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Supreme Court vacancy is tangible test for 2016 candidates

The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia – and the immediate declaration from Republicans that the next president…

February 13, 2016

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Pope condemns drug trade’s ‘dealers of death’ in Mexico

Catholic faithful cheer as Pope Francis drives by in his popemobile in Ecatepec, Mexico, on Sunday. Pope Francis will gave…

February 13, 2016

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LUBBOCK, Texas – The federal government plans to spend $80 million assessing whether its hottest nuclear waste can be stored…

February 13, 2016

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Fight night: Personal attacks, court debate for GOP hopefuls

Republican presidential contender, businessman Donald Trump speaks to Republican presidential contender, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., during the CBS News Republican…

February 13, 2016

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The real reason we give roses on Valentine’s Day

A few days ago, the roses were likely 2,000 or 3,000 miles away, sitting in a Colombian greenhouse near the…

February 13, 2016

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In victory or dissent, Scalia was a man of strong opinions

Popular Supreme Court justice died Saturday at 79

February 13, 2016

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Pope kicks off Mexico tour addressing drug trafficking, violence

Kicking off the first leg of his six-day tour of the Spanish-speaking world’s largest Catholic country, the pontiff offered an…

February 13, 2016

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World Briefs

BERLIN – A rare neurological disorder is on the rise in several Latin American countries that are also seeing an…

February 13, 2016

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Russian PM: West is rekindling the Cold War with NATO moves

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told a meeting of top defense officials, diplomats and national leaders that sanctions imposed after…

February 13, 2016

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FBI goes through evidence at wildlife refuge

Forty-one-day armed standoff in Oregon ended on Thursday

February 13, 2016

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Allies of Bush, Kasich spar over military spending

An outside group backing Bush has begun airing a television ad ahead of the Feb. 20 primary, using Kasich’s own…

February 13, 2016

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Cruz’s right turn on immigration belies more moderate past

Senator advised G.W. Bush on overhaul in 2004

February 13, 2016

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GLENDALE, Ariz. – Social workers are offering counsel to students at a suburban Phoenix high school a day after two…

February 13, 2016

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Black Democrats question Sanders’ commitment to Obama

Clinton receives key endorsement before crucial vote in South Carolina

February 13, 2016

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U.S., Seoul toughen stance

Anti-missile system planned after North’s missile test

February 12, 2016

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World Briefs

al-Jubeir MUNICH – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister on Friday defended his country’s foreign policy and its stance in Yemen and…

February 12, 2016

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Some candidates sitting on tax returns

Trump, Cruz, Rubio have promised information

February 12, 2016

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PHILADELPHIA – Lawyers for Bill Cosby are trying again to have the comedian’s sex assault case in Pennsylvania dismissed. They…

February 12, 2016

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House OKs new North Korean sanctions

House not saying if Obama will sign bill

February 12, 2016

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Mario Puzo archive for sale

The 45-box archive, which includes multiple drafts with handwritten revisions to both the novel and the screenplay, is being sold…

February 12, 2016

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Climate change does affect pets

Penny, a mixed-breed rescue dog, sits with her owner, Margery Cooper of Brooklyn, N.Y., who had a previous dog that…

February 12, 2016

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In show-dog circles, breeders in big cities are small pack

Like many show-dog owners, Reilly has bred her own puppies. But she did it in a Manhattan apartment. She’s among…

February 12, 2016

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Protest nixed after ‘greased pig’ revealed

Steve Smith, an organizer of the 100th Newport Winter Carnival, said People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals launched its…

February 12, 2016

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Smithsonian gives virtual look inside Apollo 11

The interior of the Apollo 11 command module is covered with graffiti left by astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and…

February 12, 2016