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Cherry blossoms are already out at the Washington Capitol as a key cutoff deadline passes to move bills out of their House of origin.

Bills Die, Live To See Another Day As Washington Legislature Heads Into Second Half

Washington lawmakers have approved a flurry of bills -- and killed a bunch too -- as they crossed a key deadline in the 105-day session.

Emelin, 15, spoke at the United Nations this week about her efforts to improve the health and education in her town in Guatemala.

Meet The 15-Year-Old From Rural Guatemala Who Addressed The U.N.

Back in 2012, Emelin asked the mayor to help the girls of her town. He laughed in her face. But she didn't give up. This week, she told the U.N. General Assembly about her efforts.

Northwest Lawmakers Chastise Forest Service for Limiting Public Input

Eleven northwest members of Congress of both parties have admonished the U-S Forest Service on its plan to limit public hearings on forest management…

Lincoln, Neb., is home to several startups, which use the city's low cost of living and high quality of life to attract workers.

Silicon Prairie: Tech Startups Find A Welcoming Home In The Midwest

Some entrepreneurs are leaving the high-tech hot spots of San Francisco, New York and the Silicon Valley for greener pastures in a place that actually has greener pastures: Lincoln, Neb.

Idaho preschool teacher Mary Allen listens to one of her students during their afternoon snack time. The state doesn't have public preschool, so programs are paid for through a hodgepodge of funding sources.

In Idaho School District, Preschool At Risk Without Federal Funds

Congress has not reauthorized special assistance for rural communities this year. But to pay for extra programs like preschool, Basin School District doesn't have many other options.

California Bishop Tapped For Role in Spokane

Catholic officials announced Thursday that Spokane has a new leader. The Pope has appointed Bishop Thomas Anthony Daly as the 7th Bishop of the Spokane…

Mexican federal police escort Servando Gomez (center), aka "La Tuta," in a helicopter upon his arrival at the airport in Mexico City on Feb. 27. The most-wanted drug lord presided over the Knights Templar cartel in western Michoacan state.

Mexico Takes Out Cartel Heads, But Crime Continues To Climb

Mexican authorities have scored some big arrests of major drug cartel leaders in recent weeks. But most experts say that's not enough: Police, legal and judicial institutions need strengthening.

Palestinian protesters look out at the Israeli settlement of Modiin Illit during a demonstration last month in the West Bank town of Bilin, near Ramallah. Both candidates are concerned about their country's relations with the Palestinians.

2 Israeli Candidates Struggle With Nation's Uncertain Future

The women, running for the Israeli parliament, share little beyond that concern. One sees a two-state solution as hopeless and supports West Bank settlers. The other sees them as an obstacle to peace.

Utah's Governor Signs LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill

The bill was endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The law includes protections in areas of housing and employment. It also contains some exemptions for religious groups.

<strong>Planet</strong>: bottom of a glass containing half-and-half, water and food coloring. <strong>Moons</strong>: bottom of a glass containing coconut milk, water and food coloring. <strong>Stars</strong>: salt, cinnamon, baking powder and Tums.

Behold! The Cosmos Created From The Contents Of A Kitchen

From spices, flour, milk, water and food coloring, a photographer creates startlingly realistic-looking images of space. These photos are convincing enough to impress an astrophysicist.

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