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Demonstrators protest outside the Federal Communications Commission Thursday. The agency voted to open new proposed rules for public comment, including a discussion of whether "paid prioritization" should be banned.

FCC Gives Initial OK To New Internet Traffic Rules

The rules could set standards for Internet providers to create paid priority fast lanes on their networks. Public comments on the proposal are due by July 15.

'She's A Hero!' Boy Says Of Cat Who Fought Off Attacking Dog

A family's story of how their cat ran off a dog that had attacked their young son is making waves far beyond Bakersfield, Calif., as the incident was captured in a dramatic video.

These protesters rallied outside the Supreme Court in favor of affirmative action last fall, but MTV found that majorities of young people, across races, opposed racial preferences of any kind.

Young People Want Equality But Struggle To Discuss Bias

MTV surveyed 3,000 young people and found that they believe in the importance of equality. But it also found that they grew up not discussing racial issues, making for some complicated responses.

Residents photograph the burning ruins of their home in Carlsbad, Calif., that was destroyed in the Poinsettia fire, one of nine wildfires that have erupted in San Diego County.

Wildfires In San Diego County Continue To Rage Out Of Control

Authorities issued an additional 13,000 evacuation notices Thursday afternoon as a 1,000-acre blaze spread out in several directions. It's one of nine brushfires plaguing the area.

Seattle Mayor Proposes Property Tax Levy To Fund Preschool For Low-Income Families

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has proposed a property tax levy to increase low-income children's access to preschool.Murray is asking voters to approve a…

First Kennewick Man, Now Naia: Seattle-Area Scientist Probes Secrets In Ancient Skeleton

They call her Naia. She was probably about 16, a forager living mainly on fruit in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. One day she ventured into a cave when the…

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