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Gas prices begin summer slide

In Greenville, S.C., unleaded gas is $2.99 a gallon. The national average is now below $3.50 a gallon.Rainier Ehrhardt/Associated Press…

July 3, 2013

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Egypt’s military ousts Islamist leader Morsi

Fireworks light the sky Wednesday in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, as opponents of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi celebrate his…

July 3, 2013

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A glance at mysteries surrounding Snowden’s case

WHY DID SNOWDEN LEAVE HONG KONG? The Hong Kong government was believed to be trying to persuade Snowden to leave…

July 3, 2013

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Obama leery of intervention in Mideast

President Barack Obama has long made it clear that he favors a foreign policy of consultation and negotiation, but not…

July 3, 2013

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Bolivia plane incident infuriates Latin America

A demonstrator holds a sign that reads in Spanish: “France; Racist, hypocrite and fascist,” outside the French embassy in La…

July 3, 2013

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What’s in, what’s out in the nation’s health plan

“We can do this,” he said with confidence. “The time has come for universal, affordable health care in America.” Three…

July 3, 2013

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Egypt army suspends constitution, calls early vote

A military helicopter files over the presidential palace as opponents of Egypt’s Islamist President Mohammed Morsi celebrate, in Cairo, Egypt,…

July 3, 2013

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Perry to divulge ‘exciting future plans’ next week

Perrydu1-i-syn In a campaign email, Perry doesn’t provide further details or even a location for the gathering, saying simply that…

July 2, 2013

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How you can help the Arizona firefighters’ families

Those who have lost their homes in the blaze also will benefit from donations to the fund. Donations to the…

July 2, 2013

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Visitors flock to remember Gettysburg battle

Luminaries mark the graves of Union dead at Soldiers’ National Cemetery during ongoing activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the…

July 2, 2013

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New Hispanic chief judge: Need more jury diversity

Ruben Castillo made the comments to The Associated Press in an interview shortly before he was sworn in Tuesday as…

July 2, 2013

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More passengers show up with guns

The Transportation Security Administration provided this photo taken in April 2013 at Indianapolis International Airport of a gun found in…

July 2, 2013

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Morsi says he won’t step down

Embattled Islamist President Mohammed Morsi vowed not to resign, however, and he demanded that the powerful armed forces withdraw their…

July 2, 2013

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Obama to delay portion of Affordable Care Act

“As we make these changes, we believe we need to give employers more time to comply with the new rules,”…

July 2, 2013

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Obama admin delays major requirement of health law

In an announcement late Tuesday from the Treasury Department, the administration said it has heard requests from business groups for…

July 2, 2013

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Investigators to examine why Ariz. blaze killed 19

Stephen and Cheri Grady visit a memorial along the fence outside the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew fire station on…

July 2, 2013

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Police officers testify in George Zimmerman trial

George Zimmerman arrives for the 16th day of his trial in Seminole circuit court, in Sanford, Fla., on Monday. Zimmerman…

July 1, 2013

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Medicaid gap looms in new health-care law

An Associated Press analysis of figures from the Urban Institute finds a big coverage gap developing, with 9.7 million out…

June 30, 2013

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Arizona fire chief called tent shelters a ‘last-ditch effort’

The winds that helped fuel the fire were highly unpredictable and contributed to the rapidly shifting nature of the blaze.…

June 30, 2013

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Egypt leader has 48-hour ultimatum

military puts pressure on Morsi to step down

June 30, 2013

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History buffs recreate Battle of Gettysburg

marks the 150th anniversary

June 29, 2013

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What did Narcissus say to Instagram?

gazing commonplace in these times of the selfie

June 29, 2013

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Financial woes beset Girl Scouts

faces declining membership

June 29, 2013

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Egyptians demand their leader’s ouster

Hundreds of thousands turn out for protest

June 29, 2013

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Obama asserts Mandela’s values are Africa’s future

The president’s address at the University of Cape Town capped an emotionally charged day in this picturesque coastal city, including…

June 29, 2013

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Animal group fights for rights at pet mills

The organization has added 10,000 photos to its “NoPetStorePuppies” website showing dogs at breeders across the U.S. with matted hair,…

June 29, 2013

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Obama pays tribute to ill Mandela

President meets with family of former South African leader

June 29, 2013

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N.Y. Fourth of July to begin with a spark

A Pyro Spectaculars by Souza worker loads shells into mortars on a barge docked on Staten Island. Forty thousand shells…

June 29, 2013

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U.S. marijuana popularity confounds feds

Brent Miller stands in one of the grow rooms of his medical marijuana grow operation in Seattle. Amid growing public…

June 29, 2013

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Is the search for NSA leaker a distraction?

But the search for the former National Security Agency contractor who spilled U.S. secrets has become something of a distracting…

June 29, 2013