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Republicans grab U.S. Senate from Reid

Republicans grabbed the keys from Sen. Harry Reid on Tuesday as they swept into control of the U.S. Senate.

Sandoval fits into 1 of 3 GOP camps on gay marriage

As same-sex marriage cases cascade through the federal courts, Republican politicians find themselves awkwardly split into three camps. Several GOP governors, including Brian Sandoval, fit into the category of not ready to embrace same-sex marriage but wary of antagonizing its supporters.

Thousands gather to pray for peace at Rainbow Family fest

About 8,000 members of counterculture group the Rainbow Family have arrived in eastern Utah for the annual gathering’s final celebration, officials from the U.S. Forest Service said Friday. Members join hands in prayer for world peace, releasing one big “Om.”

Las Vegas woman wins Coney Island hot dog eating contest

Two-time defending champion Sonya Thomas lost her hot dog eating title Friday to 28-year-old Miki Sudo of Las Vegas, who wolfed down 34 franks and buns in 10 minutes to win the women’s division of the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island.