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California Public Pension Fund Shifts To Clean Energy

5:20pm September 23, 2014

The California State Teachers' Retirement System is the second-largest public pension fund in the U.S., managing nearly $200 billion. Melissa Block talks to the fund's CEO, Jack Ehnes.

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Cheerleaders' Fair Wage Lawsuits Add To NFL's Problems

5:20pm September 23, 2014

by Emily Green

The NFL is facing public scrutiny about how its players treat women off the field, but the league's troubles also extend to on-field activities. Cheerleaders from five teams have brought fair wage lawsuits.

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House Lawmakers To Hold Hearing On White House Security Issues

1:20pm September 23, 2014

by Tamara Keith

New details are emerging about Friday's incident when a man scaled a fence and reached the White House before the Secret Service subdued him. The incident is prompting questions about lax security.

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Sports

Baseball's Regular Season Winds Down, Playoffs Days Away

1:20pm September 23, 2014

by Tom Goldman

A handful of Major League Baseball teams have clinched their divisions — others are in tight races. This is the final week of baseball's regular season.

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National

Lodging Like A High-End Health Club

12:54pm September 23, 2014

by Kaomi Goetz

In Norwalk, Conn., a new hotel focusing on fitness targets business travelers who want to stick to healthy routines while on the road. It's a new niche for the hospitality industry.

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Coalitions of patient advocates now help steer research funding toward particular projects.

Breast Cancer Patients Seek More Control Over Research Agenda

11:23am September 23, 2014

by Richard Harris

Tired of waiting for a cure for breast cancer, a coalition of activists now leans hard on Congress to steer money to particular research projects. Critics say that approach may miss promising leads.

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With Dark Humor, Anger And Empathy, Women Respond To The NFL

10:21am September 23, 2014

by Jennifer Ludden

Women, who make up 45 percent of the NFL's fan base, are critical of the league's handling of domestic abuse scandals. But some still support their teams and express sympathy for the players.

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Low water levels, like at this reservoir near Gustine, Calif., bring birds and mosquitoes together and help transmit West Nile virus to humans.

In California, Less Water Means More West Nile Virus

8:20am September 23, 2014

by April Dembosky

You'd think that mosquitoes wouldn't like drought, but that's not what's happening in California, where stagnant water breeds more mosquitoes. Cases of West Nile virus have doubled since last year.

Philadelphia Eagles player Zach Ertz attempts to catch a pass during Sunday's game against the Washington Redskins. Congress has seized on recent controversies to attack the NFL's tax-exempt status.

After Major Image Fumbles, NFL Now Runs Into Congress

6:10pm September 22, 2014

by Juana Summers

Domestic violence and child abuse allegations against NFL stars have put the country's most-watched sports league in the congressional spotlight.

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A Secret Service police officer stands nears tourists outside the White House on Monday.

National

Prosecutor Says White House Intruder Had 800 Rounds Of Ammunition In Car

5:42pm September 22, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Omar J. Gonzales, 42, jumped a fence and made it past the White House's North Portico doors before being apprehended by the Secret Service.