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California OKs $11 billion for water overhaul

California lawmakers on Wednesday passed an $11.1 billion overhaul of the state's antiquated water system in a bid to supply a soaring population while preserving a fragile environment. Full story

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Tearful goodbyes at N.D. pond where 3 died

Gay leaders blame ads, Obama for loss

Utah refinery blast damages homes

Amid strike, commuter train catches fire

Relative tells of call from doomed boat

Dad lost his job, so this family lives on the road

$1 billion New Orleans barrier is rising

La. justice quits after interracial flap

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Tot missing for 5 days found alive under bed

Can Senate trio salvage a climate bill?

Death house: Nightmare hid on Ohio street

White House distances itself from losses

Tearful goodbyes at N.D. pond where 3 died

Faith

Gone to the dogs: Church starts pet service

Authorities find slain N.M. nun’s car

Vatican protests ruling on crucifixes in Italy

Evangelical march in Brazil draws 1.5 million

Hawaii celebrates its first saint

Tribe: Wind farm would harm sacred rituals

Web is popular place to ‘open’ a church

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In tough times, one family hits the road
Nov. 4: NBC’s Michelle Franzen shares the story of how one family decided to take their life on the road in tough economic times.

Missing N.D. softball players found dead

Couple given wrong embryo: It’s ‘bittersweet’

U.K. gets tough on distracted drivers

Blind band to march in Rose Parade

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