Kremlin pushes for dialogue after Ukraine vote
Written by PETER LEONARD, Associated Press VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV, Associated Press
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — The Kremlin made it clear Monday that it has no intention to try to annex Ukraine's eastern provinces after the controversial referendums where the majority of voters allegedly said they backed sovereignty for their regions.
Spring snowstorm hits Rockies, threatens Plains
Written by THOMAS PEIPERT, Associated Press
DENVER (AP) — A powerful spring storm dropped more than a foot of sloppy, wet snow in parts of Colorado and Wyoming on Mother's Day, and forecasters warned that instability ahead of the cold front created conditions ripe for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in the Plains states.
EPA seeks comment on fracking chemicals disclosure
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on ways to disclose information about the chemicals used in the oil and gas drilling process known as fracking.
Police: Bank robbery note was on grocery receipt
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BEND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon police affidavit says a robber at the Home Federal Bank two weeks ago demanded money by giving the teller a note written on the back of a grocery receipt.
Congressman: No decision on DC pot law
Written by BEN NUCKOLS, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican congressman said Friday that he hadn't decided whether Congress should try to overturn a law decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana in the District of Columbia, insisting that he's only seeking to understand how conflicts between the new local law and federal law will be resolved.
Baby names: Noah ends Jacob's 14-year run at top
Written by STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Noah sailed past Jacob to become the most popular baby name for boys in 2013, ending Jacob's 14-year run at the top. Sophia was the most popular baby name for girls for the third straight year.
Beatles Rickenbacker guitar coming to auction
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NEW YORK (AP) — A guitar owned by George Harrison is heading to auction along with other Beatles and rock memorabilia.
Genetically modified foods confuse consumers
Written by MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Genetically modified foods have been around for years, but most Americans have no idea if they are eating them.