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Weekly US Oil, Gas Rig Count Down 8 to 1,989
Last Updated: 12:55 PM 02/11/12 - The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. is down eight this week to 1,989.
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In Maine, Paul Vies to Extend Romney Losing Streak
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Last Updated: 1:32 PM 02/11/12 - Today's caucuses in Maine come down to a competition between one candidate looking for his first win and another looking to end a losing streak.
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US Bishops Voice Objections to Birth Control Rule
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Last Updated: 9:38 PM 02/10/12 - The nation's Roman Catholic bishops are expressing grave doubts about President Barack Obama's revamped health care rule on birth control. They say it raises serious moral concerns and lacks clear protections for certain employers, insurers and individuals. (Full Story)
Obama Didn't See Backlash on Birth Control Coming
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Last Updated: 1:02 PM 02/11/12 - As President Barack Obama considered a decision on birth control policy, he heard it from inside and outside his White House: He risked a fierce backlash if he required religious employers to provide insurance coverage for contraception in violation of their beliefs.
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Pelosi Says Texas, Four Other States Will Lift House Democrats
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Last Updated: 9:10 PM 02/10/12 - House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi predicts that five large states will put Democrats in striking distance of gaining control of the House after the November elections. (Full Story)
Women at War: Pentagon is Easing its Job Limits
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Last Updated: 9:14 PM 02/09/12 - New orders from the Pentagon: The military on Thursday formally opened thousands of jobs to women in units that are closer to the front lines than ever before. (Full Story)
Romney Looks to Maine to End Losing Streak
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Last Updated: 10:28 AM 02/11/12 - Mitt Romney is looking to get back on the winning track in the Republican presidential race at today's caucuses in Maine.
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Obama Gives Education Waivers to Ten States
Last Updated: 8:08 PM 02/09/12 - President Barack Obama says his decision to free 10 states from the No Child Left Behind education law will give the flexibility they need to set high standards for students and hold schools accountable. (Full Story)
GOP Candidates to Woo Conservatives at Big Event
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Last Updated: 5:59 AM 02/10/12 - Three of the four Republican presidential candidates are addressing a major conservative gathering in Washington, giving them a high-profile stage to reshape their messages at a moment of uncertainty in the contest.
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Tassimo Coffee Makers Recalled Over Burn Risk
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Last Updated: 6:57 AM 02/09/12 - Home-brewed coffee lovers, take note: More than a million popular coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people.
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Sources: New Military Roles for Women
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Last Updated: 9:44 PM 02/08/12 - Defense officials say the Pentagon is changing its rules to allow women to serve in more jobs closer to the front lines (Full Story)
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