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Bid to legalize pot in Calif. sparks debate
September 9, 2010No single election contest this fall combines the buzz and history-making potential of California's Proposition 19, which would make the state the first to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
Rabies found in coyote after attacks on humans
September 9, 2010Tests have found rabies in a coyote that was shot by a policeman after a rash of attacks on humans in a New York City suburb.
NYT: Obama will not extend tax cuts to wealthy
September 9, 2010NYT: President Obama will rule out on Wednesday any compromise that would extend the Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy beyond this year, officials said.
Number of homes burned in Colorado hits 136
September 9, 2010
The number of homes destroyed by a wildfire ripping through foothills near Boulder has hit 136, authorities say.
Crowd boos L.A. police chief
September 9, 2010
An angry crowd greeted Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck with boos, whistles and chants of "justicia!" Wednesday night at a community meeting intended to calm residents after the fatal police shooting of a knife-wielding man.
Dalai Lama gives $50,000 for brain research
September 9, 2010
The Dalai Lama has given $50,000 from his personal trust to support research into the science behind kindness and compassion at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Australia, New Zealand top charity index; U.S. fifth
September 9, 2010Australia and New Zealand shared first place, and the United States tied for fifth, in a first-of-its kind survey ranking 153 nations on the willingness of their citizens to donate time and money to charity.
U.S. training in Yemen reflects wider quest
September 9, 2010
Seldom visible in the Yemeni mountains, the elite U.S. commandos training the Yemen's military represent the Obama administration's quest to fight terrorism without inflaming anti-American sentiment.
Military bans sale of 'Medal of Honor' on bases
September 9, 2010Military bases across the U.S. have banned the sale of a new video game that lets a player pretend to be a Taliban fighter and "shoot" U.S. troops.
Black bear breaks into van, gets stuck inside
September 9, 2010Montana wildlife officials say a black bear that broke into a dozen unlocked vehicles over the past two weeks was trapped, at least temporarily, when a van door slid shut with the animal inside.
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