A skull thought to be that of a Civil War soldier is actually at least 700 years old, and from the Southwest.
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Oil industry wastewater threatens California aquifers
The state needs ‘a big course correction’ on wastewater disposal, an EPA official warns.
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Stock traders roar no more as tech takes over
The iconic trading pits have gone quiet as computers now make almost all of the trades.
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Prolific historian Martin Gilbert dies
He documented the life of Winston Churchill, the events of World War II and the Holocaust, the founding of the state of Israel and the course of the 20th century in more than 80 volumes.
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IRS rehired ex-workers with issues
A federal government watchdog says 824 rehired people had performance problems in the past.
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Verizon selling businesses in three states
The largest U.S. cellphone carrier is selling its California, Florida and Texas wireline businesses.
Posted inNation & World
Pope says it’s OK to spank children
A Vatican official says Francis was not advocating cruelty, but helping someone to grow and mature.
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World Cup Skiing: Torn tendon knocks Miller off the comeback trail
The American had a strong run going until a mishap with a gate sent him head over heels.
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Republicans debate No Child law, and Democrats feel left behind
The House Republican majority is pushing a bill that had passed earlier with no Democratic votes.
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RadioShack files for bankruptcy after efforts to reorganize fail
The company has struggled in recent years as the wireless business has become more competitive.