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Paul joins Democrats in bid to boost medical marijuana
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. is joining an effort with two Democratic senators to push a bill to remove federal prohibitions on medical marijuana in 23 states where it’s already legal.Manuel…
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Clinton denies violating rules
Scrambling to extinguish a growing political controversy ahead of the expected April launch of her 2016 presidential campaign, Clinton held a hastily arranged news conference at the United Nations headquarters…
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N’DJAMENA, Chad – Soldiers from Chad and Niger launched the largest international push to defeat Nigeria’s Islamic extremists whose war has spilled over into neighboring countries, officials and witnesses said…
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Time for the Apple Watch
The computer company has long priced its gadgets and laptops at a premium over other electronics. Some middle-class consumers may have had to stretch a bit to buy the latest…
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Disputing credit report could get easier under new rules
The three largest credit reporting agencies will change the way they handle records in a major revamp long sought by consumer advocates. The changes were announced Monday after talks between…
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GOP senators warning over U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations
Then-Sen.-elect Tom Cotton, R-Ark. waves at his election watch party in North Little Rock, Ark., after defeating incumbent Sen. Mark Pryor. Forty-seven Republican senators warned Monday that any agreement the…
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BAGHDAD – Iraqi forces and pro-government militias have routed Islamic State fighters from two key areas near the city of Tikrit, officials said Sunday, one week after embarking on an…
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WASHINGTON – Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., called Sunday on Hillary Clinton to “step up and come out” to explain in more detail why she used a personal e-mail account to…
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WASHINGTON – Director John Brennan has ordered a sweeping reorganization of the CIA, an overhaul designed to make its leaders more accountable and close espionage gaps amid widespread concerns about…
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First black president marks Selma milestone
Dignitaries included child of ‘segregation forever’ guv
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MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Nigeria’s home-grown Boko Haram Islamic extremists have pledged formal allegiance to the Islamic State group in a message allegedly sent by the Nigerian insurgent leader posted on…
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Americans spent $58 billion to pamper, protect pets in ’14
Sharon Lawler, from Playa Del Rey, Calif., left, with Peluche, a Tibetan-terrier mix available for adoption is held by pet care giver Sean McGinnis, at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center…
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Ferguson officials studying U.S. report
to discuss plans to reform police with Justice Department
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SEOUL, South Korea – Police on Friday investigated the motive of the anti-U.S. activist they say slashed the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, as questions turned to whether security was…
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NEW YORK – Apple is in. AT&T is out. In another victory of sorts for the popular and profitable iPhone giant, Apple will replace AT&T in the venerable Dow Jones…
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Dawn begins for mission to dwarf planet
craft to photograph Ceres, largest object in asteroid belt
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Hillary Clinton email trove reviewed for release, security
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton used a personal email account during her time as secretary of state, rather than a government-issued email address.Alex Brandon/Associated Press file photo Clinton’s…
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LOS ANGELES – Harrison Ford crash-landed his vintage plane Thursday after losing engine power, suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries as he used his extensive piloting experience to skillfully bring…
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Gay marriage gains support in U.S.
half of Republicans now back same-sex wedding rights
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Harrison Ford seriously injured after crash-landing plane
Fire officials Thursday work at the scene of a vintage airplane that crash-landed on the Penmar Golf Course in the Venice area of Los Angeles. Harrison Ford crash-landed the airplane…