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USA TODAY: up-to-date coverage of U.S. and international news, weather, entertainment, finance, and more. Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser December 30 December 30     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   NEWS   business   13 states raising pay for minimum-wage workers     Minimum wages will rise in 13 states this week as similar legislation stalls in Congress.     Read Story     nation           Pet injures former mayor in Ariz., kills husband Couple tried to break up a dog fight.     world           Suicide bombing in Russia highlights Olympics security A suicide bomber kills 15 and wounds dozens in the Russian city of Volgograd.     nfl           NFL: Officials erred at end of Chiefs-Chargers game Another FG attempt to KC should've been awarded, but refs missed penalty.   Advertisement   nfl           Redskins fire coach Mike Shanahan Coach dismissed after four seasons, three last-place finishes.     people           Robin Roberts reveals same-sex relationship The 'GMA' anchor thanks her longtime girlfriend in a Facebook post.     nation           New laws in 2014: From tanning bed bans to 'lemon pets' New rules about drones, tanning beds and pets are written into the books.     motor           Michael Schumacher in critical condition, outlook uncertain after fall Formula One great hit his head in a skiing accident.     nation           U.S. population growth slows U.S. population growth rate hits lowest level ever     world           Second suicide bomber hits Russian city; 14 killed No one has claimed responsibility for the attacks on a trolley and train station in Volgograd.     The Day In Pictures Gallery People tour large ice sculptures at the 15th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, China, on Dec. 30.     Popular Stories 13 states raising pay for minimum-wage workers Pet injures former mayor in Ariz., kills husband Suicide bombing in Russia highlights Olympics security     SPONSORED LINKS   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: hassan.raza.khan644.brightlight644@blogger.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2013 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108