Gay and lesbian couples flock to California courts to wed

In Los Angeles County alone, over 600 marriage license applications were logged over the weekend

, Associated Press Tuesday, Jul 2, 2013 12:49 PM UTC
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“Emotional” Pistorius resumes track routine

His agent reports the Paralympic runner is now training for the first time since the killing of his girlfriend

, Associated Press Friday, Jun 28, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 11
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San Francisco celebrates after Supreme Court rulings

Thousands took to the streets in California after the DOMA and Prop 8 decisions

, Associated Press Thursday, Jun 27, 2013 12:51 PM UTC
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Civil rights groups sue NYPD over Muslim spying

A new lawsuit claims surveillance has hindered the ability of residents to freely practice their religion

and , Associated Press Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013 9:12 PM UTC
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Booz Allen Hamilton shares plunge

Stocks are down after the company's employee, Edward Snowden, stepped forward as the NSA whistleblower

, Associated Press Monday, Jun 10, 2013 3:15 PM UTC
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2 IRS workers put on leave

Both allegedly accepted $1,100 worth of free food and other items at a 2010 conference

, Associated Press Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 7:30 PM UTC
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Burt Bacharach opens up on daughter’s suicide

The 84-year-old singer bares his darkest secrets in his newly released autobiography

, Associated Press Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8:48 PM UTC
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Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74

Manzarek is among the most notable keyboard players in rock history

, Associated Press Monday, May 20, 2013 9:45 PM UTC 27
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Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy

In a NYT op-ed she said she had the procedure because she is genetically predisposed to breast cancer

, Associated Press Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:00 AM UTC
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Study: Fish oil doesn’t help prevent heart attacks

New research suggests the capsules may not limit the risk of serious heart problems

, Associated Press Wednesday, May 8, 2013 10:00 PM UTC
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Enron’s CEO could see sentence cut

Jeffrey Skilling is currently serving a 24-year prison sentence for his role in the company's collapse

, Associated Press Wednesday, May 8, 2013 9:45 PM UTC
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Accidental child shooting in Kentucky sparks gun debate

A 5-year old accidentally shot his sister with a gun made by a company that markets for children

and , Associated Press Thursday, May 2, 2013 3:25 PM UTC 39
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Study: Medicaid improves mental health for uninsured

But new research suggests it's less effective in treating physical conditions like high blood pressure

, Associated Press Wednesday, May 1, 2013 9:15 PM UTC
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Obama hints at military action in Syria

On Tuesday, the president reiterated he'd prefer to have international backing before escalating U.S. involvement

, Associated Press Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 9:45 PM UTC
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Boston nurses tell of bloody marathon aftermath

"We had to fight back our own fears, hold their hands as we were wrapping their legs."

, Associated Press Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 8:59 PM UTC
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Beleaguered caregivers getting help from apps

New technologies are assisting those with aging parents

, Associated Press Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 7:00 PM UTC
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Serbia to approve Kosovo reconciliation deal

The deal could put both states on the path to E.U. membership

, Associated Press Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 6:00 PM UTC
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Five days of fear: What happened in Boston

A reconstruction of the week

, Associated Press Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 5:58 PM UTC
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Thousands run in NYC, elsewhere to support Boston

London's marathon began with a moment of silence

, Associated Press Sunday, Apr 21, 2013 5:15 PM UTC
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America’s terrible week

"It's been a tough week," said President Obama, "But we've seen the character of our country once more"

, Associated Press Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 2:39 PM UTC
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Boston pays its respects after bombings

Crowds gathered on Boylston Street to celebrate and mourn after the capture of the bombing suspect

and , Associated Press Saturday, Apr 20, 2013 2:36 PM UTC
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Family claims accused ricin mailer is mentally ill

Paul Kevin Curtis' wife says he is bipolar and may have gone off his medication

and , Associated Press Friday, Apr 19, 2013 3:17 PM UTC
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New app helps Icelanders avoid accidental incest

The app lets users "bump" phones, and emits a warning alarm if the phone owners are distantly related

and , Associated Press Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 4:01 PM UTC
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Pulitzer means sales spike for fiction winner

Adam Johnson's "The Orphan Master's Son" was in the top 10 on Amazon.com as of midday Tuesday

Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 4:45 PM UTC
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Marathon victims had “variety of sharp objects” in wounds

Doctors believe the metal fragments came from the bomb and not from the environment

Tuesday, Apr 16, 2013 3:15 PM UTC
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Tax Day’s dirty secret: There’s no penalty for filing late

Few taxpayers realize that you only have to pay a fee if you already owe back taxes

, Associated Press Monday, Apr 15, 2013 6:38 PM UTC
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Investors dump Microsoft, PC stocks following bleak report

Wall Street reacts to new evidence laptop and desktop machines are becoming obsolete

, Associated Press Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 10:01 PM UTC 10
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Soviet spacecraft possibly spotted on Mars

NASA images reveal what may be parts of a Soviet ship that landed on the red planet in 1971

, Associated Press Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 9:53 PM UTC
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Georgia firefighters taken hostage “relieved” ordeal over

All five are in good condition following a police raid that left the suspected gunman dead

and , Associated Press Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 11:26 AM UTC
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Will schools stop teaching typing?

Instructors fear that predictive keyboards on tablet touch screens will make typing classes obsolete

Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 11:43 AM UTC 15
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Defiant Iran announces two nuclear-related projects

Both would expand the country's ability to extract and process uranium, potentially for atomic weapons

, Associated Press Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 11:45 AM UTC
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Louisville captures NCAA title

Twenty-two points off the bench from Luke Hancock helped the Cardinals outlast the Michigan Wolverines 82-76

, Associated Press Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 11:10 AM UTC
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House revives cyber bill maligned by privacy groups

The legislation would let industry and the federal government swap information on the latest cyber threats

, Associated Press Monday, Apr 8, 2013 10:15 PM UTC
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JCP ousts CEO Johnson

Apple vet couldn't turn around fortunes after coming aboard in 2011

, Associated Press Monday, Apr 8, 2013 9:45 PM UTC
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Postal Service still losing money despite customer growth

More delivery points means higher costs, and the combination of the two is proving financially dicey

, Associated Press Monday, Apr 8, 2013 6:32 PM UTC 10
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Chile exhumes body of Pablo Neruda

Officials are hoping to solve the four-decade old mystery of the celebrated poet's death

, Associated Press Monday, Apr 8, 2013 4:45 PM UTC
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Qatar donates $500 million to war-ravaged Darfur

The announcement comes on the heels of an international conference seeking ways to boost stability in the region

Monday, Apr 8, 2013 2:25 PM UTC
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