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U.S. Judge Overturns Prop. 8 In Gay Rights Victory

Federal judge overturns California's Prop 8 in a significant gay-rights Victory.
Posted: 08/04/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

BP Says 'Static Kill' Is Holding Back Flow Of Oil

As BP engineers were monitoring the well's stability and deciding whether to pump in cement, the federal government released a report concluding that 75 percent of the oil spilled in the Gulf of Mexico no longer poses a potential risk to the shoreline. But that may not tell the full story.
Posted: 08/04/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Health Care Fight Heats Up Over New Tax Report Repeal Effort

A battle is being waged by small businesses, accountants, and members of Congress to repeal a new tax reporting requirement in the health law. But it could raise $16 billion for the government.
Posted: 07/30/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Cities, Websites And Hotels At Odds Over Taxes

Online travel companies such as Orbitz and Expedia don't believe they need to collect taxes on the full amount they charge for hotel rooms. This has led to a big lobbying fight in Congress and dozens of lawsuits nationwide.
Posted: 07/30/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attack Risk

Calcium supplements are widely prescribed, particularly among women over 50, as a way to reduce fractures and increase bone density. But a new study suggests those pills carry some potential risks for your heart.
Posted: 07/30/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Midwives Object To Analysis Of Risk To Babies Born At Home

An editorial in a leading medical journal says while studies have shown it's safe for moms to give birth at home, it's not clear the same is true for babies. It advises women with high-risk pregnancies opt to deliver in a hospital.
Posted: 07/30/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Durable Goods Orders Down 1 Percent In June

Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods fell broadly in June as the fragile recovery continued to slow. The Commerce Department said demand for durable goods dropped 1 percent -- the second straight monthly decline and the largest drop since August 2009.
Posted: 07/28/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Report Says Minnesota Beaches Among Cleanest, Florida's Among Dirtiest

The Gulf oil spill has caused 10 times the number of beach closures so far this year, compared to all of last year, says a new report.
Posted: 07/28/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Ariz. Immigration Law A Challenge For Police

The controversial law would present local law enforcement agencies with a dilemma. If they don't enforce it vigorously, they can be sued. But if they do, they know they will be.
Posted: 07/28/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

Life Insurance Firms Profit From Death Benefits

Life insurance companies boost their bottom lines by holding on to death benefits owed to families of service members and millions of other Americans, an investigation by Bloomberg Markets magazine found. Cindy Lohman, whose son was killed in Afghanistan, says she feels betrayed by his life insurance company, Prudential.
Posted: 07/28/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines

One More Ride On The Space Shuttle (Simulator)

Houston, we have a problem. The U.S. Space Shuttle program is shutting down. After 30 years, two tragedies, and 130 successful missions that seemed to make space flight almost routine, the shuttle program is coming to a close. What's next in manned space flight for America is unclear.
Posted: 07/24/2010 News Headlines / Storys Provided by : NPR News Headlines