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With UN envoy in Damascus, IS takes Syrian town from rebels

Lt. Gen. Sergei Rudskoi of the Russian military’s General Staff speaks at a briefing in Moscow, Russia, on Monday. The…

April 11, 2016

Police hunt suspects in India temple fire that killed 110

Indian girls walk past posters on Monday displaying photographs of three friends, from top, Vishnu, Athiraj and Brijesh who died…

April 11, 2016

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BEAUMONT, Texas – A teacher at a Texas high school has been arrested and charged with assault after her alleged…

April 11, 2016

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Poll: Clinton has edge over Trump on range of issues

Even when asked which of the two candidates would be best at “making American great” – the central promise of…

April 11, 2016

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U.S., Goldman Sachs, reach $5B settlement over risky mortgages

The Justice Department announced a $5 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs over the sale of mortgage-backed securities leading up to…

April 11, 2016

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Syrian cease-fire strained by new clashes ahead of talks

Iraqi security forces and allied Popular Mobilization forces fire toward positions in the Islamic State group-held town of Besher, Iraq.…

April 10, 2016

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BRUSSELS – The terrorists who carried out the March 22 attacks on the Brussels airport and metro had initially planned…

April 10, 2016

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Fireworks accident at temple in India kills more than 100

Explosions and a massive fire swept rapidly through the Puttingal temple complex about 3 a.m. in the village of Paravoor,…

April 10, 2016

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Washington’s journal to be sold at auction

Document offers insights on war with France

April 9, 2016

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Facebook says your posts aren’t personal enough

Social network trying to get users to post more about their lives

April 9, 2016

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Bernie Sanders wins Wyoming

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is joined by Erica Garner as he speaks during a campaign event at…

April 9, 2016

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Candidates for next UN chief to face nations for first time

Helen Clark, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand and senior United Nations official, speaks during an interview in New…

April 9, 2016

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Polish workers in UK worry about possibility of Brexit

A man cycles past a Polish Specialities shop in London on Tuesday. Britain’s dynamic economy has attracted more people from…

April 9, 2016

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World Briefs

HONOLULU – Three men had left just hours earlier when a large wave capsized their 19-foot skiff on Monday night.…

April 9, 2016

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Shooter at Air Force base was training in Special Operations

Tech. Sgt. Steven Bellino was facing a disciplinary hearing

April 9, 2016

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Improved economic outlook boosts Obama approval rating

Half of those polled happy with president’s job performance

April 9, 2016

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Belgians find elusive ‘man in the hat’ from airport video

In this Belgian Federal Police handout picture, the third suspect of the recent attack on Brussels airport is shown during…

April 9, 2016

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LAKE HALLIE, Wis. – A police officer fatally shot a developmentally disabled woman inside a western Wisconsin Wal-Mart after she…

April 9, 2016

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WW II nurses still friends

A monsoon destroyed part of their hospital on a South Pacific island. They were swamped with the sick and wounded…

April 8, 2016

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Alaska internment camp studied

The 83-year-old Campbell, California, woman recently attended a ceremony where participants unveiled a study of the short-lived internment camp at…

April 8, 2016

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Unbound and powerful

GOP’s presidential nominee could be determined by a few uncommitted delegates

April 8, 2016

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Experts warn agencies to move slowly on self-driving car rules

Say vehicles pose threat to other drivers

April 8, 2016

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – SpaceX has resumed space station deliveries for NASA, launching the first inflatable room ever built for…

April 8, 2016

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Italy demands Egypt tell ‘truth’ about slaying

Italian envoy recalled to discuss death

April 8, 2016