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Unpaid internship days could be over following judge ruling in NY case
6/13/13 8:55 AM
Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent grads looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and other prominent industries, even if it takes a generous subsidy from Mom and Dad.
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NY judge OKs fed plan for morning-after pill
6/12/13 9:08 PM
The Obama administration can go forward with its new plan to make the morning-after pill available to buyers of any age without prescriptions, but it needs to do it promptly or face potential sanctions, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
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NSA director to Congress: Dozens of terrorist attacks disrupted
6/12/13 8:02 PM
The director of the National Security Agency said Wednesday that once-secret surveillance programs disrupted dozens of terrorist attacks, explicitly describing for Congress how the programs worked in collecting Americans' phone records and tapping into their Internet activity.
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It's Superman! Bush dons colorful socks for birthday
6/12/13 3:04 PM
Former President George H.W. Bush is showing off his love for colorful, outlandish footwear by donning Superman socks to celebrate his 89th birthday.
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A profile of Edward Snowden
6/12/13 2:21 PM
Rose interview June 10, 2013
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King: Both leakers, journos should faces charges
6/12/13 10:32 AM
New York Rep. Peter King said Tuesday night that both the people who leak classified government information and the journalists who report on it should be prosecuted.
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Immigration debate: Va. Gov. Tim Kaine delivers address in Spanish
6/12/13 8:43 AM
In Spanish and English, the Senate pushed contentious immigration legislation over an early procedural hurdle with deceptive ease on Tuesday.
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Edward Snowden: I had 'no intention of hiding'
6/12/13 7:41 AM
The former CIA employee who suddenly burst into headlines around the globe by revealing himself as the source of top-secret leaks about U.S. surveillance programs has just as quickly gone to ground again.
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Sandy Hook remembered: Honoring Catherine's passion for animals
6/11/13 6:28 PM
Six months after the shooting in Newtown, the parents of one victim are trying to find some healing in the wake of tragedy. ABC7's Dr. Katy Nelson sat down with Jenny Hubbard to learn about plans to honor her little girl.
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DAYBREAK DAILY: D.C. has higher percentage of women than all others
6/13/13 5:50 AM
Job opportunities cited as primary reason.
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Voice command texts while driving more dangerous than talking on phone
6/12/13 8:06 PM
Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.
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Newtown families come to Capitol Hill supporting gun legislation
6/12/13 6:18 PM
It's been almost six months since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and today some Newtown parents, went to Capitol Hill. They want to see gun legislation passed that could protect other children.

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Silicon Valley and "PRISM"
6/12/13 2:24 PM
Kang interview June 10, 2013
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Big Brother? Sales of George Orwell's 1984 jump after surveillance leak
6/12/13 11:55 AM
The recent surveillance document reveal opened a discussion about privacy issues in the U.S. But, it seems it also helped the sales of George Orwell's famous book, 1984.
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Ariel Castro pleads not guilty to rape, kidnapping charges
6/12/13 9:38 AM
Ariel Castro, the man accused of holding three women captive in his Cleveland home for about a decade, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to hundreds of charges, including rape and kidnapping.
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Colorado wildfires devastate homes, lead to evacuations
6/12/13 8:17 AM
Three forest fires, likely driven by record temperatures and strong winds, broke out in Colorado Springs, Colo. killing two and prompting the evacuation of more than 2,500 homes.
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DAYBREAK DAILY: Salahi announces Va. gubernatorial bid -- really
6/12/13 5:31 AM
After that, he says he may consider running for Congress.
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Jury selection continues in Zimmerman trial
6/11/13 6:15 PM
Jury selection for George Zimmerman's trial continued Tuesday as attorneys combed through hundred of potential jurors.
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