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Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Openly Gay Boys

Associated Press — Fri, 24 May 2013 01:23:09 +0000

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

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All 12 Montana Grizzly Football Games to Be Televised [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:08:05 +0000

University of Montana officials are putting the finishing touches on another football season in which all 12 home and away games will be televised.

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This Weekend in Sports: The Indy 500, UFC 160, NBA & NHL Playoffs

Joe Student — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:58:24 +0000

"The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" and a UFC heavyweight title bout highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this holiday weekend:

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UPDATE – Semi Truck Clips Car Causing Rollover on I-90 – Driver Cited [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:33:43 +0000

A semi-truck collided with a Subaru station wagon headed west on I-90 early Thursday afternoon, that led to the car crossing into the eastbound lane, rolling the vehicle.

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NFL May Make Pro Bowl More Like A Game Show

Joe Student — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:50:02 +0000

America loves football, but no one loves the Pro Bowl.

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The Bitterroot's Lake Como, Other Forest Service Sites are Ready for the Summer – Part One

Steve Fullerton — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:51:52 +0000

The Bitterroot National Forest crews have been busy, getting areas ready for summer fun throughout the valley.

We'll look at Lake Como in this report.

Day Use Fees are required at Como, and cost $5 per car per day or $30 for the whole season - from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend

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See the Night Sky at UM's Blue Mountain Observatory this Summer

Steve Fullerton — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:27:49 +0000

The University of Montana is opening up the Blue Mountain Observatory again this summer for public observing nights.

In a news release, UM's Department of Physics and Astronomy noted that the telescope will be pointed toward planets, nebulae, star clusters and galaxies during the eight free viewing nights

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Memorial Day in Missoula – What is Open and What is Closed?

sarahyovetich — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:21:40 +0000

Here's what's open...and what's closed Monday.

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'Doodle 4 Google' Winner Depicts Moving Soldier Homecoming

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:17:40 +0000

Who's ready for some tears? Oh, good!

Every year, Google holds an annual "Doodle 4 Google" contest, in which they ask students (from kindergarten through grade 12) to submit drawings based on a specific theme. This year's theme was "My Best Day Ever," and it's hard to imagine one more deserving of that title than this.

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Xbox One: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Alex Keen — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:30:43 +0000

Unless you've been living under a rock, the past three days have been an onslaught of adoration and vitriol for Microsoft’s newest console, Xbox One. Because the recent press conference was so vague, opinions about what the console is capable of is all over the map. For some, the new console means awesome new graphics, better online gaming, and tons of Fantasy Sports support. For others, the new systems’ disregard for indie games, ignorance of backwards compatibility, and obvious cash grab are pushing them away faster than a first date with a hidden snaggletooth. No matter where you stand, the Xbox One has everyone talking about what lies ahead in the next generation of gaming.

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'SNL's' Jason Sudeikis Not Leaving After All?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:21:55 +0000

The most recent season of 'SNL' that made its closing bow this past weekend proved particularly difficult, saying goodbye to both veterans Bill Hader and Fred Armisen, with knowledge Seth Meyers would move on to his next venture in 2014. Jason Sudeikis' status has remained unconfirmed, however, so what chance do we have of having the 'We're the Millers' star return for season 39? Hear the latest from Sudeikis himself inside!

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Lucky Cashier Sells Herself Winning $1 Million Powerball Ticket — One Week After Another Win!

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:41:33 +0000

Some jobs pay better than others.

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Kmart Offers Some 'Big Gas' Savings in Funny New Ad

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:32 +0000

We don't know who is behind the sudden trend of laugh-out-loud Kmart ads, but we say keep 'em coming!

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Man Discovers $100K Comic Book Hidden in Wall of His House, In-Laws Nearly Ruin It

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:25 +0000

David Gonzalez was taking down a wall in a fixer-upper house he had bought in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, when he made a most interesting discovery: tucked in among some old newspapers as insulation was a copy of Action Comics No. 1, the first appearance of a character named Superman.

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11 Examples of Hilarious Kid Poetry

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:36:16 +0000

It’s no secret kids are smart little nuggets. For starters, they’re chock-full of helpful logic and know how to fool parents with a fib. As we’ve recently discovered, they’re also very talented in the poetry department.

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Reserve Your Memorial Weekend Campsite From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Online [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:23 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks continues a very popular campsite reservation program, enabling families to have a guaranteed space at many of Montana's state parks.

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Sushi News Roll: Next-Gen Need For Speed, New Star Wars + More

George Roush — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:23:00 +0000

Let’s grab a giant platter of sushi news and bite down on the best pieces of content to hit the web on May 22nd, 2013. What a Wednesday!

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Young Montana Wildlife Don't Need Your Help – Really

Steve Fullerton — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:23 +0000

"If you care, leave that young animal there," is the spring slogan of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Part of growing up in the wild for young animals is the ability to be alone for extended times

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Severe Lightning Storm Turns Off Power for 2,000 Residents in East Missoula, Bonner and Milltown

Jon King — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:48:19 +0000

A severe lightning storm turned off the lights for approximately 2,000 Montana residents at around 3:00 p.m. May 22.

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10 Captivating Images of the May 20, 2013 Oklahoma Tornado

jacobmchugh — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:21:38 +0000

The May 20, 2013 tornado that struck parts of the Midwest, especially Oklahoma, left behind a trail of destruction. These images capture the pain and resilience of those affected by the powerful storm.

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