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White House proposes halting collection of phone data

White House proposes halting collection of phone data

The revamping of NSA procedures was broadly outlined by President Obama in a speech in January after months of leaks from former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden. The president said he wanted to get the government out of the business of collecting phone data.

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Seward co-op's expansion marks growing trend for alternative grocers

Seward co-op's expansion marks growing trend for alternative grocers

Many of the cooperative groceries in the Twin Cities are planning expansions or additional locations. Powered by consumer demand for organics and natural foods, it's a strong comeback for an industry whose future was shaky just a decade ago.
by Jon Collins

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Nursing homes turn to iPods to help residents

A Wisconsin program employs iPods with personalized playlists to rekindle residents' memories with familiar music, as well as lift their spirits and improve their interaction with family members, other residents and staffers.
by The Associated Press

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BBC: The door back to Mexico

The BBC is on the US border, exploring the journey that Mexican deportees take as they pass through a set of metal doors in the security fence at San Ysidro, California back to their home country.

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Henn. County to let inmates wear religious head coverings

Henn. County to let inmates wear religious head coverings

Inmates can wear a jail-issued hijab, the Muslim headscarf, or other religious headwear as long as there's no threat to safety and security, Sheriff Rich Stanek said Thursday. The jail also will issue yarmulkes and kufi hats.
by Laura Yuen

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NYC mayor sits out St. Patrick's Day parade over gay ban

Mayor Bill De Blasio was set to become the first mayor in decades to sit out New York City's traditional St. Patrick's Day parade over a dispute involving whether march participants can carry pro-gay signs. But Ireland's Prime Minister refused to be sidelined, saying he'll join the procession Monday in Manhattan because the holiday is about Irishness, not sexuality.
by The Associated Press

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