In Exercise Accident, Sen. Harry Reid Breaks Ribs, Bones In Face
Reid, a former boxer, is fine and "will return to Washington this weekend and will be in the office Tuesday," his office said.
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With Rescue Dogs In Demand, More Shelters Look Far Afield For Fido
In many parts of the country, demand for adoptive pets outstrips the supply of healthy dogs. Many shelters and rescue groups now import dogs from other states — and even other countries.
Judge Says Florida Clerks Have Duty To Issue Marriage Licenses To Gay Couples
The clarification to a previous opinion means gay marriages will begin in the state next week. The judge says the issue of gay marriage is settled.
Ohio State Beats Alabama, Will Play Oregon For Championship
Ohio State advanced to the College Football Playoff championship game against Oregon by beating Alabama 42-35. Earlier, Oregon defeated Florida State 59-20.
Age 85 And Still Stylish On The Streets Of Berlin
In Berlin, street fashion's trendiest figure is Ali Akdeniz, age 85. His dapper attire is the focus of a blog that went viral. Its creator, Zoe Spawton, won Germany's most prestigious design prize.
Potent Powdered Caffeine Raises Safety Worries
With two young men dead, the Food and Drug Administration is considering banning sales to consumers of a highly concentrated form of pure caffeine. It's too easy to overdose, officials warn.
WATCH: Mario Cuomo's Speech At The 1984 Democratic Convention
The speech catapulted Cuomo onto the national scene and cemented the three-time New York governor as one of the last avatars for New Deal liberalism.
More States Raise Minimum Wage, But Debate Continues
The minimum wage goes up in more than 20 states as the new year begins. President Obama wants the federal minimum to go up even more, but some affected industries say it will put a chill on hiring.
New Year Brings New Batch Of Laws On Chickens, Recycling And Consent
In California, a law defines when "yes" means "yes" in an effort to reduce sexual assaults on college campuses. And in New York, residents are now required to recycle old electronics.
Military's Preschool Program Considered A National Model
There are two million children of U.S. military servicemen and women. And by many accounts the military has long done a good job of helping with their education, especially in preschool.