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to declare part of Angel Island in San Francisco Bay a national landmark. From 1910 until 1940, the island served as a detention center mostly for Chinese immigrants.

A recent report from Human Rights Watch says "virtually all" of the armed groups operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east, including the Congolese Army, have sexually abused civilians. The systematic rape of females is among war crimes allegations being investigated by the International Criminal Court in the Hague.

Former CBS correspondent Larry LeSueur died Feb. 5 at age 93. He was one of the last surviving newsmen hired by Edward R. Murrow to cover World War II. He covered the fall of France, the Battle of Britain, the Eastern Front from Russia, and the D-Day invasion at Normandy. His biographer considers him the best and bravest of the 20th century's war reporters.

By Rick HowlettRichmond, KY – The number of Kentucky public school students disciplined for serious violations of school board policy or committing a…

By Angela HattonWashington, D. C. – Kentucky U-S Senator Jim Bunning has released his fundraising report for April through June. Bunning raised more than…

but poorly understood pension practice known as 'integration' that would be ended by some of the currently proposed pension reforms. Integration allows employers to reduce a worker's pension by the amount of their social security benefits.

By Angela HattonMurray, KY – At least ten people were hurt during severe storms Monday. Christian County Emergency Management Director Randy Graham says…

By Angela HattonFrankfort, KY – Kentucky Auditor Crit Luallen says staff reductions across state government have left accountants straining to keep up…

Steve Inskeep talks to John Sepulvado of Oregon Public Broadcasting for the latest developments in the occupation of a wildlife refuge in Oregon.

A study suggests large mammals must learn to migrate — and they aren't exactly quick studies. It takes decades before populations can effectively move across land to find the best food.