California drought: 11 trillion gallons below normal

California drought: 11 trillion gallons below normal


California drought: 11 trillion gallons below normal

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 08:24 AM PDT

NASA scientists say the drought in California is so severe that it would take more than three years of above average precipitation in order to satisfy the deficit of water. The shortage has...
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High stakes in Israeli elections lead to record turnout

Posted: 17 Mar 2015 04:41 PM PDT

Benjamin Netanyahu battled to the very end in an emotionally-charged race, hoping for an unprecedented fourth term as prime minister. His challengers ran on promises of turning around the Israeli...
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Rookie Chris Borland leaves NFL, cites safety risk

Posted: 17 Mar 2015 04:31 PM PDT

The San Francisco 49ers' Chris Borland is retiring from the league after just one season. The linebacker cited concern for his future health, specifically the consequences of repeated head...
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Researcher seeks to find out why penguins waddle

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 08:22 AM PDT

It's one of nature's great mysteries: Why do penguins waddle? The question is getting some answers thanks to a research project taking place at the London Zoo. Mark Phillips reports.
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Navy veteran highlights push for transgender rights

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 12:21 PM PDT

Landon Wilson was serving in Afghanistan when the Navy forced him to leave after discovering Wilson was transgender. Wilson's story, however, reaches far beyond the military and into civilian...
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Letter seen as key evidence in Durst case

Posted: 17 Mar 2015 04:20 PM PDT

While Robert Durst waits to be extradited to Los Angeles to face charges of murder in the death of Susan Berman, investigators are taking a close look at the HBO docu-series "The Jinx." As...
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Rep. Aaron Schock resigns amid spending controversy

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 08:42 AM PDT

Republican congressman Aaron Schock of Illinois abruptly resigned Tuesday after weeks of questions about his extravagant lifestyle -- some of it funded by taxpayers. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Secret Service chief: Change in culture will take time

Posted: 17 Mar 2015 04:08 PM PDT

Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy testified before House members about surveillance video that showed two agents pulling up to a temporary barrier, allegedly under the influence of alcohol....
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Penn State frat suspends frat over "disturbing" photos

Posted: 17 Mar 2015 04:03 PM PDT

A former member of Kappa Delta Rho at Penn State told police about an invitation only Facebook page that featured images of women who were passed out or asleep, in various states of undress,...
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Leah Anderson: 15 Year-Old's Murder Unsolved | Preview

Leah Anderson: 15 Year-Old's Murder Unsolved | Preview


Leah Anderson: 15 Year-Old's Murder Unsolved | Preview

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 07:21 AM PDT

Leah Anderson was only 15 years old when she was murdered on the God's Lake Narrows First Nation. »»» Subscribe to The National to watch more videos here: ...
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Children breastfed longer earn more money later in life: Study

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 04:00 AM PDT

A new long-term study says kids who are breastfed longer tend to earn more money later in life. »»» Subscribe to The National to watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNati...
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49ers' Chris Borland, 24, quits NFL over concussion worries

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 02:13 AM PDT

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Chris Borland is leaving football over health concerns. Click here for the full story: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/nfl/49ers-chris-borland-24-quits-nfl-over-co...
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Powdered alcohol approval in U.S. sparks concerns in Canada

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 12:23 AM PDT

There's concern about a new form of powdered alcohol that could find its way into Canada soon. Click here for the full story: http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/powdered-alcohol-approval-stirs-u-s-con...
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Hundreds of girls sexually exploited in Rotherham, England

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 06:58 AM PDT

How hundreds of girls in the British town of Rotherham fell prey to a child exploitation ring. »»» Subscribe to The National to watch more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNatio...
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Antibiotic use in pets could give rise to superbugs

Posted: 17 Mar 2015 07:59 PM PDT

Uncontrolled use of antibiotics in pets could be adding to the growing problem of superbugs, experts say. Click here for the full story: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/antibiotic-use-in-pets-could-...
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