Senate approves online sales tax bill for states
The Senate passed a bill allowing states to require retailers to collect sales taxes for online, catalog, and TV radio sales. The measure aims to close the tax disparity between brick and mortar and online retailers and send collected taxes to the shopper’s state. Supporters cite unfair competition against traditional stores and showrooms.
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Cicadas Set for East Coast Invasion in 17 Year Cycle
Washington reports billions of cicadas with bulging red eyes emerging from underground after 17 years to swarm the East Coast. Experts say they are harmless to people and animals, though saplings may suffer minor damage as the Brood II outbreak nears. A West Virginia photo from May 27, 2003 shows cicadas in Pipestem State Park.
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Funeral director weighs burial options for bombing suspect
A Boston funeral director said offers from abroad have emerged for the body of bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev who was killed in a shootout. He expects Russia may not take the body and explores alternatives, while Tsarnaev's mother asks for repatriation.
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