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Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. (center), listens to testimony during a hearing on the immigration bill on April 22.

Fears Of Killing Immigration Bill Doomed Same-Sex Amendment

6:40pm May 22, 2013

by David Welna

Amid warnings the proposal would shatter support for the measure, Democrats backed away from a provision that would allow gay U.S. citizens to sponsor foreign-born spouses for green cards. Advocates for gay and lesbian immigration rights accused Democrats of caving in to threats.

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Oklahoma's Gov. Fallin On Lifesaving, Recovery Efforts

1:05pm May 22, 2013

David Greene talks to Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin about the cleanup and recovery efforts in her state after Monday's tornado that devastated the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore.

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David Beckham spent six years in the U.S. with the LA Galaxy before returning to Europe earlier this year.

Backing Becks: Don't Knock The Soccer Star's Talents

9:29am May 22, 2013

by Frank Deford

After the announcement that David Beckham is retiring, there's been much discussion about how good of an athlete he's really been. Sports commentator Frank Deford says Beckham's talents have been overlooked.

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Worker Charles Lee sorts through clothes at Mac Recycling near Baltimore. Textile recycling is a huge international business, and a small facility like Mac ships about 80 tons of clothes each week to buyers around the world.

The Global Afterlife Of Your Donated Clothes

9:04pm May 21, 2013

by Jackie Northam

The deadly collapse of a textile factory in Bangladesh has heightened awareness about cheap clothes. Many Americans have become used to inexpensive clothing, but the garments are also discarded at a remarkable rate: Billions of pounds of clothing are recycled each year; nearly half is exported.

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Latest Health Hurdle: Buying Insurance Without A Bank Account

5:43pm May 21, 2013

by Sarah Varney

Most health plans accept a credit card for the first month's premium and then require customers to pay monthly with a check or an electronic transfer from a bank account. For people without a banking relationship, these transactions can be tricky.

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IRS Inspector General To Review Handling Of Conservative Groups

5:43pm May 21, 2013

by Peter Overby

One commissioner ran the IRS when it engaged in targeted scrutiny of conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. A second commissioner was in charge when the agency continued to withhold information from Congress. On Tuesday, they testified together for the first time, to the Senate Finance Committee.

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As FEMA Heads To Oklahoma, Agency Worries About Finances

5:43pm May 21, 2013

by Brian Naylor

President Obama has promised the people of Moore, Okla., that the U.S. is "there for them, behind them, as long as it takes." That means, at least in part, sending in FEMA to provide disaster relief: temporary housing, loans, equipment and repairs. And while there appears to be enough money for now, there is some concern that between sequestration and political gridlock, money could become an issue.

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Tornado Leaves Moore, Okla., Neighborhoods Unrecognizable

5:43pm May 21, 2013

Melissa Block and Robert Siegel have the latest on the tornado that caused major damage in Moore, Okla., on Monday.

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LA Mayoral Candidates Try To Persuade Voters To Pay Attention

4:46pm May 21, 2013

by Kirk Siegler

City Councilman Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel are in an all-out blitz for votes ahead of Tuesday's election to replace the term-limited Antonio Villaraigosa. But observers say the race hasn't garnered much interest — even though Greuel could become the first female mayor.

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When Tornadoes Are A Way Of Life

2:14pm May 21, 2013

Monday's tornado tore through parts of Oklahoma City at 200 miles per hour and killed at least 24 people. Many more are missing orinjured. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks to KOSU reporter Michael Cross and to meteorologist Paul Douglas about why it's so hard to track tornadoes.

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