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Flood Insurance Program Gets 60-day Reprieve

Thu, 31 May 2012 01:27:58 GMT

Congress has given itself two more months to come up with long-term solutions for the debt-burdened National Flood Insurance Program.

Police: Suspect in Seattle Slayings Shot Self

Wed, 30 May 2012 23:46:03 GMT

Officers say he shot himself as they closed in following a citywide manhunt. His name has not been released.

50 Advance in National Spelling Bee

Wed, 30 May 2012 22:47:47 GMT

Sportsmanship is obvious as the "spellebrities" exchange thumbs-ups and high-fives on stage throughout the tournament.

Guard Acknowledges 4 Soldiers Looted in Joplin

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:25:14 GMT

The Missouri National Guard says four of its soldiers stole electronics from a Walmart store while helping recovery efforts after last year's tornado in Joplin.

Eisenhower Family at Impasse On Memorial Design

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:19:30 GMT

The family of President Dwight D. Eisenhower is welcoming design changes by architect Frank Gehry for a memorial honoring the World War II general but says any monument should be simple, sustainable and affordable to honor his values.

Sex Offenders Fight for Right to Use Facebook

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:18:01 GMT

Registered sex offenders who have been banned from social networking websites are fighting back in state courts.

Defense Argues to Dismiss Some Sandusky Charges

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:16:13 GMT

The judge in Jerry Sandusky's child sexual abuse case is focusing on a defense effort to toss charges related to an alleged victim who's never been identified by investigators.

Cargo Flight Clips Passenger Plane at O'Hare

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:14:37 GMT

Officials say no one was hurt when the wing of a cargo plane taxiing at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport clipped the rudder of an American Eagle flight arriving from Missouri.

Fourth Suspect in Attack of Fla. Soldier Turns Himself In

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:25:33 GMT

The fourth and final suspect is under arrest in connection with the May 13th beating of Army Sergeant Johnny Aparicio.

US Levies New Sanctions On Key Syrian Bank

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:28:16 GMT

The Treasury Department is levying sanctions on a key Syrian bank as it seeks to ratchet up economic pressure on President Bashar Assad's regime.

Etan Patz's Mom: 'Wish This Could All Be Over'

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:26:37 GMT

Julie Patz spoke Tuesday outside her New York City apartment building, a week after a man confessed to killing her 6-year-old son 33 years ago.

Obama Signs Ex-Im Bank Bill Into Law

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:18:02 GMT

President Barack Obama has signed legislation that renews the charter of the Export-Import Bank for three years and increases the bank current $100 billion. The bank is the government promoting U.S. export sales.

Groups to Hold Pre-Democratic Convention Protest

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:55:09 GMT

Charlotte has given permission to a coalition to hold a major protest the weekend before the Democratic National Convention.

Can Beef Recover from 'Pink Slime'?

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:42:57 GMT

USATODAY asks if ground beef can recover from the 'pink slime' controversy that happened earlier this year.

Obama Team to Focus on Romney's Record in Mass.

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:33:22 GMT

President Barack Obama's campaign is opening a new critique of Mitt Romney, focusing attention on the Republican's economic record as governor of Massachusetts.

Forest Wildfire Becomes Largest in NM History

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:31:42 GMT

A massive wildfire in southwestern New Mexico's Gila National Forest is now the largest fire in state history.

Tropical Depression Beryl Headed Back to Atlantic

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:10:27 GMT

Tropical Depression Beryl is heading back toward the ocean as it brings rain to South Carolina.

Romney Clinches GOP Nomination With Texas Win

Tue, 29 May 2012 21:44:04 GMT

It's a triumph of endurance for a candidate who came up short four years ago and had to fight hard this year as voters flirted with a carousel of GOP rivals.

Mitt Romney to Clinch GOP Nomination With Texas Win

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:26:01 GMT

Mitt Romney is spending the day in Colorado and Nevada, but by the end of the evening Texas should give him the delegates he needs to clinch the Republican presidential nomination.

US Remains Opposed to Military Action in Syria

Tue, 29 May 2012 16:24:09 GMT

The White House says it remains opposed to military action in Syria, reasoning that would only lead to more carnage.