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Nation Briefs

June 8, 2016

Modi WASHINGTON – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that the world’s two largest democracies can anchor stability and prosperity from the Indian Ocean to…

World Briefs
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World Briefs

June 8, 2016

MADRID – Spanish lawmakers have voted to ban the spearing to death of bulls at one of the country’s goriest spectacles. Wednesday’s decision by lawmakers in the Castile and Leon…

Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary
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Clinton claims historic victory in Democratic primary

June 7, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton gestures as she greets supporters Tuesday at a presidential primary election night rally in New York City.Julio Cortez/Associated Press “This campaign is about making sure…

Number of obese women in U.S. reaches ‘scary’ level
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Number of obese women in U.S. reaches ‘scary’ level

June 7, 2016

For the first time, more than 4 in 10 U.S. women are obese, according to statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday.Mark Lennihan/Associated Press Obesity…

Nation & World Briefs
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Nation & World Briefs

June 7, 2016

Halsell BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Astronaut James Halsell Jr. seemed the very definition of someone with the right stuff. An Air Force Academy graduate and decorated test pilot, he commanded or…

TSA chief says progress being made on shortening lines
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TSA chief says progress being made on shortening lines

June 7, 2016

Passengers line up to check in before their flight at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.Matt York/Associated Press file Over the busy Memorial Day weekend, 99 percent of passengers at…

Tropical Storm Colin leaves after dumping rain in Southeast
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Tropical Storm Colin leaves after dumping rain in Southeast

June 7, 2016

A woman takes a photo of flooded streets in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday. Remnants of Tropical Storm Colin continued to dump rain along Florida’s gulf coast Tuesday.Chris O’Meara/Associated Press Tropical…

Nation & World Briefs
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Nation & World Briefs

June 6, 2016

BALTIMORE – The Baltimore officer who faces the most serious charge in the death of Freddie Gray in police custody waived his right to a jury trial on Monday, opting…

Trump calls scolding by Newt Gingrich ‘inappropriate’
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Trump calls scolding by Newt Gingrich ‘inappropriate’

June 6, 2016

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich called Donald Trump’s remarks about the federal judge presiding over a case dealing with his now-defunct Trump University “inappropriate.”Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press file Trump insisted that…

Floodwaters begin receding in Paris
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Floodwaters begin receding in Paris

June 5, 2016

French officials will meet Monday to assess damages and consequences from flooding that forced the closure of several Paris museums and train stations last week. More rain was expected Sunday,…