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U.S. launches airstrikes targeting ISIS in Libya

Fayez al-Sarraj, the head of the UN-brokered presidency council, said in a televised statement that American warplanes attacked the Islamic…

August 1, 2016

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Trump infuriates GOP lawmakers after criticism of Muslim vet’s family

At a town hall in Columbus, Ohio, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump did not address his criticism of the parents…

July 31, 2016

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Zika outbreak in Florida sparks travel restrictions for pregnant women

warns pregnant women against going to Miami neighborhood

July 31, 2016

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Census data shows more elderly living in poverty than kids

When including out-of-pocket health care costs, more elderly Americans are classified as living in poverty.Associated Press file According to the…

July 31, 2016

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NEW YORK – A new poll shows about three out of four Americans believe Donald Trump will further divide the…

July 31, 2016

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Clinton vs. Putin

Russian television shows what Kremlin thinks of her

July 31, 2016

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45 million pounds of flour recalled

Don’t eat dough or batter

July 31, 2016

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2 starkly different visions of America

Clinton says Trump pushes fear; he says her head’s in the sand

July 30, 2016

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STOCKTON, Calif. – Prosecutors in Northern California say a gun stolen from Stockton’s mayor was used to kill a 13-year-old…

July 30, 2016

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Drones aid whale research

Researchers are using drones to help develop strategies to protect whale and dolphin populations around Hawaii.NOAA via Associated Press National…

July 30, 2016

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Edible balloons, treats: Ice Cream Museum is coolest

New York’s Museum of Ice Cream is the lifelong fantasy of 24-year-old, co-founder Maryellis Bunn. The six-room tour begins with…

July 30, 2016

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Are Swedes having less sex? Government wants to know

It’s been 20 years since the last in-depth study of the sex habits of the Scandinavian welfare state, so Public…

July 30, 2016

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1st black Marines get memorial

The Marines dedicated a $1.1 million monument at Lejeaune Memorial Gardens at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to honor the…

July 30, 2016

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NYPD bee squad ready for sting operations

Although the New York Police Department detective’s main job is working in a counterterrorism unit, he is also one of…

July 30, 2016

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The ugly truth about White House’s history of slavery

Michelle Obama brought up topic during DNC convention speech

July 30, 2016

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Scientist tries to digitize all fish

Last fall, he installed a small computed tomography, or CT, scanner at the UW’s Friday Harbor Laboratories on San Juan…

July 30, 2016

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No apparent survivors in Texas balloon crash

Balloon may have hit power lines

July 30, 2016

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Clinton urges voters to reject Trump

Americans are facing ‘stark choice’ this election

July 29, 2016

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Big Sur wildfire hits tourism

California coastal blaze expected to linger through August

July 29, 2016

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Some welcome Trump’s ideas on foreign policy

suggests his views are worth debating

July 29, 2016

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Study green-lights using red-light cameras

Traffic deaths rise dramatically where devices are removed

July 29, 2016

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Envoy questions Aleppo corridor plan by Russia

Staffan de Mistura, the UN special envoy for the secretary-general for Syria, said he is seeking clarification from Russia about…

July 29, 2016

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Turkish anger at U.S. grows

Erdogan hints America could be behind coup attempt

July 29, 2016

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U.S. economy grows a weak 1.2 percent in second quarter

The U.S. economy grew slowing in the second quarter, raising new doubts that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates…

July 29, 2016