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Shale study's lead author faces 'green' backlash Faced with mounting criticism, the State University of New York at Buffalo is distancing itself from a Marcellus Shale gas-drilling study released earlier this month by the school's own Shale Resources and Society Institute. Obama ducks calls to release his collegiate transcripts When President Obama gave the commencement address last week at the Air Force Academy, he congratulated the cadets for excelling at one of the most demanding schools in the country. Catholics' mandate suit draws dividing line for Obama Three years ago, President Obama gave the University of Notre Dame's commencement address, pleading for common ground with Catholics on thorny issues and vowing to seek a "sensible conscience clause" for doctors and nurses who oppose abortion out of religious objections. Tea partyers down on Upton in Michigan primary He chairs one of Capitol Hill's most powerful committees, won his 2010 race with 62 percent of the vote and even boasts a niece who graced Sports Illustrated's swimsuit-edition cover. Reports: 9 dead in Italy's latest 5.8 earthquake At least nine people are reported dead in a magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck the same area of northern Italy stricken by another fatal tremor on May 20. Life stirs anew in 'murder capital' Juarez The dance floor at one of several new nightclubs in this border city torn by the drug wars was packed with sharply dressed 20-somethings on a recent Friday night. Court shuts out Nationals, Orioles fans' viewing in N.C. Despite winning records this year that have delighted their long-suffering fans, it seems the Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles still can't get much respect - including from the federal government. After Lugar's loss, Hatch not taking Senate race for granted Orrin G. Hatch appeared to be coasting to victory in Utah's Republican Senate primary, and then Richard G. Lugar happened. Obama honors veterans, vows end to Afghan war President Obama on Monday officially kicked off a years-long commemoration of the Vietnam War, saying the country should use the 50th anniversary of the conflict's start as a chance to apologize for poor treatment of returning veterans, which he called "one of the most painful chapters" in U.S. history. Inside the Beltway: Mitt + The Donald = Vegas A veritable royal flush of Republicans will be in Las Vegas on Tuesday when presumptive presidential nominee Mitt Romney journeys to Nevada for a pair of private events, one at a local furniture manufacturer, the second at Donald Trump's opulent International Hotel and Tower for a fundraiser where tickets will fetch $2,500 to $10,000. In Gray government, questions won't stop Federal prosecutors provided answers last week to one of the most-pressing questions about D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray's 2010 primary campaign - whether or not staffers paid a minor opponent to stay in the race with the hope he would continue his verbal attacks on incumbent Mayor Adrian M. Fenty. Loyola defense puts lockdown on Maryland for NCAA lacrosse title The Loyola lacrosse team's chatty defense gave the sport something remarkable to talk about Monday. Egypt: Islamist, Mubarak's ex-PM in runoff The chairman of Egypt's presidential election commission says the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate and Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister will context next month's runoff vote. 'It's going to be fun,' city's top speller says Quizzing 12-year-old Tuli Bennett-Bose on her list of spelling words is a humbling experience. Russia condemns ally Syria over massacre of 108 U.N. envoy Kofi Annan called Monday on "every individual with a gun" in Syria to lay down arms, saying he was horrified by a weekend massacre that killed more than 100 people, including women and small children. Argentina's economy has been on fire but 'storm clouds' appear Argentina's nine-year economic expansion is slowing sharply, according to analysts, who predict growth of 2.5 percent to 3 percent this year, half the 5.1 percent projected by the government's 2012 budget and far below last year's 8.9 percent rise. Commentary WHALEN: Small-business owners need more than a week Over my nearly 35-year career leading Heart of America Group and with Job Creators Alliance (JCA), I've had the good fortune of working with many entrepreneurs and small-business owners. SCANLON: Picking seniors' pockets I'm going to come right out and say it: AARP is about money and power. That's all it's interested in. MILLER: Obama's second-term promises President Obama is opening up about what he might do with a second term in the White House. It's a bleak prospect. EDITORIAL: Speed-camera explosion All around the nation's capital, the use of robotic machines to dish out traffic tickets has surged. Starting next week, the District's for-profit, Arizona-based vendor will begin mailing citations to unwary motorists from an additional two dozen hiding spots. RAHN: Spending lies run into facts Many in the political class, including President Obama and many members of Congress, have an interest in confusing, rather than enlightening, the public. Other Recent Articles Mickelson joins group trying to buy Padres Radioactive bluefin tuna crossed the Pacific to US Bosh workout 'light,' still no timetable on return Brewers put hot-hitting catcher Lucroy on DL SPIN METER: Political ads stir health care horror Parents' dilemma: Let children play football? 1 arrest in protest at London's Globe Theater French statue fetes 'Band of Brothers' inspiration Samsung begins Europe sales of latest smartphone Report: US tennis player Fish has heart procedure Justin Bieber wanted for questioning in scuffle Franchitti earns nearly $2.5 million for Indy win Beckenbauer against scrapping penalty shootouts Smith, Jones' 'MiB3' zaps 'Avengers' out of No. 1 Florida selected as top seed in baseball tourney		Most Read Stories Obama ditches reporters after golf outing Obama ducks calls to release his collegiate transcripts Shale study's lead author faces 'green' backlash RAHN: Spending lies run into facts MILLER: Iraq vet brutalized over guns in D.C. Catholics' mandate suit draws dividing line for Obama TURNER: 'Welcome home' Vietnam veterans Court shuts out Nationals, Orioles fans' viewing in N.C. TRR: Michelle Obama: All This Just For a Flag After Lugar's loss, Hatch not taking Senate race for granted Latest from WT Communities Independent Social Contributors Higher Things Beyond the temporal: God and pure existence Science and common sense point to God's existence The Tygrrrr Express Memorial Day 2012 Lady Gaga is finally relevant Stimulus That! Homeland Security: Reflecting badly on the U.S. government College grads, unemployment, college irrelevance Consciousness & Health Gratitude proving to be key component of health Does medical hypnosis give patients more or less control of their health? For Advertising Opportunities Click Here