Applicants can sue if they think agency requirements amount to an improper ‘taking,’ the high court rules.
2013
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Wacky jet stream is behind weird weather
WASHINGTON – Lately, the jet stream isn’t playing by the rules. Scientists say that big river of air high above Earth that dictates much of the weather for the Northern Hemisphere has been unusually erratic the past few years. They blame it for everything from snowstorms in May to the path of Superstorm Sandy. And […]
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Texas legislator stands in opposition
Wendy Davis attempts a 13-hour filibuster against a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks.
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Shocked Bruins turn focus to next season, signing Rask
Nathan Horton, Andrew Ference and Jaromir Jagr are also free agents for the Bruins.
Posted inSports
NBA notebook: New job and title for Rivers in L.A.
LOS ANGELES – Doc Rivers is the Los Angeles Clippers’ new coach and senior vice president of basketball operations. The Clippers finalized the championship-winning coach’s move from the Boston Celtics on Tuesday after weeks of negotiations and reversals. Rivers also will have a prominent role in the Clippers’ front office with his additional title. Boston […]
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NFL notebook: Court seals items in Hernandez case
ATTLEBORO, Mass. – A Massachusetts court sealed documents related to the killing of a semipro football player found dead a mile from the home of Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Attleboro District Court officials said Tuesday that documents related to the case, including search warrants, have been impounded, meaning the public can’t see them. No […]
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Bill Nemitz: LePage win on Medicaid could be short-lived
Maybe it’s too soon, the temperature outside pushing 90 degrees and all, to talk about January . . .
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Leach returning to help coach at UMaine
Jay Leach, who spent four years as an assistant to Shawn Walsh, is back as an associate head coach.
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Army announces massive restructuring plan
With its budget slashed, the Army plans to reduce its size by 80,000 soldiers and close brigades.
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Boundaries blur for American restaurants
Fast-food eateries try for relaxing atmosphere, while higher-end competitors introduce drive-thru options.