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Eric Holder

Tennessee Congressman Slams Holder on Pot Prosecution

"One of the greatest threats to liberty has been the government taking people's liberty for things that people are in favor of," says Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen.

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| Thu May. 16, 2013 6:46 AM PDT

Could Federal Seizure Be the Beginning of the End for Bitcoin?

Homeland Security freezes Dwolla account for Mt. Gox, the leading Bitcoin exchange.

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| Tue May. 14, 2013 4:21 PM PDT

We Just Passed the Climate's "Grim Milestone"

A monitor in Hawaii registered 400 parts per million of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere. Here's what that means.

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| Fri May. 10, 2013 1:00 PM PDT

4,693 People in America Died on the Job in 2011

In the wake of the disaster in West, Texas, a new report looks at deaths on the job in the US.

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| Tue May. 7, 2013 11:22 AM PDT

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Depressing Headline of the Day

"Air Force sex assault prevention chief charged…"

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| Mon May. 6, 2013 3:13 PM PDT

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's Banjo Magic

Their new album, "Love Has Come For You," pairs intricate instrumentals with a dose of nostalgia.

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| Mon Apr. 22, 2013 2:30 AM PDT

Was the FBI Monitoring Boston Bombing Suspects for Years?

After the brothers' mom claims so in an interview, reports say the FBI interviewed Tamerlan Tsarnaev two years ago.

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| Fri Apr. 19, 2013 3:34 PM PDT

Are You Bro-Choice?

Youth-oriented reproductive rights group launches a new effort to engage men.

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| Fri Apr. 12, 2013 4:00 AM PDT
Cluster of hibernating gray bats (Myotis grisescens)

The Worst Wildlife Disease Outbreak Ever in North America Just Got Way Worse

White-nose syndrome—the fungus decimating North American bats—has just been found in the lagest wintertime hibernation cave of endangered gray bats.

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| Tue Apr. 9, 2013 3:01 AM PDT
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Full Transcript and Audio of Mitch McConnell Campaign's Meeting on Ashley Judd

In a private meeting, the Senate GOP leader and campaign aides discussed using the actor/activist's mental health and religious views as political ammo.

Tue Apr. 9, 2013 3:00 AM PDT

Obama Proposes Making Food Aid Less Insane

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| Thu Apr. 4, 2013 10:26 PM PDT

It's Official: A Majority of Americans Wants Pot Legalized

After more than 40 years of polling, Pew finds we're ready to end the war on weed.

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| Thu Apr. 4, 2013 1:21 PM PDT

Nearly Four Years After Dr. Tiller's Murder, Wichita Has An Abortion Clinic Again

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| Tue Apr. 2, 2013 1:20 PM PDT
Mexico military war on drugs

The War On Drugs Is Still Not Working

A new AP investigation finds that Mexican drug cartels are ramping up operations in the United States.

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| Tue Apr. 2, 2013 12:16 PM PDT

The Great Healthcare Stalemate

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| Thu Mar. 28, 2013 7:36 AM PDT

Rand Paul Threatens to Filibuster Gun Control Bill

Paul's main gripe appears to be provisions drawn from the proposed assault weapons ban.

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| Tue Mar. 26, 2013 7:29 AM PDT
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The Latest Conservative Outrage Is About Duck Penis

"Duck penis."

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| Tue Mar. 26, 2013 7:19 AM PDT

Poll: Most Americans Oppose Drone Strikes on Americans

But they still support them if used on non-Americans abroad.

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| Mon Mar. 25, 2013 7:17 AM PDT

Louisiana Judge Protects Gun Rights for Violent Felons

A new ruling finds that banning ex-cons from owning firearms is "unconstitutional in its entirety."

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| Mon Mar. 25, 2013 3:00 AM PDT
North Dakota

Even These Republican Women Lawmakers Think ND Went Too Far

After passing the most-restrictive abortion law in the county, legislators are trying to pass an even tougher ban.

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| Fri Mar. 22, 2013 3:00 AM PDT