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Nation & World

Published
May 24, 2013

Hurricane center: Beware of the storm surge

Large death tolls have been blamed on storm surge, so forecasters are trying to do a better job of predicting it and explaining it.
Published
May 24, 2013

Another strong hurricane season on horizon

The six-month hurricane season begins June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates a 70 percent chance of 13 to 20 named storms.
Published
May 24, 2013

I-5 bridge collapse survivor: ‘You hold on’

It was not known what caused the collapse of the bridge about 60 miles north of Seattle but investigators were talking late Thursday to a commercial truck driver whose rig was believed to have struck the structure.
Published
May 23, 2013

IRS official who took the Fifth has been replaced

A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner has been placed on administrative leave.
Published
May 23, 2013

Conservatives struggling to expand IRS scandal – so far

Conservatives hoping someone high up ordered the targeting – or even knew about it – have yet to find any the evidence they're looking for.

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Published
May 23, 2013

N.H. Senate votes to keep stand-your-ground law

New Hampshire residents can continue to use deadly force as a first option when responding to a threat in a public place.
Published
May 23, 2013

Anti-war protester shouts at Obama during speech

At one point Obama said he was willing to "cut the young lady some slack" because the issues he was addressing are worth being passionate about.
Published
May 23, 2013

Two more suspects arrested in London terror attack

Islamic hardliners say the man who appeared with bloody hands in a video following the attack on a British soldier is a convert from Christianity.
Published
May 23, 2013

Obama defends drone strikes but says no cure-all

The president also announces a renewed push to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba.
Published
May 23, 2013

King co-sponsors bill requiring independent drone strike analysis

The legislation would require the creation of a “red team” to analyze data purporting to support a “targeted strike” against U.S.. citizens and report back to intelligence agencies within 15 days.