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Polar bears to be protected species
May 15, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Interior Department declared the polar bear a threatened species Wednesday because of the loss of Arctic sea ice but also cautioned the decision should not be viewed as a path to » Full Story
Senate sends oil bill to president
May 15, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The Senate late Wednesday approved and sent to the White House legislation directing President Bush to temporarily halt oil shipments into the government's emergency reserve, hoping » Full Story
Michigan Girl Scout sells 17,328 boxes of cookies
May 15, 2008
DETROIT (AP) _ A Girl Scout sold 17,328 boxes of the group's signature cookies this year by setting up shop on a street corner, shattering her troop's old mark and probably setting a national record. » Full Story
Congress urges Bush to halt oil reserve shipments
May 14, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to challenge President Bush to temporarily halt the daily shipment of thousands of barrels of oil into the government's emergency reserve. » Full Story
US foreclosure filings surge 65 percent in April
May 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- More U.S. » Full Story