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	Click to View in Browser 05/22/2014 Accused Boston bomber admitted role in attack, prosecutors say BOSTON (Reuters) - The accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev had admitted to a role in the attack during an interrogation in hospital a day after his arrest, U.S. prosecutors said in a court filing. Obama to pitch U.S. tourism at Baseball Hall of Fame WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will make a pitch for U.S. tourism at a visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday as part of his efforts to provide a boost for U.S. economic growth. Chicago man faces 120 years in beating of exchange student CHICAGO (Reuters) - A Chicago man convicted in the savage beating of an Irish exchange student, which left her unable to walk or speak, faces up to 120 years in prison when he is sentenced on Thursday. Visitors take somber tours as September 11 museum opens to public NEW YORK (Reuters) - New Yorkers who toured the museum that commemorates the violent attacks of September 11, 2001, on Wednesday, the first day it was open to the public, said they expected a somber visit but found themselves emotionally overwhelmed. Fox News anchor Jarrett released after Minneapolis airport arrest (Reuters) - Fox News anchor Gregg Jarrett was released from jail early Thursday after running into trouble with the law in a Minneapolis airport. Crews battle wind-whipped wildfire in scenic Arizona canyon PHOENIX (Reuters) - A major wind-whipped fire burned through a popular scenic canyon in Arizona on Wednesday, ballooning to 4,500 acres and threatening about 300 residences and businesses, fire officials said. Dozens arrested in New York child pornography bust NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two police officers, a Little League coach, and a mother were among 71 people arrested across the New York City-area in the largest-ever roundup of people who share child pornography online, federal and local law enforcement said Wednesday. Pennsylvania will not appeal same-sex marriage ruling, governor says HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The governor of Pennsylvania said on Wednesday the state will not appeal a judge's ruling allowing same-sex marriage in the state. Colorado tightens control on marijuana edibles, concentrates DENVER (Reuters) - Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed legislation on Wednesday to tighten controls on edible and concentrated forms of marijuana, as concerns mounted about safety issues after two deaths possibly linked to the ingestion of pot-infused goodies. More Californians want to pay debt than boost social services -poll SAN FRANCISCO, California (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown's insistence on paying down debt and stockpiling savings instead of increasing funding for social services for the poor resonates with voters, who support the idea overwhelmingly, a new poll shows. Related Video Reuters Asks: How will markets react to the EU elections? McCartney 'in hospital' report Great Debate The EU populist paradox Russia puts gas-hungry China in a bear hug A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend