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WASHINGTON – The Senate late Wednesday approved and sent to the White House legislation directing President Bush to temporarily halt oil shipments into the government’s emergency reserve, hoping to lower energy prices. Final approval came without debate after Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada received assurances from other senators, including …

MARY ESTHER, Fla. – Even with his arms stuck in a piece of machinery, one northwest Florida man was able to call 911 using his big toe. Police say the unidentified man was at the DRS Technologies building early Thursday morning when he became trapped in a press-like machine that …

CAPITOL HILL – With the average price of a gallon of regular gas approaching $4, Congress is planning more hearings next week to discuss the problem. The Senate judiciary committee is summoning top oil company executives and they can expect some tough questioning. Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski said people in …