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political contributions can be hard to distinguish. While it's illegal for a U.S. political party to accept money from a foreign corporation, it's not against the law to take money from a domestic subsidiary of a foreign company.

to tighten federal regulation of the nation's wetlands. Yesterday, the agency responsibility for protecting wetlands announced plans to phase out a permit system that has allowed developers to drain and fill tens of thousands of acres of wetlands.

with new federal regulations that stipulate they set up a national computer network to check whether parents are paying child support. An estimated 34 Billion dollars a year in court-ordered support payments go uncollected.

in a sexual harassment case brought by some of its female employees. The court has ordered that all documents pertaining to the lawsuit be unsealed, ruling that the public has a right to know what happened, as long as the privacy of those accused is protected.

From NPR: In the northern Rockies of Montana, wildlife is a part of daily conversation. Fishing alone generates $250 million a year, and the pursuit of…

Congress may award an extra $14 million to help fight Asian carp in Tennessee.The Jackson Sun reports Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander announced last month…

The Bush administration considers removing several animals from the Endangered Species List, saying the populations are now large enough to survive without protection. But ecologists say headcounts are only one way to measure whether a species has recovered. Hear NPR's John Nielsen.

Large scavengers like vultures and hyenas do an important job in protecting human health. But studies show these creatures are on the decline, allowing for the emergence of disease.

Soldiers from India and China clashed last week along their disputed border, India's defense minister said. The Indian army said troops on both sides suffered minor injuries.

Despite U.S. and coalition efforts, the terror network has rebuilt its operating capability thanks to a safe haven along the Afghan-Pakistan border, the report says.