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UN group backs gay rights for the 1st time

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 03:59 PM PDT

Participants walk during the Rainbow Pride Parade in Bratislava, Slovakia, June 4.The United Nations endorsed the rights of gay, lesbian and transgender people for the first time ever Friday, passing a resolution hailed as historic by the U.S. and other backers and decried by African and Islamic countries.




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Weiner's fabulous retirement perks

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 03:44 PM PDT

Anthony Weiner may be resigning, but he's entitled —for the rest of his life— to a pension, quality health care, and a parking space on Capitol Hill.Anthony Weiner may be resigning, but he's entitled —for the rest of his life— to a pension, quality health care, and a parking space on Capitol Hill.




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United fined for drug, alcohol testing violations

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 11:27 AM PDT

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday that it is proposing a $584,375 civil penalty against United Airlines for allegedly violating regulations for drug and alcohol testing of "safety-sensitive" employees.

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Stocks have their first winning week since April 

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 03:17 PM PDT

Signs that a solution to Greece's debt problems could be near helped the U.S. stock market eke out its first week of gains since April.

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'Barefoot Bandit' pleads guilty in deal

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 01:49 PM PDT

Colton Harris-Moore took this photograph of himself in July 2009 while on the run.An accused serial burglar and thief dubbed the "Barefoot Bandit" pleaded guilty on Friday under a deal with prosecutors to settle charges pending against him in federal and state court.




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theGrio: TV overload fueling childhood obesity?

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 03:35 PM PDT



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Buzz Aldrin breaks up with third wife

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:57 PM PDT

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin, who holds celebrity status for his space feats as well as his TV spots, is seeking a divorce from his third wife.Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Apollo 11 moonwalker Buzz Aldrin, who holds celebrity status for his space feats as well as his TV spots, is seeking a divorce from his third wife.




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Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:57 PM PDT

Cubs spoil Girardi's return to Wrigley

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 04:09 PM PDT

The Cubs' Doug Davis pitched into the eighth inning against the Yankees en route to picking up his first victory of the season Friday.Doug Davis pitched into the eighth inning in easily his best start of the season and the Chicago Cubs began a rare series against the New York Yankees with a 3-1 victory on Friday.




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Boy wears dress to school, gets suspended

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 01:58 PM PDT

Sam Saurs.Sam Saurs, 15, was doing it as a challenge after telling his mother that wearing high heels wouldn't be that tough.




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Giffords to visit hometown of Tucson

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 03:23 PM PDT

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords hasn't been back to Tucson since she was shot five months ago.Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' staff says the Arizona congresswoman will visit Tucson over the weekend, her first time back to her hometown since January.




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UK blocks UPS air cargo over security

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 02:11 PM PDT

A UPS van arrives back at a depot in north London on Friday. The shipping company has been barred from moving air cargo through some U.K. facilities because of security flaws.U.S.-based shipping firm UPS has been ordered to stop moving air cargo through some of its U.K. facilities because of security flaws, the British government said Friday.




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Obama admin to end health care waivers

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 01:55 PM PDT

The Obama administration says it will end a controversial health care waiver program in September.

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Pawlenty camp: He 'screwed up' in debate

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 12:05 PM PDT

"The Pawlenty team is united and confident in our strategy to take the fight to Mitt Romney on health care," the official said.

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Slideshow: When dads get awkward

Posted: 16 Jun 2011 10:33 AM PDT

The awkward photo franchise is at it again — and this time, they're looking at you, popThe awkward photo franchise is at it again — and this time, they're looking at you, pop




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'Great value' seen in Obama, Boehner golf outing

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 03:17 PM PDT

Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, golfs at the Pro Am for the AT&T National golf tournament at Congressional Country Club July 1, 2009.The White House says President Barack Obama's golf outing Saturday with Republican House Speaker John Boehner is a good way for the leaders to get together in a relaxed setting.




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Posted: 17 Jun 2011 03:17 PM PDT

Video: Lehman Brothers moment unfolding in Greece?

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 01:14 PM PDT

June 17: CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera explains how financial troubles in Greece could hurt the US. (Other)CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera explains how financial troubles in Greece could hurt the US. (Martin Bashir)




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Twister-hit town helped by others with its name

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 01:21 PM PDT

After the Alabama town of Phil Campbell was ravaged by a tornado that killed more than two dozen people, a select group from around the world offered to help: men named Phil Campbell.

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Video: Autistic boy wins court case, takes dog to school

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 11:35 AM PDT

June 17: In a ground-breaking case, a California judge rules that an autistic boy's therapy dog can accompany him to school. KNBC's Vikki Vargas reports. (NBC News Channel)In a ground-breaking case, a California judge rules that an autistic boy's therapy dog can accompany him to school. KNBC's Vikki Vargas reports. (NBC News)




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