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EPA plan would ease air rules for parks
The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing new air-quality rules that would make it easier to build coal-fired power plants and oil refineries near national parks.
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Lieberman to keep committee chair
Sen. Joe Lieberman will keep his chairmanship of the Senate Homeland Security Committee despite hard feelings over his support for GOP nominee John McCain during the presidential campaign.
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Strapped for cash, some tap retirement funds
A growing number of Americans are being forced to trade future comfort for more immediate needs because of the current economic crunch.
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Gasol's 34 helps Lakers bounce back vs. Bulls
Pau Gasol scored 24 of his season-high 34 points in the first half, and the Lakers rebounded from their first setback of the season with a 116-109 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday night. His previous season high was 22 points.
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‘Dancing’ sends Cody back to ‘Montana’
Young Cody Linley was the youngest participant ever on "Dancing With the Stars," and he made it to the final four, but no further.
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Tainted meats point to superbug C. diff in food
A nasty intestinal germ found in hospitals is also showing up in grocery store meats, raising the possibility that C. diff is transmitted through food, research shows.
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Cosmic Log: Bible gets a reality check
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: A prime-time TV show about biblical archaeology presents findings that will annoy believers as well as skeptics — which suggests the show just might be on the right track.
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AAA predicts slight drop in holiday travel
AAA says travel over the Thanksgiving holiday will drop for the first time in six years due to the economic slowdown and fewer flights.
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Offshore wind power could alter ocean currents
Generating wind power at sea may disturb ocean currents and marine ecosystems, according to a new study. Full story
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Doorknobs, TV remotes are germ hot spots
Cold sufferers leave remnants of the bug there, where it can live for days. Full story
