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Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), 74, won't seek re-election when her term ends in 2016. It marks a huge shift in the California Democratic landscape.Edit
New York City has banned styrofoam containers because of their environmental impact. Some worry this will be unfair to fast-food businesses and will result in lost manufacturing jobs. Edit
California is ending its ban on foie gras. The ban, which was widely criticized, came from the traditional practice of force feeding ducks to ensure a fatty liver. Edit