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Fire marshal could not rule out arson, a golf cart or an electrical malfunction as causes

Investigators have not ruled out an intentional fire being behind explosions at a fertilizer plant in the small town of West that left 15 people dead, the Texas fire marshal said Thursday.


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Oregon Rep. Greg Walden says 2014 will be crucial year for new healthcare law

The House of Representatives passed a measure to repeal Obamacare entirely on Thursday -- a move the GOP-led chamber has done twice already. But the latest scandal involving the IRS, one of the key agencies charged with enforcing the health care law, is adding fuel to the political fire over the controversial new law.


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Fast Food Forward released a study showing widespread wage theft in the industry on Thursday

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The New York State attorney general is investigating whether fast food restaurant owners have cheated their workers out of wages.


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In 2012, more than 26,000 troops experienced an episode of 'unwanted sexual contact'

(CNN) -- In light of two new cases this month involving sexual assault in the military -- allegedly by the service members tasked to prevent such crimes -- legislation is being introduced Thursday that could ease victims' quest for justice.


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House Republicans will try to use IRS scandal to bolster repeated attempts at targeting healthcare

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Here they go again.


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Simpson says he got bad advice from his lawyer and deserves new trial

In a blue prison jumpsuit, O.J. Simpson took the witness stand Wednesday in his effort to get a new trial on robbery, assault and kidnapping charges from 2007. A deputy escorted him to the stand and unlocked the manacles on his hands.


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In second case this month sex assault specialist accused with prostitution among allegations

For the second time this month, a U.S. service member who worked in a military sexual assault prevention program has been accused of a sexual crime. In the latest incident, an Army sergeant first class assigned to such a program at Fort Hood, Texas, is being investigated for alleged sexual assault, pandering, abusive sexual contact and maltreatment of subordinates. Charges had not been filed as of Wednesday morning.


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White House spokesman slams GOP for politically motivated attack on president

Rep. Jason Chaffetz reiterated Tuesday that the impeachment of President Barack Obama is possible as the White House faces scrutiny over its role in responding to the terror attack on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya.


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The Pentagon is the nation's largest federal agency

WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) -- Defense Department employees are getting a little bit of a reprieve.


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Developing nations are set to consume more oil than developed countries for the first time

LONDON (CNNMoney) -- Booming North American oil production is reshaping world markets and will help satisfy the growing thirst for oil in the developing world, according to the International Energy Agency.


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