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From Politics & Policy 4:12 pm

Pakistan Plans To Re-Open NATO Supply Routes To Afghanistan

Islamabad has ordered government officials to end a supply route blockade against NATO forces, said Pakistan Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira on Wednesday.

From Politics & Policy 3:56 pm

Global Losses From Greek Euro Zone Exit Could Reach €1 Trillion

The financial markets appear to have already priced in Greece’s departure from the euro bloc.

From Politics & Policy 3:42 pm

James Abdnor, South Dakota Senator Who Ousted George McGovern, Dies At 89

James Abdnor, the former U.S. senator from South Dakota most known for ousting former Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern from the senate seat, died Wednesday of natural causes. He was 89.

From Society 3:29 pm

Arizona Wildfires Grow; Firefighters Working To Prevent Gladiator Fire From Spreading

Firefighters in Arizona continue to battle wildfires growing across the state Wednesday and are working to prevent a large blaze near the Crown King community from moving into an area where it could rapidly spread.

From Politics & Policy 3:12 pm

Study Slams EPA's Draft Fracking Report On Wyoming Water Pollution

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is again under fire for a draft study released late last year that suggests natural gas drilling contaminated ground water.

From Politics & Policy 3:05 pm

Thanks, Newt: Joe Biden Hits Romney's Bain Record

Picking up where Newt Gingrich left off, Vice President Joe Biden cast Mitt Romney's investment firm, Bain Capital, as an example of predatory capitalism that exploits workers.

The U.S. military has warned that it reserves the right to retaliate with military force if come under cyberattacks and has begun a legal framework to cover offensive operations.

From Politics & Policy 3:01 pm

NDAA Veto Threat: White House Rejects Provisions of House Defense Bill

While the Obama administration rejected to several section's of the House's proposed NDAA bill, a controversial indefinite detention provision for terrorism suspects was not among them.

From Politics & Policy 2:28 pm

Fed Keeps Bond-Buying Door Open: Minutes

U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers kept the door open to a fresh round of monetary stimulus, citing downside risks to a moderately expanding economy, according to minutes for the central bank's April meeting.

House Minority Leaser Nancy Pelosi had much to say in the debate over women's contraceptive coverage.

From Politics & Policy 1:13 pm

Republican Violence Against Women Act Draws White House Veto Threat

The Obama administration has joined Democratic lawmakers in denouncing a Republican-sponsored measure to renew the Violence Against Women Act, saying the bill rolls back needed safeguards against domestic violence.

A resident looks at the price of gasoline as she fuels up her car at a gas station in South Beach

From Politics & Policy 1:00 pm

Ethanol In Gasoline Potentially Harmful To Millions Of Engines, Says Report

A new blend of ethanol in gasoline could likely cause billions in damages to millions of engines across the country said a final report released by the Coordinating Research Council on Wednesday.