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GOP Heavy Hitters Pressuring White House to Talk With Iran

Republican leaders, including senators and former secretary of state Mr. Kissinger, are urging the Bush Administration to talk directly with Iran

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Michigan's Rouge River Back from Brink

Michigan's Rouge River has been returned to health thanks to the Clean Water Act, $1 billion and measures to filter runoff from surrounding factories, neighborhoods and golf courses. The EPA calls the clean-up a "Blueprint for success".

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Jaguars Returning to U.S.

A few jaguars have been spotted in the US wild southwest after 20 years of absence.

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Drug Treatment Instead of Prison Yields Encouraging Results in CA

A new study from UCLA reports California has saved about $800 million over the last five years by sentencing non-violent drug offenders to community-based drug treatment programs rather than prison.

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Tide Turning for Sustainable Seafood

Worried about dwindling supplies of fish, negative effects on the coastal and ocean environments, and concerns about pesticides, sustainable seafood practices are gaining momentum in the United States.

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New Orleans Levees Repaired as Storm Season Starts

The US Corps of Engineers has finished repairing the 169 miles (270 km) of battered levees around New Orleans in time for hurricane season.

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Indiana Town Aims to be First in U.S. to run on 100% Bio-Energy

Biotown, USA may soon be the new nickname for Reynolds, Indiana. The town aims to become the first town in the US to receive all its power from 100% renewalbe energy.

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Deal Will Protect Minnesota Forests

Minnesota's North Woods backyard won't be under as much pressure from land developers thanks to a conservation effort announced Wednesday that provides extra protection for up to 50,000 acres of Minnesota forest.