Backers: Report on rail risks boosts Keystone XL

A government warning about the dangers of increased use of trains to transport crude oil is giving a boost to supporters of the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline.

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Filmmaker busted for making illegal campaign contributions

Dinesh D'Souza made the controversial film "2016: Obama's America" and illegally steered campaign funds to a conservative candidate.

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Iowa, NH to retain presidential order in new rules

Iowa and New Hampshire would retain their coveted spots atop the presidential primary calendar, according to new rules set to be approved by Republican leaders that could reshape the 2016 presidential election.

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The Pope's Views on InequalityTest Obama's Mettle

The last state visit from a US president took place nearly six years ago, when George W. Bush met with now Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in June just as his plan to boost troop strength in Iraq started bearing fruit in a war that Pope John Paul II had opposed.

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Federal Probe into New JerseySen. Menendez Is Widening

The federal criminal investigation into New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez is broader than previously known, NBC 4 New York has learned.

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Michelle ObamaA s decision to cite Jane Fonda as a woman she admires has caused a Republican backlash because of the actressA left-wing activism.

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Kaine: Corps permit OK expected - soon'

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine said Thursday he thinks the federal government is ready to let the development of Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre proceed.

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Bright's US Senate campaign gives away rifle

Bright sent an email to supporters encouraging them to sign up for a drawing Feb. 15 for an AR-15 from Palmetto Armory in Columbia.

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Oakland teen plays it cool about 'Idol' prospects

North Farmington High School senior Jena Irene Asciutto acknowledges with a laugh that singing in front of "American Idol" judges Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban can be a little distracting.

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US privacy watchdog: NSA phone records program is illegal

The U.S. National Security Agency should abandon its collection of U.S. telephone records because the surveillance program is illegal, a government privacy oversight board said.

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State of the States: Kansas

Gov. Sam Brownback, a Republican, greets lawmakers before his State of the State speech at the statehouse in Topeka.

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State of the States: Rhode Island

In his State of the State address , Gov. Lincoln Chafee pledged to continue investing in education, proposing an additional $38 million for fiscal 2015 through the state's K-12 funding formula.

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Wash. Governor Pledges School Aid Boost

Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington, a Democrat, told state lawmakers in his State of the State speech that he intends to funnel more money into K-12 education to meet basic education funding mandates in state law.

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Gov. Neil Abercrombie delivers State of the State

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie used his State of the State address Tuesday to push for priorities that included tax relief for elderly residents, a minimum wage increase and state-funded preschool.

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Amazon's new series 'Alpha House' rips GOP, conservative values

Republicans who subscribe to Amazon .com's Instant Video service may be surprised to see their subscription fees are financing a new comedy called Alpha House , which is nothing more than a hit piece on the GOP and conservative values.

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Economy is top priority

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner speaks Thursday at Dyers Store Volunteer Fire Department. Warner presented a grant to Henry County to help hire new first responders.

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Warner announces $1.3M grant for first responders

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner visited the area Thursday. He announced a $1.3 million grant to help Henry County hire 13 paid first responders.

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Pipeline supporters say government report on risks of oil trains boosts Keystone XL

A government warning about the dangers of increased use of trains to transport crude oil is giving a boost to supporters of the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline.

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Top Ten Ways GOP could avoid "War on Women" Label

Mike Huckabee objects to the charge that the Republican Party is waging a war on women.

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A government warning about the dangers of increased use of trains to transport crude oil is giving a boost to supporters of the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline.

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Democrat Sherell making congressional bid in 4th

Accountant Lenda Sherrell of Monteagle has announced she will run for the Democratic nomination in Tennessee's 4th Congressional District.

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Wagering on Wager over Joyce in OH-14 a good bet, poll says

Ohio Democrat Michael Wager says the 14th Congressional District, currently represented by Republican David Joyce, is winnable because it's a "true swing district."

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Rocky Mountain high: First retail pot shops in U.S. ready to open

After years of politicking and planning, Colorado will make history Wednesday when it opens the first retail marijuana stores in the United States, allowing state residents to buy up to an ounce of the drug.

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International bankers predict stronger global economic growth in 2014

Bank economists and analysts attending the 47th annual assembly of the Latin American Federation of Banks in Miami on Monday were generally optimistic that 2014 will be a better year for the global economy as well as most Latin American countries but said challenges remain.

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Study: Economic mobility has seen little change in recent decades

As the income gap between the richest and poorest has widened, it's become almost accepted as fact that Americans today are finding it harder to move up the economic ladder.

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Huckabee's comments on birth control gift for Dems

Mike Huckabee's comments about contraception proved quick fodder for Democrats and a headache for Republicans trying to market themselves as a better choice for female voters who have proved elusive to the GOP.

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Ukraine protesters seize building, put up more barricades

Ukrainian protesters erected more street barricades and occupied a government ministry building on Friday, fuelling tension after the failure of crisis talks with President Viktor Yanukovich.

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Scott pledges $130M to Everglades

Scott said during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet that the 2014 budget request would be used to help restore the Kissimmee River north of the Everglades.

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Civil rights leader to place papers at Emory

C.T. Vivian will place some of his and his late wife's papers in the school's library.

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Not expanding Medicaid means millions more in taxes for Tennessee employers

Employers in Tennessee will have to pay tens of millions of dollars in new taxes if the state does not expand its Medicaid program, according to a new study.

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