The legislation, which also revamps highway and transit programs and shores up the federal flood insurance, now awaits President Obama’s signature.
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High court won’t hear ‘wardrobe malfunction’ appeal
The FCC had wanted to reinstate a $550,000 fine against CBS for Janet Jackson’s breast-baring performance at the 2004 Super Bowl.
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Flight attendant loses cool aboard NYC plane
The American Eagle flight to Raleigh-Durham, N.C., was delayed for five hours on Monday. The incident was caught on video.
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Supreme Court turns down media companies’ plea
The media outlets wanted to lift a prohibition on owning both a newspaper and a television station in the same market.
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Vassalboro school budget approved
The 120-29 vote tally means the budget can now go into effect July 1, the start of the new fiscal year.
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Peter Madoff pleads guilty in NYC, blaming brother
Bernard Madoff’s younger brother, saying he was “deeply ashamed and terribly sorry,” agrees to serve 10 years in prison.
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Pair of NH beaches get 5-star rating in report
Hampton Beach State Park and Wallis Sands Beach in Rye are among the safest beaches for swimming in the country.
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Memorial service for fallen Mount Rainier ranger
The private service for family and friends of Patten, Maine, native Nick Hall is being held today at a visitors center in the national park.
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Closet Rambos live out tank-driving fantasies
A Minnesota business named Drive-a-Tank offers customers the chance to pilot surplus military tanks and other armored vehicles and smash junk cars like an action movie hero.