Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
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All Dan Sligh saw was a “big puff of dust” and then the water as a section over the Skagit River collapsed. “I hit the brakes and we went off .. you hold on as tight as you can.”
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President Barack Obama defends the use of drones and hints at giving law enforcement more authority to seize communications.
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The National Hurricane Center is offering easier-to-understand maps and advice about the abnormal rise of sea water during storms.
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The jury charged with deciding whether Jodi Arias will get the death penalty or life in prison for murdering her ex-boyfriend gives up, meaning the penalty phase of the trial must start over.
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The Boy Scouts of America have voted to allow openly gay boys and teens, drawing praise from more liberal factions, but some conservatives are threatening to defect.
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Labor unions were among the new health care law’s strongest supporters, but they now worry whether the law might result in less coverage for their members.
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The forecast for summer travel is showing steady improvement over last year, but consumers might still see higher lodging and transport costs.
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Requiring storm shelters in tornado-prone Oklahoma might sound like a great idea, but local authorities say many can’t afford them, and bristle at government mandates.
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Two California legislators introduce a bill that would require manufacturers to figure out how keep plastic out of state waterways.
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Craft brewers around the country are teaming up raise money for military families through the sale of a specially-brewed beer.
