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	Click to View in Browser 06/2/2014 EPA announces plan to slash U.S. power plant carbon emissions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday formally announced a plan to slash carbon emissions from the power sector by 30 percent nationwide below 2005 levels by 2030, a key element of President Barack Obama's plan to tackle global warming. Accused Boston bomber's friend due to speak in court BOSTON (Reuters) - A friend of the accused Boston Marathon bomber charged with obstructing the probe of the deadly blasts is expected to tell a judge on Monday that his statements - after being taken to the police station half naked and in handcuffs - were not voluntary. Next up at the ballot box: Undreaming California SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Creating the state of California took a revolt that led to the short-lived Bear Republic, a war with Mexico, and various international treaties. Now, some northern natives hope to take it apart, starting with a couple of ballot initiatives. Republicans question U.S. prisoner swap with Taliban WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. politicians questioned whether the deal that freed Bowe Bergdahl in exchange for five Taliban militants amounted to a negotiation with terrorists as the U.S. soldier was flown out of Afghanistan to a military hospital in Germany on Sunday. FDA calculates costs of lost enjoyment if e-cigarette rules prevent smoking NEW YORK (Reuters) - As U.S. health regulators consider what rules to impose on electronic cigarettes, in their tally of costs and benefits they have placed a value on the lost pleasure consumers may suffer if they used the products less or not at all. Limited search planned for missing Mount Rainier climbers (Reuters) - A planned search for six climbers believed to have fallen to their deaths while ascending Washington's Mount Rainier will be scaled back due to dangerous conditions, a park spokeswoman said on Sunday. Maryland man arrested in 'bottle bomb' attack at movie theater Annapolis Maryland (Reuters) - A Maryland man suspected in a spate of "bottle bomb" incidents at movie theaters in the Washington, D.C., area has been arrested and charged with tossing an improvised explosive device into a cinema last month, officials said on Sunday. Sonic, Chili's ask customers to keep guns out of restaurants (Reuters) - Two national chain restaurants have asked that customers refrain from bringing firearms into their establishments, saying the weapons can create an uncomfortable atmosphere for other diners. Senator plans bill to offer military veterans option on medical care WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders said on Sunday he will introduce legislation this week that would offer military veterans the option of private medical care, rather than endure long waits at facilities under the troubled Veterans Affairs Department. As many as four people missing after boat sinks off Chicago (Reuters) - As many as four people were missing and two others were rescued after a power boat capsized and sank in chilly waters near Chicago, the Coast Guard said on Sunday. Related Video World Cup 'test' match in Sao Paulo People take to streets to celebrate birth of India's new state Great Debate Senate must rein in the NSA Let Japan help defend America — and itself 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