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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Acting IRS commissioner repeatedly failed to tell Congress that tea party groups were targeted

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Friday, May 03, 2013  All seven students were taken to Lake Regional Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries

Sunday, April 28, 2013 

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Columbia apartment fire highlights need for renters to have insurance to cover the cost of replacing their possessions.

Friday, April 05, 2013  White House focus on Asia bolstered as US, China find common ground against Pyongyang threat

Monday, April 01, 2013  With big political issues seemingly settled, Gang of Eight turns to immigration plan's details

Friday, March 08, 2013  New TSA policy allowing small knives and bats on airliners fuels growing protest

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Kentucky senator uses rare filibuster to block vote on President Obama's nominee to lead CIA

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  TSA officials announced a new policy that allows airline passengers to carry small knives on planes.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Flyers call policy allowing small knives, baseball bats, golf clubs on planes 'common sense'

Friday, March 01, 2013  Obama still betting on a big fiscal deal as automatic cuts kick in, but odds weigh against him

Friday, February 22, 2013  Snowstorm promising messy Upper Midwest commute after shuttering Missouri airports, blanketing Kansas

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two families share affection for Scouts, differ sharply on whether no-gays policy should stay

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  If approved by the Scouts' national executive board, possibly as soon as next week, the change would be another momentous milestone for America's gay-rights movement.