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WASHINGTON – The House on Friday approved a Democratic bill that would set rules for the government’s eavesdropping on phone calls and e-mails inside the United States. The bill, approved as lawmakers departed for a two-week break, faces a veto threat from President Bush. The margin of House approval was …

RALEIGH, N.C. – The mother of a middle school basketball player has been charged with assault after smacking the coach who took her son out of a game. The News & Observer reported Thursday that the woman was charged with assault on a government official after the Monday night incident. …

DENVER – Fumes from chemicals that were inadvertently mixed temporarily forced the evacuation Monday of about 500 people from National Jewish Health, a health system with a national reputation for respiratory care. Hospital spokesman William Allstetter said most of the evacuees were staff members. About 45 people were transported to …