivors continues after a tornado packing 200-mph winds flattened neighborhoods outside Oklahoma City.

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VIDEO: A Time-Lapse Of The Tornado In Oklahoma

Mon, 2013-05-20 15:14

The National Weather Service says it was at least an EF-4 tornado with winds in excess of 166 mph.

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Key Charge Against Ex-BP Official In Spill Case Dismissed

Mon, 2013-05-20 15:11

A federal judge ruled that prosecutors failed to prove the executive knew about a pending congressional investigation into oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. The decision left in place a second charge against the executive, for allegedly making false statements to investigators about the oil flow rate.

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A Brief History Of Oklahoma Tornadoes

Mon, 2013-05-20 15:06

The state straddles Tornado Alley and has had a number of especially strong twisters leave a path of death and destruction in their wake.

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Measuring The Power Of Deadly Tornadoes

Mon, 2013-05-20 14:37

Tornado strength is currently measured on what is called the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which gives the tornado a rating from 0 to 5 based on estimated wind speeds and the severity of the damage.

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Ray Manzarek, Founding Member Of The Doors, Dies

Mon, 2013-05-20 14:03

The keyboardist co-founded the band after meeting Jim Morrison in California. The Doors went on to become one of the most successful rock 'n' roll acts of the 1960s. Manzarek, 74, died in Germany after a long battle with bile duct cancer.

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An Ancient Religious Pilgrimage That Now Draws The Secular

Mon, 2013-05-20 13:19

The 1,200-year-old European pilgrimage route known as the Way of St. James is undergoing a revival. Tens of thousands of people are walking across France to the Spanish coastal city of Santiago de Compostela, and the relics of St. James. Once a religious affair, it's now a cultural and social phenomenon as well.

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The Low-Tech Way Guns Get Traced

Mon, 2013-05-20 13:11

There is one place in the country where a law enforcement agency can trace a gun found at a crime scene back to a buyer: the ATF's National Tracing Center in West Virginia. But the tracing process is usually tedious, involving multiple phone calls and searching, by hand, through paper records.

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With New Xbox, Microsoft Makes A Bigger Play For Living Room

Mon, 2013-05-20 12:49

Microsoft has had few blockbuster successes in recent years. On Tuesday, when the tech giant is scheduled to introduce its new Xbox, it will be targeting more than just hard-core gamers. Analysts say Microsoft will also be aiming to make its console the center of entertainment in your living room.

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Dozens Killed In Massive Tornado Near Oklahoma City

Mon, 2013-05-20 12:30

Helicopter images of Moore, Oklahoma show tracts of devastated neighborhoods.

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Yahoo's Other Billion-Dollar Bets: Where Are They Now?

Mon, 2013-05-20 12:29

Tumblr joins GeoCities, Broadcast.com and Overture in the small fraternity of Yahoo's $1 billion-plus acquisitions. What can the company can learn from its previous purchases?

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Latest Health Hurdle: Buying Insurance Without A Bank Account

Mon, 2013-05-20 12:27

Most health plans accept a credit card for the first month's premium and then require customers to pay monthly with a check or an electronic transfer from a bank account. For people without a banking relationship, these transactions can be tricky.

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Latest Health Hurdle: Buying Insurance Without A Bank Account

Mon, 2013-05-20 12:27

Most health plans accept a credit card for the first month's premium and then require customers to pay monthly with a check or an electronic transfer from a bank account. For people without a banking relationship, these transactions can be tricky.

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Fox Calls U.S. Surveillance Of Its Reporter 'Downright Chilling'

Mon, 2013-05-20 12:19

During a 2009 leak investigation, the Justice Department looked at a reporters personal email. They also kept track of who walked in and out of the State Department.

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Iran's 'Zahra' Tells Alternate Tale Of Presidential Campaign

Mon, 2013-05-20 12:02

What do you do when you can't openly wage a campaign for the presidency? Some Iranians inside and outside the country have turned to the heroine of an online graphic novel who has embarked on a virtual campaign.

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British Aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal Heads For Scrap Yard

Mon, 2013-05-20 11:46

The former Royal Navy flagship fell victim to a 2010 defense review that recommended scrapping the vessel and selling its Harrier jump jets.

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