Ala. beach’s sand checked for remaining oil
share: digg facebook twitter A crew using an auger drills five holes, starting at the surf line and working up the beach. Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon says the city also is putting together a panel of scientists from major universities and research centers from around Alabama to make sure everything looks good.
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Rahm Emanuel Residency Twitter Reactions (PHOTOS)
From campaign funding jokes to ballot mistakes everyone seems to have something to weigh in on, whether or not he appeals the decision.
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Senate takes up GOP-backed voter ID bill
share: digg facebook twitter AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A key Texas Democrat concedes the Legislature is sure to pass a Republican-backed voter identification bill. The Texas Senate is starting debate and will take public testimony Tuesday on a bill to require Texas voters to show a valid photo ID before voting.
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