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Indian Gambling Goes Off the Reservation

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train depot at Point Molate in Richmond, Calif.
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Taking advantage of a loophole in a 1988 law, a dozen Indian tribes apply to build casinos close to cities and suburbs rather than on reservations. The Obama administration is expected to rule soon on whether these projects can go forward. If they do, the dusty California train depot at right will eventually boast a $1.5 billion Vegas-style resort.
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Doctors Treat ADHD with Marijuana

In California, a growing number of children with attention deficit hyperacitivty disorder, or ADHD, are being treated with marijuana. This fact has sparked a heated debate. But as some doctors point out, the two most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD, Ritalin and Aderall, are essentially amphetamines. One expert even speculated that pot may prove to be a "wonder drug" for such patients.
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Historic Photos Found Under Bridge

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Airlines Fined for 6-Hour Tarmac Delay

The government imposes fines on three airlines for keeping passengers cooped up overnight on a Minnesota runway back in August. Continental Airlines, ExpressJet and Mesaba Airlines all get a financial slap on the wrist. "I hope that this sends a signal... that we expect airlines to respect the rights of air travelers," says Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
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Winning Lottery Ticket Goes Unclaimed

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Wisconsin lottery officials say a winning ticket purchased on Aug. 26 has yet to be claimed. The ticket, which was sold at a gas station, is worth $1 million -- and if the buyer does not come forward in the next three months, the money will go toward tax relief. In the 21-year history of the lottery, this is only the second time a winning ticket has gone unclaimed.
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Missing Boy Lived in NYC Subways

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Francisco Hernandez Jr.
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Upset about school, a 13-year-old hops onto a New York City subway train and is found 11 days later. Francisco Hernandez Jr. managed to elude police and surveillance cameras the whole time. Now his mother says that cops failed to find her son, who has a form of autism, because she's a Mexican immigrant.
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