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Woman sues Deere over racial slurs
Woman sues Deere, claiming the farm-implement company did nothing to stop racial taunts from co-workers, a demotion, and a doll painted black hanging on her garage door. Although woman sues Deere, company declines to comment.
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George Pataki isn't 11th GOP presidential candidate, after all
Former New York Gov. George Pataki has reportedly decided not to enter the crowded field of GOP presidential hopefuls. It's hard to see where he could have carved out some turf, say analysts.
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Straw poll: In Iowa, GOP leans to the right of the right
Iowa's GOP is dominated by social conservatives whose focus is on opposing abortion and gay marriage, say party insiders. That explains why not all Republican presidential hopefuls are competing in the Iowa straw poll on Saturday.
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From Arlington National Cemetery to Facebook, Americans note Memorial Day
Americans relaxed at the end of a three-day weekend marking Memorial Day. But millions of them also paused to remember and to honor those who’d lost their lives in military service.
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Midwest storm: Missouri covered in snow and ice
Midwest storm hit Missouri hard on Tuesday. State government is shutting down, due to the severity of the Midwest storm.
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Minnesota tornadoes kill 3, injure dozens
Minnesota tornadoes on Thursday were responsible for at least 3 deaths and dozens of injuries.
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Florida fights childhood obesity with new gym rule
Schools must comply with a state law requiring children in kindergarten through fifth grade to receive 30 minutes of continuous physical education every day.
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