USDA: Modified wheat appears to be isolated

WASHINGTON (AP) ? The Agriculture Department says it has no indications that genetically modified wheat found in Oregon last month has spread beyond the field in which it was found.

No genetically engineered wheat has been approved for U.S. farming, and the department is investigating how the engineered wheat got in the field. It is the same strain that was legally tested by seed giant Monsanto a decade ago but never approved.

USDA spokesman Matt Paul said in a statement Friday that the department has no evidence "that this incident amounts to more than a single isolated incident in a single field on a single farm."

Japan, Korea and Taiwan have suspended imports of western white wheat from the Pacific Northwest as the USDA investigates.

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Tony Parker's Hamstring Seems Fine But San Antonio Spurs Fade Late In NBA Finals Game 4 Loss (VIDEO)

LeBron James, Tiago Splitter

Miami Heat's LeBron James looks to pass against San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) is defended by San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Chris Bosh, Danny Green

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) shoots as San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) defends during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Chris Bosh, Tony Parker

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker drives as Miami Heat's Chris Bosh defends during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Gregg Popovich

San Antonio Spurs' Gregg Popovich moves down the sideline during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Miami Heat, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) is defended by San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James, Tiago Splitter

Miami Heat's LeBron James looks to pass between San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) and San Antonio Spurs' Tiago Splitter (22), of Brazil, during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

LeBron James

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) reacts after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gregg Popovich

San Antonio Spurs' Gregg Popovich reacts during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Miami Heat , Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Chris Bosh, Manu Ginobili

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) is defended by San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Norris Cole, Cory Joseph

Miami Heat's Norris Cole passes around San Antonio Spurs' Cory Joseph (5) during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Tony Parker, Udonis Haslem

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) shoots around Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Erik Spoelstra

Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra walks the sideline against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker falls into his bench including head coach Gregg Popovich against the Miami Heat during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Danny Green, LeBron James

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) shoots as San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) defends during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, Pool)

Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) shoots as San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) defends during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, Pool)

Chris Bosh, Danny Green, Tim Duncan

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) shoots between San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) and Tim Duncan (21) during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, Pool)

Danny Green, Dwyane Wade

San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green (4) attempts to block Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

LeBron James

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) reacts during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Tony Parker

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) hits the floor against the Miami Heat during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Tim Duncan

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) dunks against the Miami Heat during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

LeBron James

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) reacts during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Dwyane Wade, Tim Duncan

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) shoots as Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade defends during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Bill Kennedy, Gregg Popovich

San Antonio Spurs' Gregg Popovich talks to official referee Bill Kennedy (55) against the Miami Heat during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Tim Duncan, Dwyane Wade

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) is fouled by Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kawhi Leonard, LeBron James

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) and Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) battle for a rebound during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Norris Cole, Kawhi Leonard

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard blocks a shot by Norris Cole during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Gregg Popovich

San Antonio Spurs' Gregg Popovich talks to the team during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Miami Heat, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

LeBron James, Manu Ginobili

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, defends a shot by Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Chris Bosh, Tim Duncan

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Chris Bosh Tony Parker, Dwyane Wade

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) attempts to shoot as Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) and Dwyane Wade (3) defend during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Tony Parker, Tim Duncan

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) and Tim Duncan (21) wait on the sideline against the Miami Heat during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

LeBron James, Ray Allen, Cory Joseph, Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) and Ray Allen talk as San Antonio Spurs' Cory Joseph (5), Kawhi Leonard (2) and Danny Green (4) huddle during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

LeBron James, Tim Duncan, Cory Joseph

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) shoots as San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) and Cory Joseph defend during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Chris Bosh

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Tim Duncan, Chris Bosh, Manu Ginobili

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) is defended by San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) and San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson)

LeBron James, Tim Duncan

Miami Heat's LeBron James (6) shoots as San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) defends during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson)

Chris Bosh

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) dunks against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson, Pool)

Kawhi Leonard, Mario Chalmers

San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard (2) tries to get past Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers (15) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tim Duncan, Chris Bosh

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) shoots over Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Supreme Court rules that naturally occurring DNA cannot be patented

In a plot twist straight out of Orphan Black, the Supreme Court has ruled that naturally occurring DNA cannot be patented, but synthetic biological material is fair game. The case involved Myriad Genetics, a company specializing in molecular testing, after it tried to patent two genes -- BRCA1 and BRCA2 -- that are often linked to breast and ovarian cancer. The Association for Molecular Pathology filed the suit, arguing that the patent would place undue restrictions on research since only Myriad would be allowed to tinker with those genes. The ruling established that isolating naturally occurring genetic material -- as Myriad did -- wasn't enough to justify legal ownership, but so-called complementary DNA (meaning it's man-made) would be eligible for patenting. Myriad had no comment at the time of this writing, but Sandra Park, an attorney with the ACLU Women's Rights Project said, "Myriad did not invent the BRCA genes and should not control them. Because of this ruling, patients will have greater access to genetic testing and scientists can engage in research on these genes without fear of being sued."

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PFT: Romo says he doesn't hear legion of critics

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The perpetual T.O. comeback tour continues, with still no takers.

Before going any farther, I need to disclose that Terrell Owens thinks I?m the devil.? So it?s possible that anything I write will be subconsciously influenced by the fact that he has exposed my horns, hooves, and pitchfork to the Twitterverse.

The future Hall of Famer appeared today on NFL Network, shrugging at his lack of current employment by explaining that teams want to look at young players at this stage of the offseason, and that they?ll be interested in veterans later.? In lieu of listing every veteran who has signed a contract since the 2012 season ended (and many have), the 32 NFL teams currently have nearly 2,900 combined roster spots.? And not a single one has been offered to Owens since he was cut last year by the Seahawks.

He identified the Vikings and Chiefs as potential fits.? In Minnesota, receivers coach George Stewart spent several years with Owens in San Francisco.? After moving on from Percy Harvin earlier this year, however, it?s hard to imagine the Vikings taking a chance on a player with a reputation for causing problems.

As to the Chiefs, former Eagles coach Andy Reid runs the show and former Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress is on the staff.? In other words, there?s no way the Chiefs will sign him.

Owens continues to point to ?politics? and his ?reputation? as reasons for not having a job.? If he still was as talented as he thinks he is, at least one team would overlook that.? As it stands, no one believes he?s good enough to justify the risk that Owens will do the stuff he?s done elsewhere to undermine the concept of team.

It doesn?t matter than he admits fault or takes responsibility now.? Desperation will get a guy to say whatever he needs to say to get whatever he wants.? His past conduct, his present skills, and his future prospects add up to nearly 2,900 NFL jobs and not one of them for Owens.

We wish him the best as he gradually comes to the realization that it?s time to move on, and we hope he finds something fulfilling and meaningful to carry him over the next 20 or 30 years of his life.? He?s got a lot of living left to do, and the sooner he embraces the next phase, the better off he?ll be over the long run.

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Rand Paul: 'When Republican Party looks like the rest of America, we'll win'

Rand Paul is the latest Republican to tell his party to open up to a wider range of views within its ranks.

?The party can be big enough to allow people who don't all agree on every issue,? Senator Paul told an audience in California, a state that produced three Republican presidents in the 20th century but now votes reliably Democratic.

?When the Republican Party looks like the rest of America, we'll win again,? he said.

Like other politicians who have advocated a ?bigger-tent? philosophy for their party, the US senator from Kentucky says this doesn?t mean leaving strongly held principles behind. ?It's not going to change who I am or what I talk about but I think we can be a big enough party to include people," Paul said at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Friday evening.

Paul, the son of former presidential candidate Ron Paul (R) of Texas, has become a standard bearer for many libertarian conservatives. His recent book is titled ?Government Bullies: How Everyday Americans are Being Harassed, Abused, and Imprisoned by the Feds.?

The theme of government overstepping its bounds is one that?s been resonating with many Americans lately, amid controversies over the use of armed drones to combat terrorist threats and over IRS scrutiny of conservative political groups that sought tax-exempt status.

In recent weeks, Paul?s name has been mentioned increasingly as a possible Republican candidate for president in 2016. His lecture-and-dinner event at the Reagan Library was sold out.

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In a new Quinnipiac University poll, Paul is viewed favorably by most Americans who are aware of him. But lots of people still have no opinion of him. In the poll, 32 percent viewed him favorably, 24 percent unfavorably, and 40 percent ?haven?t heard enough? to render judgment.

Hillary Clinton, a potential rival on the Democratic side in 2016, scored a 52 percent ?favorable? rating in the same poll, with 40 percent unfavorable and only 7 percent saying they haven?t heard enough to know.

In his Friday talk, Paul sought to define himself, among other things, as a Republican who cares about the environment.

?I bike and hike and kayak. I compost,? he said. ?I plant trees. In fact, I have a giant Sequoia I?m trying to grow in Kentucky.?

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