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The Susan Komen For The Cure international headquarters in Addison, Texas, are shown Feb. 3, 2012. After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. (Associated Press)

Komen backtracks on Planned Parenthood ban

Breast cancer research foundation Susan G. Komen for the Cure reversed on Friday its decision to defund Planned Parenthood after a three-day uproar that saw the foundation come under intense political pressure by pro-choice advocates.

February 3, 2012
“We will never bow to political pressure,” Nancy Brinker, CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, said Thursday on its website. (Associated Press)

Susan G. Komen defends cutoff of Planned Parenthood

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the women's health foundation under intense criticism for breaking ranks with Planned Parenthood, denied Thursday that political considerations played any role in its decision to cut off funding to the nation's largest abortion provider.

February 2, 2012
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Washington state Senate approves gay marriage

The Washington state Senate approved 28-21 Wednesday a same-sex marriage bill, handing advocates their biggest victory of the 2012 legislative session and all but ensure legalized gay marriage in the Evergreen State.

February 1, 2012
"The interest of society in the enforcement of employment discrimination statutes is undoubtedly important. But so too is the interest of religious groups in choosing who will preach their beliefs, teach their faith, and carry out their mission." - Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. (AP photo)

High court ruling landmark for religion

Religious organizations won a landmark victory Wednesday as the Supreme Court held that churches have the right to make employment decisions free from government interference over discrimination laws.

January 11, 2012
** FILE ** Interior Secretary Kenneth L. Salazar stands in front of a map of the Grand Canyon as he announces a 20-year ban on new mining claims. (Associated Press)

Grand Canyon uranium put off-limits

Interior Secretary Kenneth L. Salazar placed a 20-year moratorium Monday on new uranium mining claims in the Grand Canyon region over the objections of Western Republicans, who insisted the ban would deliver an unnecessary blow to the Northern Arizona economy.

January 9, 2012
Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, talks to reporters about balancing the budget, Wednesday, June 29, 2011, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Veteran Hatch gets challenger

For all the talk of Sen. Orrin G. Hatch's political vulnerability, the veteran Utah Republican had managed to deflect all serious challengers until Wednesday, when state Sen. Dan Liljenquist entered the primary race.

January 4, 2012
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow signs some autographs before a game Dec. 4 in Minneapolis. Mr. Tebow's exploits, including an overtime win Sunday, have made him "the talk of the NFL." (Associated Press)

Tebow fever grips Denver

Coloradans — even the non-football fans — are as shocked and awed as anyone by the miracle occurring in their own backyard with the rise of Tim Tebow, the Denver Broncos quarterback and quite possibly the most famous Christian bachelor to walk the Earth in the past 2,000 years.

December 12, 2011
** FILE ** New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (Associated Press)

N.Y., Calif. governors press tax hike on rich

In the space of a few days this week, the Democratic governors of California and New York have backed a bet that voters will embrace the idea of raising taxes on the rich to solve their states' budget woes.

December 7, 2011
"I simply cannot participate once again in something I believe to be morally wrong," says Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber in announcing that he was halting the execution of a double murderer -and that no more executions will happen while he is in office. (Associated Press)

In Oregon, a new debate on halting executions

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber says he intended to start a debate about the death penalty when he announced at an emotional news conference last week that he would block all executions for the remainder of his term.

November 30, 2011
**FILE** An Amazon.com employee grabs boxes to load onto a truck at the company's Fernley, Nev., warehouse. (Associated Press)

Bricks-and-mortar stores aim to nail down sales tax

Buying online, especially when it comes to jewelry, cameras, computers and other high-end electronics, can save consumers a hefty chunk of change since no sales tax is charged. But the costs to traditional retailers, not to mention state and local governments, are mounting.

November 24, 2011