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Some Residents Allowed To Return Home After Texas Blast

Vicki Chen
Executive Producer

Officials said tanks at the blast site are leaking gas and causing small fires. The fires are contained, but those living in homes closest to the site cannot return.

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Texas Explosion Sparks Search And Rescue Mission

Fire after an explosion in West, TX. (YouTube, Screenshot)

Briana Goodall
Executive Producer

VIDEO: The blast at the West Fetilizer Co. nearly leveled the small town. 

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Dozens Believed Killed In Explosion Near Waco

The small town of West, Texas was hit by a massive explosion. (Paul Lowry/Flickr)

Matt Pressberg
Executive Producer

Officials report 60 to 70 dead from the blast.

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Top 5 Reasons Rick Perry Is Wrong About The Medicaid Expansion

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While some Republicans will certainly claim that Perry’s heart is in the right place, no one in their right mind could argue that his head is.

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Your Rundown Of This Week's Best Stories

(Ken Mist, Creative Commons)

Calum Hayes
Contributor

We’ll count down from five to one (who doesn’t like a little suspense?). Without further ado...

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The War On Smart Sex

Franceca Bessey
Deputy Opinion Editor

Inadequete education and government restriction of reproductive care discourage responsible sexual behavior.

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Obamacare Faces Resistance From Republican Governors

Barack Obama (Creative Commons)

Danny Lee
Senior Staff Reporter

States have until Dec. 14 to decide if they will set up health insurance exchanges.

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Texas Voter ID Law Struck Down

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is a strong supporter of Voter ID laws. (Ed Schipul/Flickr)

Matt Pressberg
Executive Producer

A federal court overruled the controversial law.

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