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Cruz no favorite with fellow Republican senators

Many of Sen. Ted Cruz’s Republican Senate colleagues are growing more concerned that the Texas senator may actually be able…

January 21, 2016

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Court links Putin to ex-spy’s poisoning

Decision threatens new rifts in British-Russian ties

January 21, 2016

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Russia flexes naval muscles in Med

The Russian destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov is part of a naval force Russia has sent into the Mediterranean to support…

January 21, 2016

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World Briefs

BRUSSELS – Top NATO brass on Thursday agreed on changes to recommend in the alliance’s force posture and decision-making procedures…

January 21, 2016

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Armed group begins talks with FBI

Ammon Bundy, the leader of an armed group that has been occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Burns, Ore.,…

January 21, 2016

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Nation Briefs

Brooks ATMORE, Ala. – A man convicted of the 1992 rape and beating death of a woman received a lethal…

January 21, 2016

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Court: EPA can begin clean air rules

Appeals panel rejects delaying regulations while legal challenges continue

January 21, 2016

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East Coast braces for blizzard

Up to 2 feet of snow expected in Washington, D.C., region

January 21, 2016

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Judge tosses Pennsylvania woman’s defamation suit vs. Cosby

A federal judge Thursday dismissed a lawsuit against actor-comedian Bill Cosby that was filed by Renita Hill of Baldwin, Pa.,…

January 21, 2016

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U.S. announces plan for new visa rules for some Europeans

Congressional Republicans say President Barack Obama is ignoring a bipartisan bill the president signed into law by allowing some Europeans…

January 21, 2016

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U.S. immigrant population on decline

Number of illegal aliens drops below 11 million, study finds

January 20, 2016

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Islamic State destroys ancient monastery in Iraq

U.S. Army soldiers tour St. Elijah’s Monastery in Mosul, Iraq, in 2008. New satellite images show the ancient monastery has…

January 20, 2016

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More bad news for Pluto

Scientists report finding ‘good evidence’ of ninth planet

January 20, 2016

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DETROIT – President Barack Obama hailed the revival of the nation’s auto industry on Wednesday while acknowledging the water crisis…

January 20, 2016

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Stocks avoid biggest losses but slide again as oil tumbles

Michael Capolino, right, works with fellow traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday. Energy stocks…

January 20, 2016

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Attorney General defends executive actions on guns as legal

Attorney General Loretta Lynch told members of a Senate panel Wednesday that President Barack Obama’s budget plan for 2017 will…

January 20, 2016

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Strong El Nino may linger longer

Snow covers mountains in northeast Tucson. El Niño storms have boosted snowfall in parts of Arizona. Now, researchers at Australia’s…

January 19, 2016

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Ex-Iranian prisoner thankful for U.S. help

U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich., with former Iran prisoner Amir Hekmati, said the former Marine “looks fit” and is “on…

January 19, 2016

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NEW YORK – The Islamic State group has acknowledged the death of the masked militant known as “Jihadi John,” who…

January 19, 2016

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Court to hear Obama immigration case

Decision will come during election year

January 19, 2016

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Most states require lottery winners’ IDs to be public

Many states say public has right to know

January 19, 2016

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Sarah Palin jumps into 2016 race, endorses Donald Trump

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, left, endorses Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a rally Tuesday at the Iowa State…

January 19, 2016

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FBI says violent crime on rise

The FBI investigated a shooting outside a military recruiting center in Chattanooga, Tenn., last year. The agency reported Tuesday that…

January 19, 2016

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Insurance customers begin new year with delays

Taxpayers who received insurance through a state or federal marketplace wll need to fill out forms for the to qualify…

January 19, 2016