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Senate passes bill letting states collect taxes for Internet sales; skeptical House awaits

YoopyaMay 7, 2013September 2, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the

Search for burial spot for suspected marathon bomber stalls; compensation fund plans discussed

YoopyaMay 7, 2013September 2, 20240

BOSTON (AP) — Despite more than 100 offers, a Massachusetts funeral director is striking out in his search for a burial location for the body

Obama hosts South Korea’s new president to show united front against North Korean threats

YoopyaMay 7, 2013September 2, 20240

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and South Korea’s new leader Park Geun-hye hope to present a strong front against North Korea’s nuclear threats during

Long before youth referee’s death, many feared consequences of decline in sportsmanship

YoopyaMay 7, 2013September 2, 20240

The football teams were still on the field, exchanging the traditional postgame handshakes, when Pete McCabe walked by. The veteran referee heard another official call

Limo driver, survivor offer different views of Calif. limo fire that killed 5 women

YoopyaMay 7, 2013September 5, 20240

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — As smoke thickened and a fire grew in the back of a limousine, Nelia Arellano desperately tried to squeeze through

Buffett says economy on mend, bonds ‘terrible’ investment

YoopyaMay 6, 2013September 8, 20240

(Reuters) – Warren Buffett said the U.S. economy is gradually improving, but low interest rates have made bonds “terrible investments” while stocks remain “reasonably priced.”

Obamacare is on the horizon, but will enough people sign up?

YoopyaMay 6, 2013September 5, 20240

(Reuters) – Healthcare reform should be the signature Democratic achievement of President Barack Obama’s presidency. But with “Obamacare” five months from show time, Democrats are worried about whether enough