A zoo in Britain has carried out artificial insemination on a female giant panda to increase her chances of getting pregnant.

Ahead of receiving a lifetime achievement award from the Film Society of Lincoln Center, Barbra Streisand answered some questions from Times readers.    

Iraqi election monitors on Sunday reported multiple irregularities in the country's first provincial vote since U.S. troops left, but were unclear as to whether results would be affected.

Voters in the nation's capital are all but certain to approve a charter amendment on Tuesday that would grant the city more control over its municipal budget.

A two-day anarchist workshop held at The Evergreen State College was halted Saturday after a blogger attempting to photograph the event reported his equipment was destroyed by a participant.

The brothers suspected of carrying out the Boston Marathon bombings were probably planning further attacks, the city's chief police officer says.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says Manchester United deserve to win the Premier League title.

Federal officials temporarily stopped funding a $361 million water pipeline for a Native American reservation in Montana after learning that millions of project dollars were missing and a Chippewa Cree leader in charge of the project steered federal dollars to a company he owns.

Serbia's ruling parties pledged Sunday to support a landmark agreement to normalize relations with former province Kosovo that could end years of tensions and put both states on a path to European Union membership.

Family and friends are saying goodbye to Krystle Campbell, one of the three people killed in the bombing at the Boston Marathon finish line.

They crossed the line in front of Buckingham Palace with black ribbons on their chests and the Boston Marathon victims on their minds.    

Police in Port Townsend, Wash., say the body of a 49-year-old man was found floating in the water Sunday morning.

Right-hander Chad Billingsley has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who recalled Stephen Fife from Triple-A Albuquerque to start Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles.

Tens of thousands of runners take part in the London Marathon, with a 30-second silence at the start and black ribbons worn as solidarity with those affected by the Boston bombs.

White Pass US12
4/21/2013 11:03:13 AM

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Construction on US 12 has resumed, drivers can expect single lane closures and delays up to 30 minutes seven days a week during daylight hours at mileposts 154.3 and 165.0. The seasonal mountain pass reports have ended for this year. Should significant weather or incidents occur that would affect travel, updated information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Satus Pass US97
4/21/2013 11:05:23 AM

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Conditions:
The seasonal mountain pass reports have ended for this year. Should significant weather or incidents occur that would affect travel, updated information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Stevens Pass US2
4/21/2013 11:14:47 AM

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The seasonal mountain pass reports have ended for this year. Should significant weather or incidents occur that would affect travel, updated information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Blewett Pass US97
4/21/2013 11:13:08 AM

Temperature: Not Available

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Conditions:
The seasonal mountain pass reports have ended for this year. Should significant weather or incidents occur that would affect travel, updated information will be provided as it becomes available.

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Snoqualmie Pass I-90
4/21/2013 11:18:55 AM

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Rock blasting- related closure schedule Monday, April 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25 from 7 to 8 p.m. During rock blasting-related closures, crews will close I-90 in both directions from Hyak (milepost 54) to Price Creek (milepost 61). This work is weather dependent and will be subject to change. Due to the nature of blasting operations this season, closures may last longer than an hour.

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Franklin Gutierrez was robbed of a catch at the wall in last night’s game by a fan who reached down and took the ball away from him. Gutierrez won’t get a chance to repay the favor today as he’s out of the lineup again after the night game. We’ll find out shortly whether this