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WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) — U.S. Senate leaders say they worry New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Mayors Against Illegal Guns’ efforts could cost Democrats control of the chamber. Ads from the Bloomberg-funded
BRADENTON, Fla., May 7 (UPI) — A suspect was apprehended minutes after a man wielding a machete-like knife robbed a Bank of America branch in Bradenton, Fla., authorities said. The Manatee County
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 7 (UPI) — Google’s latest computerized device, the Google Glass, is likely to run into widespread legal challenges, attorneys and market observers say. The computer on an eye
CHICAGO, May 7 (UPI) — Two Chicago aldermen are demanding to know why a police officer removed for official misconduct in 2008 is still on the city payroll. John Haleas was stripped
NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) — U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said it is selling Viagra online to prevent consumers from buying potentially harmful counterfeits. Pfizer also said that each year there 24
NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) — U.S. retail receipts slipped 1 percent in the week ending Saturday, the International Council of Shopping Centers reported Tuesday. The ICSC-Goldman Sachs weekly sales report said
By KAREN BUTLER – NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) — Hollywood actor Samuel L. Jackson admits he was initially disappointed to learn he was too old to play the lead in Quentin
WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) — U.S. President Barack Obama drew a red line Tuesday, vowing to veto the House’s Full Faith and Credit Act if it reaches his desk. The White House
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 7 (UPI) — A former Dallas Cowboys player had a part in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of $25 million, federal officials say. Michael Kiselak, who played
MASON CITY – The Mason City Public Library has a part time Library clerk position open. Applications will be accepted from May 7 until May 20, 2013. Applicants may apply online at
WASHINGTON, May 7 (UPI) — President Obama and South Korea’s new leader stood side by side at the White House Tuesday and vowed to stay united against North Korea’s provocations. In a
Iowa May 7, 2013 – According to a new AFL-CIO report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 93 workers were killed in Iowa in 2011 with a rate of 6.3
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad announced today that retired Brig. Gen. Jodi Tymeson is resigning her post as head of Department of Veterans Affairs to assume her new role as the Chief