House votes to close campaign finance loophole
The Republican controlled House narrowly approved amending the 2002 reform to cap individual contributions to 527 committees working for campaigns. The 218 to 209 vote included seven Democrats in favor and 15 Republicans opposed. fate in the Senate remains uncertain.
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Fossil links fish to land animals in Arctic find
A University of Chicago team led by Neil Shubin and Edward Daeschler reports Tiktaalik roseae, a 375 million year old four legged potential intermediate, found in red shale on Ellesmere Island. The creature had fins with gills and an arm jointed torso and could drag and possibly walk on land, bridging oceans and early terrestrial vertebrates.
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Couric Leaves NBC for CBS Evening News Chief Role
Katie Couric announced she will leave NBC Today to become CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor. She signs a five year deal earning about 15 million annually and will contribute to 60 Minutes and prime time specials. Meredith Vieira is eyed to replace her on Today.
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New Hamas government misses April payroll in Gaza
The Hamas led government admits payroll delay as tens of thousands of public workers in the West Bank and Gaza go unpaid. Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh says aid shortfalls from donors and appeals to the Arab world underpin the cash crunch while awaiting $80 million from Saudi Arabia Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
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