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When Minnesota approves gay marriage, does Supreme Court listen? Maybe
In the past two weeks the number of states recognizing same-sex marriages has risen from nine to 12, with new marriage bills signed into law in Rhode Island, Delaware, and – on Tuesday – in Minnesota. Continue reading
Federal government creates more low-wage jobs than Walmart
The federal government is better at creating low-paying jobs than Wal-Mart and McDonald’s combined, according to a new report.A study released earlier this month from the public policy group Demos states that through various forms of government funding in the private sector, nearly two million people are making $12 an hour or less. The number of workers at Wal-Mart and McDonald’s together at $12 a… Continue reading
Cameron on U.S. trip to learn Boston lessons, discuss Syria
By Andrew Osborn WASHINGTON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit Boston on Monday to learn more about the bombings there after a meeting with President Barack Obama aimed at helping broker a Syrian peace deal and spurring talks on an EU-U.S. trade pact Continue reading
Car bombs kill 43 in Turkey near Syrian border
By Mehmet Emin Caliskan REYHANLI, Turkey (Reuters) – Twin car bombs killed 43 people and wounded many more in a Turkish town near the Syrian border on Saturday and the government said it suspected Syrian involvement. The bombing increased fears that Syria's civil war was dragging in neighboring states despite renewed diplomatic moves towards ending two years of fighting in which more than 70,000 people have been killed. … Continue reading
Born to be wild? Nev. weighs letting bikers split lanes
The motorcyclists’ maneuver known as lane splitting is currently illegal in 49 states. Continue reading
Prince Harry To Visit Diana Charity On US Trip
Diana, Princess of Wales will be uppermost in her son’s thoughts today as Prince Harry arrives in the United States. Continue reading
U.S. companies’ overseas earnings hit $1.9 trillion
By Dena Aubin NEW YORK (Reuters) – Large U.S. companies boosted their offshore earnings by 15 percent last year to a record $1.9 trillion, avoiding hefty tax bills by keeping the profits abroad, according to a new report Continue reading
For pets’ quality of life, some spots better than others
Study finds that certain states offer dogs and cats better chance at long, healthy lives. Continue reading
No early warning for U.S. on Israeli strikes in Syria
By Tabassum Zakaria and Deborah Charles WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States was not given any warning before air strikes in Syria against what Western and Israeli officials say were weapons headed for Hezbollah militants, a U.S. Continue reading
Karzai urges Taliban to fight Afghan enemies after Pakistan clash
KABUL (Reuters) – Afghan President Hamid Karzai called on the Taliban on Saturday to fight Afghanistan's enemies in what was widely seen as a swipe against Pakistan days after the neighbors' security forces clashed on their border. Karzai's remarks are likely to unsettle already shaky ties with Pakistan and come as the United States wants Pakistan to help Afghanistan persuade the Taliban to engage in peace talks ahead of the withdrawal of most foreign troops by the end of next year. … Continue reading
