May 20, 2013

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Thousands Turn Out For Nation's Largest Powwow

The three-day Gathering of Nations, North America's largest powwow, drew more than 1,500 competitive dancers and tens of thousands of spectators from across the U.S. and parts of Canada and Mexico.

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Draft Rule Ends Protections For Gray Wolves

A draft U.S. Department of Interior rule obtained by The Associated Press says roughly 6,000 wolves in the Northern Rockies and Great Lakes are enough to prevent the species' extinction

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Mormon Church Pleased With Boy Scouts Proposal

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints posted a statement on its website Thursday saying it's satisfied with the proposal, which the Boy Scouts announced last week and will submit to the BSA National Council at a meeting in Texas the week of May 20.

Senate Passes Bill to Ease FAA Furloughs

The House is expected to vote Friday on a measure that would give the Federal Aviation Administration the budget flexibility needed to avoid furloughing air traffic controllers.

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US Unemployment Aid Applications Drop to 339K

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to a seasonally adjusted 339,000, the second-lowest level in more than five years. The decline suggests hiring is improving from last month's sluggish pace.

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Prom Spending Is on the Rise Again

The prom spending is on the rise again. The recession forced parents and teens to cut back on spending for the annual high school dance, but wallets are finally opening again.

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NFL Draft To Hold Moment Of Silence For Tragedies

Commissioner Roger Goodell said at a pre-draft event Wednesday that the league would recognize the two tragedies that took place last week. The three-day draft begins Thursday night with the first round.

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PETA Buys Shares of SeaWorld Stock

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PETA has purchased newly-issued shares of SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., the theme park company that often has been the target of the animal rights group's protests.

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