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National & World Obama: 'Lives have been saved' by NSA programs (New) Obama: 'Lives have been saved' by NSA programs
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.

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National & World (New) Obama: 'Lives have been saved' by NSA programs
Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats.
Local & Regional (New) Man wakes up to find stranger in bed with him
In a story so crazy you'd be forgiven for initially thinking the victim was just making things up, a Capitol Hill resident woke up last Thursday morning to find a complete stranger sleeping next to him in bed, according to the Seattle Police Department.

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Entertainment Did a nurse leak Kim and Kanye's baby's name? (New) Did a nurse leak Kim and Kanye's baby's name?
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have reportedly chosen a name for their baby girl -- but neither of the two have confirmed or denied the reports. According to the Mirror, the information leak is being pinned on a nurse at the hospital where Kardashian gave birth.

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Offbeat Photos: 5 Seattle thrift shops Macklemore didn't tell you about (New) Photos: 5 Seattle thrift shops Macklemore didn't tell you about (Photo Gallery)
Rapper Macklemore has Seattle's dedication to second-hand shops to thank, at least partially, for his impressive commercial success. But his ultra-popular music video for "Thrift Shop" could only feature a handful of the area's inexpensive retail outlets. If you're on the hunt for your very own pair of green gator shoes (or, you know, something less outrageous), here are a few other options.

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National & World Chimp attack victim not allowed to sue state for $150M
A woman disfigured by a friend's pet chimpanzee in 2009 plans to appeal a decision denying her permission to sue the state for $150 million on her claim that officials knew the chimp was dangerous but didn't do anything about it, her attorney told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
National & World Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
Award-winning journalist and war correspondent Michael Hastings, whose unflinching reporting ended the career of a top American army general, died early Tuesday in a car accident in Los Angeles, his employer and family said.

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Sports Morales lifts Mariners to 3-2 win over Angels Morales lifts Mariners to 3-2 win over Angels
Kendrys Morales hit an RBI single in the 10th inning against his former team, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
Sports James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6
LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.
Sports San Jose sues MLB over lack of action on potential A's move
Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Sports LA Angels belt Mariners with 21 hits in 11-3 win
Albert Pujols had an RBI double among his four hits, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer, and the surging Los Angeles Angels pounded out a season-high 21 hits in an 11-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Sports Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail after apology
A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week, and his immediate release from jail was ordered.

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Home Engineers create robot that runs like a cat Engineers create robot that runs like a cat (Video)
Thanks to the design of its legs, which faithfully mimic feline morphology, EPFL's four-legged "cheetah-cub robot" shares the advantages of its biological model: it is small, light and runs very fast.

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Healthworks Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar — but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system.
Technology U.S. video game retail sales fall 25 percent U.S. video game retail sales fall 25 percent
U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher NPD Group.

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Weather First-time storm chaser has tornado come to him at Denver's airport (New) First-time storm chaser has tornado come to him at Denver's airport (Photo Gallery) (Video)
A first-time storm chaser got the equivalent of hitting a home run in your first major league at bat Tuesday afternoon when a tornado came to him instead.

Grayson Schaffer, a senior editor at Outside Magazine, had just flown into Denver International Airport from Santa Fe, New Mexico and was awaiting the arrival of noted tornado chaser Reed Timmer and his crew when a tornado formed right over the end of the runways.

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Technology Google settles suit, clears way for stock split
Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.
Technology Scientists moving 15-ton magnet to Fermi lab (Photo Gallery)
Scientists on Long Island are preparing to move a 50-foot-wide electromagnet 3,200 miles over land and sea to its new home at the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois. The trip is expected to take more than a month.

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Business Turnabout: Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire
In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs that are at risk of catching fire in rear-end collisions.
Business U.S. consumer prices rise just 0.1 percent in May
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as higher energy costs were partly offset by cheaper food. The small increase comes after two straight declines, underscoring that American consumers are benefiting from mild inflation.
Business U.S. home construction rises 6.8 percent in May
U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for the economy.
Business Sprint sues to stop Dish Clearwire buyout
Sprint is suing to stop Dish Network's buyout of wireless data network operator Clearwire. The nation's third-largest cellphone carrier said the proposed deal violates the rights of Sprint and other Clearwire shareholders.

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