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Nation Jun 30
150 years ago, Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant ActMonday marks the 150th anniversary of that preserved area -- an area that expanded to eventually become Yosemite National Park.
World Jun 26
FIFA bans Luis Suarez for biting incident, Uruguay strikes backLuis Suarez, star striker for Uruguay, has been banned from all football activity for the next four months due to the fact that he bit an opponent.
Economy Jun 25
U.S. economy shrinks to a 5-year lowSince the recession ended in 2009, the U.S. economy has experienced mainly positive growth. But new data from the Commerce Department on Wednesday reveals that in the first quarter of 2014, the economy contracted -- suffering its sharpest pullback in…
World Jun 02
Google’s next venture? Satellites for global internetThe world’s search engine, Google, could be taking a pretty big step towards expanding its business. According to the Wall Street Journal, the tech giant plans to acquire a new fleet of satellites that would expand internet access to unserved…
Nation May 23
Tennessee turns back to the electric chairAmid scrutiny over a botched Oklahoma execution last month and a nationwide shortage of lethal injection drugs, a back-up method for carrying out death sentences has gotten the green light in Tennessee: the electric chair.
Politics May 19
Ban on same-sex marriage struck down in OregonSame-sex couples lined up outside of the Multnomah County clerk’s office in Oregon on Monday morning, hoping that the day had finally come where they could legally obtain marriage licenses. They didn’t have to wait long to find out. Around…
Science May 01
FDA-approved device treats sleep apnea in a new wayLoud snoring, sore throats, excessive drowsiness -- all common signs of a disorder called sleep apnea that affects an estimated 18 million Americans. For those who’ve yet to find a treatment that works for them, there may be hope…
World Apr 24
Afghan gunman kills three Americans at Kabul hospitalA shooting at a hospital in Kabul Thursday morning claimed the lives of three American physicians and wounded one American nurse -- one of a recent string of attacks against foreign civilians in Afghanistan. The assailant -- an Afghan…
Science Apr 23
‘Bionic Eye’ allows Michigan man to see againPhoto by Wikimedia user Alanthebox After years of being almost completely blind, 55-year-old Roger Pontz is getting a second chance at sight. Pontz, who was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease as a teenager, is now slowly regaining his…
Economy Apr 15
Higher food, rent costs boost U.S. consumer inflationConsumer prices in the U.S. ticked upward this March, climbing more than expected as Americans paid slightly more for food and rental housing. The hike suggests improving consumer demand, and may alleviate concerns among some Federal Reserve officials…