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VA OKs more private care for veterans

VA OKs more private care for veterans

Lawmakers from both parties have pressed for this policy change as the VA confronts allegations that veterans have died while awaiting treatment at VA centers.
by The Associated Press

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Widow's death won't slow Crazy Horse memorial

Widow's death won't slow Crazy Horse memorial

The death of Crazy Horse Memorial leader Ruth Ziolkowski triggers a succession plan that transfers leadership to three people focused on advancing three main components: the monumental mountain carving, an American Indian museum and an Indian university.
by The Associated Press

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House passes restrictions on NSA's collection of phone records

House passes restrictions on NSA's collection of phone records

The House passed a measure to end the National Security Agency's bulk collection of phone records, approving a scaled-back version of legislation that was prompted by leaks from former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.

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North Dakota, South Dakota only states without same-sex marriage challenges

North Dakota, South Dakota only states without same-sex marriage challenges

Montana on Wednesday joined 28 other states with legal battles over gay marriage, while same-sex couples in Pennsylvania spent their first full day applying for marriage licenses knowing the governor wouldn't stand in their way.
by The Associated Press

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TRBQ The Really Big Questions: What is a Good Death?

TRBQ The Really Big Questions: What is a Good Death?

The Really Big Questions series asks "What is a Good Death?" It's an in-depth look at how death defines life. Is accepting mortality a way of dying, or a way of living? And what do our death rituals tell us about our culture?

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Knowing its fans, WNBA plans LGBT marketing campaign

Knowing its fans, WNBA plans LGBT marketing campaign

The effort, which begins with the launch of a website Wednesday, includes having teams participate in local pride festivals and parades, working with advocacy groups to raise awareness of inclusion through grassroots events, and advertising with lesbian media.
by The Associated Press

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Federal judge strikes down Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage

At this point, Pennsylvania becomes the ninth state to have its ban on gay marriage struck down by a federal judge. Ultimately, this issue will likely be decided by the Supreme Court, which will either pick one case or take them on in bulk.

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Affordable housing advocates 'excited' for bonding bill cash

Affordable housing advocates 'excited' for bonding bill cash

Homeless service agencies across Minnesota are eyeing a slice of the $100 million state lawmakers set aside for affordable housing in this year's construction bonding bill.
by Matt Sepic

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Chipotle: Don't bring guns in our stores

Chipotle is asking customers not to bring firearms into its stores after it says gun rights advocates brought military-style assault rifles into one of its restaurants in Texas.
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