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Islamic State bombings rock Syria as world powers seek truce

The blasts came as Secretary of State John Kerry said that a “provisional agreement” has been reached on a cessation…

February 21, 2016

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What to do if U.S. begins capturing more suspected terrorists?

In this Feb. 2, 2016 photo, a sign for Camp 6 is posted outside the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo…

February 21, 2016

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LONDON – A new battle for Britain erupted Sunday, with London Mayor Boris Johnson saying he would join the campaign…

February 21, 2016

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Free to good home: Horses who have served country

Meanwhile, his buddy started out with similarly good reviews – “a big morale booster” – but found his military service…

February 21, 2016

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Rubio, Cruz jostle to claim ‘alternative-to-Trump’ vote

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla, autographs a bumper sticker after speaking at a rally on Sunday in Franklin,…

February 21, 2016

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Gunman kills 6 at apartment complex, dealership, restaurant

Authorities identified the shooter as Jason Dalton, a 45-year-old Uber driver who police said had no criminal record. They could…

February 21, 2016

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Massachusetts plans rattlesnake colony on uninhabited island

FILE– In this Sept. 2008 handout file photograph from the Mass. Div. of Wildlife and Fisheries, a timber rattlesnake slithers…

February 20, 2016

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Serbia: 2 hostages killed in US airstrikes in Libya

This picture, released online by the Sabratha Municipal Council on Friday, shows the site where U.S. warplanes struck an Islamic…

February 20, 2016

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Ferocious cyclone strikes Pacific island nation of Fiji

People are splashed by a wave whipped up by the encroaching cyclone Winston in Labasa, Fiji, on Saturday. The Pacific…

February 20, 2016

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KAMPALA, Uganda – Long-time Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni was on Saturday declared the winner of the country’s disputed presidential election,…

February 20, 2016

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South Carolina belongs to Trump

The victory put Trump in a strong position as the 2016 presidential election barreled toward the March 1 Super Tuesday…

February 20, 2016

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Clinton wins big in Nevada

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives on stage for a Nevada Democratic caucus rally on Saturday in Las Vegas.John Locher/Associated…

February 20, 2016

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On the toy horizon: A selfie stick with a mic

Tech is the key word at New York Toy Fair

February 20, 2016

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Scalia remembered for love of God, country, family

Saturday service led by justice’s son

February 20, 2016

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Alabama town forever linked to Lee and “Mockingbird”

Harper Lee laid to rest Saturday

February 20, 2016

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Six-hour standoff ends with Mississippi officer dead, 3 injured

Suspect killed after police storm residence

February 20, 2016

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California detective keeping an eye out for bee rustlers

Thefts can cost owners thousands of dollars

February 19, 2016

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Vatican: Pope was not singling out Trump with his remarks

Pope Francis, center, attends a service with the Vatican’s Lenten preacher, Raniero Cantalamessa, on Friday. A Vatican spokesman said Francis’…

February 19, 2016

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U.S. hits militant camp in Libya

Islamic State leader likely dies in attack

February 19, 2016

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Democrats are getting more comfortable with Bernie Sanders

Poll: More Democrats think Sanders could win election

February 19, 2016

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Walesa CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space travel never looked so good. NASA announced Friday it received a record number of…

February 19, 2016

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Enterprise hits space dock

Smithsonian museum repairing model from TV show

February 19, 2016

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How did Easter Islanders finally meet their doom?

Research raises new doubt on old theories

February 19, 2016

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A telemarketer’s worst nightmare

Automated answering service turns robo-dialing on callers

February 19, 2016