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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Friendship with bomb suspect, complex chain of events leads to 3 being charged

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  Sex, drugs, risky behaviors more common in teens who send excessive text messages, study finds

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  Federal regulators want to stop cell phone "bill shock" by requiring wireless companies to alert subscribers before they run out of minutes, hit data usage or text messaging caps or start racking up international roaming charges.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  It's now illegal for drivers younger than 18 to use a cell phone while behind the wheel and for older motorists to send or read text and e-mail messages.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010  The Iowa Legislature has approved a compromise package that puts new limits on sending or reading text messages while driving, including tough restrictions on young drivers.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  A House-Senate conference committee has outlined a measure that would restrict motorists from sending or read text messages while driving.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  Gov. Chet Culver is urging lawmakers to toughen restrictions on drivers who send text messages, telling them millions of federal dollars are at stake.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010  The Iowa House has approved a measure which would ban drivers from writing and sending text messages while driving.

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Thursday, December 03, 2009  After Missouri's youngest drivers were told to quit sending cell phone text messages, lawmakers are going after everybody else.

Thursday, December 03, 2009  Don't assume your kid is immune: Poll finds sexting common among young people

Tuesday, November 03, 2009  Missouri highway workers have been banned from sending cell phone text messages while operating equipment or driving agency vehicles.