The Justice Department hopes the guidelines for federal agencies will be a model for local departments, but critics say they aren’t strong enough.
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Maine officials seek severance pay for Verso paper workers
State labor officials say state law requires workers to be paid within one regular pay period after employment ends.
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Prince William delivers impassioned speech against illegal wildlife trade: Video
The Duke began his U.S. tour by branding the illegal wildlife trade as one of the most ‘insidious forms of corruption’ in the world. He told delegates at a Washington conference on Monday that some animal parts are worth more then their weight in gold.
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Mobile apps still collecting information on kids
The 2013 Child Online Privacy Protection Act has done little to stop app developers from collecting vast amounts of data.
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McDonald’s plans customized burgers as U.S. sales fall
The ‘Create Your Taste’ program, which lets people build their own burgers by tapping on a touchscreen, is a major departure for the chain.
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Merck joins war on ‘superbugs’ with $8.4 billion acquisition
Antibiotic-resistant infections are linked to 23,000 deaths in the United States annually, and the CDC has called the problem a threat to both health and economic stability.
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Chicago scientists open Egyptian mummy coffin
The 2,500-year-old mummified remains of a 14-year-old boy will need some repairs before traveling to an exhibit.
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University of Virginia urged to end suspension of fraternities
The pressure comes after Rolling Stone magazine backtracks on a story about an alleged rape there.
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U.S. military facing tight deadline in Afghanistan
Obama’s withdrawal aims to halve troop strength there by the end of 2015.
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In Mexico, some closure in a sea of anguish over missing students
A father learns the news that his son’s death is confirmed, but 42 other families still weigh hope against horror.