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$700 million plan to help salmon habitat faces new challenge GOSIA WOZNIACKA, Associated Press   PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A massive federal habitat restoration effort …

Confederate flag sets off debate in GOP 2016 class STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee for president in …

Across US, over 220 prison escapees listed as on the loose JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press   NEW YORK (AP) — Somewhere out there are an …

Hits at Paris Air Show: Vertical lift-off, tiny satellites MAGGY DONALDSON, Associated Press   LE BOURGET, France (AP) — Planes you can park in your …

America’s inaugural poet visits Cuba amid warming with US MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN, Associated Press EL ESPARTACO, Cuba (AP) — The old woman looked suspiciously from her …

Schooner Western Union gets $250k city grant approval BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Two hurdles down and one to go to save the …

Pastor, 8 others, fatally shot at church in Charleston, SC By ALEX SANZ and DAVID GOLDMAN Police stand outside the Emanuel AME Church following a …

Democrats worry Bush’s Latino connections could hurt Clinton KEN THOMAS, Associated Press LISA LERER, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign probably …

Hospice cuts deal to retain Kripitz at picnic but musicians view music collective warily BY TERRY SCHMIDA The show will go on at the annual …

Vast data warehouse raises HealthCare.gov privacy concerns RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — A government data warehouse that stores personal information on millions …

FACT CHECK: Bush’s economic growth goal unrealistic JOSH BOAK, AP Economics Writer   Publishable Editors Notes: EDITOR’S NOTE _ An occasional look at political claims …

A factor in shark attack increase: more people in water  PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press   PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – Federal wildlife protections are helping sharks …

Jeb Bush has optimistic message, faces challenges in ’16 bid STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — Vowing to win the …

Hospice cuts deal to retain Kripitz at picnic but musicians view music collective warily   BY TERRY SCHMIDA   The show will go on at …

Florida legislators reach deal on conservation money GARY FINEOUT, Associated Press   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida legislators finally reached a deal late Sunday on …

After 6 months of consideration, Jeb Bush ready for ’16 race STEVE PEOPLES, Associated Press   WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeb Bush is ready to launch …

Federal flood administrator discriminating against Key West, according to city officials BY PRU SOWERS KONK LIFE STAFF WRITER Key West building and flood management officials …

Earbuds, BB gun at play in fatal police shooting in Florida CURT ANDERSON, AP Legal Affairs Writer   FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Jermaine McBean …

Groups sue over Florida’s 24-hour wait period for abortions BRENDAN FARRINGTON, Associated Press   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Two groups sued the state of Florida …

Coast Guard, Cuban migrants continue deadly hide-and-seek By JENNIFER KAY and TONY WINTON In this photo taken in the Florida Straits on May 17, 2015, …