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2014 really set hot, new record
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2014 really set hot, new record

January 16, 2015

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA has confirmed what Las Vegan Amanda Ouellet probably felt last year. 2014 was the hottest year on record in the past 135…

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January 16, 2015

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis filed for bankruptcy protection Friday, saying it is the best way to fairly compensate victims of clergy…

Obama argues against new sanctions on Iran
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Obama argues against new sanctions on Iran

January 16, 2015

Obama In an unusual move by a foreign leader, British Prime Minister David Cameron said he was personally calling U.S. senators to say that new sanctions would drive a wedge…

European police arrest over 2 dozen in anti-terror sweeps
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European police arrest over 2 dozen in anti-terror sweeps

January 16, 2015

The Belgian government authorized using military troops to increase security following Thursday’s raids in which police foiled a terrorist plot to kill police officers. Police in Belgium, France and Germany…

U.S. consumer prices drop 0.4 percent in December
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U.S. consumer prices drop 0.4 percent in December

January 16, 2015

Shoppers, such as these outside the St. Louis Premium Outlets store in Chesterfield, Mo., are getting a break on prices because of falling oil prices. The Labor Department reported Friday…

St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese files for bankruptcy
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St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese files for bankruptcy

January 16, 2015

The St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese, which is under Archbishop John Nienstedt, filed for bankruptcy Friday in a bid to settle doezens of existing and possible lawsuits filed by people who say…

Oklahoma carries out its first execution since botched one
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Oklahoma carries out its first execution since botched one

January 15, 2015

Charles Warner. Warner was executed Thursday night for the 1997 killing of his roommate’s 11-month-old daughter.Oklahoma Department of Corrections via Associated Press Charles Frederick Warner’s execution for the 1997 killing…

Hearing begins in immigration case
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Hearing begins in immigration case

January 15, 2015

U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen said Thursday he will probably not rule on a case brought by 25 states seeking to stop President Barack Obama from easing immigration policies before…

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January 15, 2015

CORONADO, Calif. – The Republican National Committee finalized the dates for its next presidential nominating convention. The GOP’s 2016 convention will take place July 18-21 in Cleveland, committee chairman Reince…

Obama renews push for paid leave for working parents
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Obama renews push for paid leave for working parents

January 15, 2015

President Barack Obama on Thursday signs a presidential memorandum on paid leave Thursday in the Oval Office of the White House. The presidential memorandum is to direct federal agencies to…

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January 14, 2015

WASHINGTON – The Secret Service has decided to remove four of its most senior officials, while two others are retiring, the biggest management shake-up at the troubled agency since its…

IRS won’t answer more than half of its calls
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IRS won’t answer more than half of its calls

January 14, 2015

The Internal Revenue Service is cutting taxpayer services to historically low levels just, and the agency expects it will be able to field fewer than half the calls for information…

Report: Detained Washington Post journalist indicted in Iran
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Report: Detained Washington Post journalist indicted in Iran

January 14, 2015

Jason Rezaian, an Iranian-American correspondent for The Washington Post, has been indicted and will stand trial on unknown charges. He is an Iranian-American who holds dual citizenship. )Vahid Salemi/Associated Press…

NASA reports there was no ammonia leak in space station
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NASA reports there was no ammonia leak in space station

January 14, 2015

U.S. astronaut Terry Virts, left, assists European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti during an emergency training exercise aboard the International Space Station. The space station crew were evacuated to the…

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January 13, 2015

Boehner WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is putting the energy industry on notice that it intends to curb methane emissions by nearly half through regulations affecting oil and gas production.…