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Obama’s tarnished health-care law at a crossroads

Howard Kraft discusses signing up for health insurance as he sits in his Lincolnton, N.C., home Monday. All things good,…

December 31, 2013

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Revelers welcome 2014 around world

The sea of horn-tooting, hat-wearing humanity that filled the Crossroads of the World was part celebration, part endurance sport because…

December 31, 2013

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Officials urging evacuation near North Dakota derailment

The Sheriff’s Department is evacuating part of a North Dakota town after a oil train derailed at caught fire near…

December 30, 2013

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States get ready for new rules

Wisconsin cities will be able to license pedal pubs beginning Wednesday. A new state law going into effect Wednesday will…

December 30, 2013

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World Briefs

JUBA, South Sudan – Uganda’s president on Monday warned South Sudan’s rebel leader against rejecting the government’s offer of a…

December 30, 2013

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U.S. growth rate slows down

Figures released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau show that growth for the 12 months ending July 1 was 0.71…

December 30, 2013

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Israel frees several Palestinian prisoners

After departing on buses from Israeli jails overnight, the prisoners received hero’s welcomes upon their return to the West Bank…

December 30, 2013

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OAKLAND, Calif. – A California judge on Monday ordered a 13-year-old girl who was declared brain dead to be kept…

December 30, 2013

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Kerry to bring plan

Relatives of Israelis killed in attacks by Palestinian militants hold photos of victims during a demonstration against the release of…

December 30, 2013

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Congo army stops attacks

Lambert Mende, Congo’s government spokesman, confirmed the attacks in Kinshasa, saying around 40 people were killed in an exchange of…

December 30, 2013

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Icebound Antarctic ship awaits helicopter rescue

Rescuers are waiting for a break in the weather to send in a helicopter to remove passengers on the Russian…

December 30, 2013

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U.S. picks 6 states to host drone test sites

The Federal Aviation Administration announced six states that will develop test sites for drones, a critical next step for the…

December 30, 2013

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Russian bombings raise Olympics security fears

Police officers detain people Monday who gathered for an unsanctioned event in downtown Volgograd, Russia.Denis Tyrin/Associated Press The bombings, which…

December 30, 2013

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Gallup: Hillary Clinton, Obama again most admired

It’s not that big of a surprise – sitting U.S. presidents have topped the most admired poll for 33 straight…

December 29, 2013

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‘Selfie,’ ‘twerk’ top school’s most annoying words list

In addition to “selfie” and “twerking,” there was a strong sense among those who nominated words to this year’s list…

December 29, 2013

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Scouts to open ranks to gay youth on New Year’s Day

Boy Scouts from the Chief Seattle Council marched in the Gay Pride Parade in downtown Seattle. The Boy Scouts of…

December 29, 2013

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Nation Briefs

PHOENIX – The Secret Service says a man suspected in bank robberies in Mississippi and Phoenix over the last week…

December 29, 2013

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World Briefs

December 28, 2013

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Nev. wants to name cove for Twain

The Nevada State Board on Geographic Names is again pushing a proposal to name a scenic Lake Tahoe cove for…

December 28, 2013

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High stakes for jobless families

Richard Mattos, 59, looks for jobs at a state-run employment center in Salem, Ore., on Thursday. He is one of…

December 28, 2013