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Abduction of Americans in Iraq raises fears about security

Witnesses said men in uniform carried out the kidnapping in broad daylight Saturday, 100 yards (meters) from a police station.…

January 17, 2016

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Will global woes and sinking stocks lead to recession?

economists confident U.S. will weather the storm

January 17, 2016

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Clinton, Sanders clash on guns, health care, Wall Street

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. joke during a break of the NBC, YouTube Democratic presidential…

January 17, 2016

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Triumph or travesty, US-Iran ties warming over nuclear deal

The announcements culminated a stunning few days of activity for the Obama administration and particularly Secretary of State John Kerry,…

January 17, 2016

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In shattered Ramadi, a test of Iraqi unity

‘totally destroyed’ from years of war

January 16, 2016

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Russia says West ‘politicizing’ humanitarian crisis in Syria

Russian Deputy Ambassador Vladimir Safronkov questioned the motives of Britain, France and the U.S. in calling for the meeting. He…

January 16, 2016

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Britain won’t ban Trump; instead, may invite him for visit

But it has never seen a day quite like the one expected on Monday, when the building’s cold stone walls…

January 16, 2016

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As sanctions are lifted, Iranian foes fear the worst

The deal, clinched last summer after intense negotiations, forced Iran to dismantle most of its nuclear program, a step that…

January 16, 2016

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HONOLULU – The ongoing search for 12 Marines who are missing after two helicopters crashed off Hawaii entered the third…

January 16, 2016

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Senate to take up bill for more scrutiny of Syrian refugees

Propelled by the Islamic State group’s attacks in Paris, the GOP-backed legislation raced through the House last November with 289…

January 16, 2016

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Life revolves around lead fears in Flint, Michigan

2 years since clean water flowed

January 16, 2016

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States debate letting lotto winners remain anonymous

Rebecca Hargrove, second from right, president and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery, presents a ceremonial check to John Robinson, right;…

January 16, 2016

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Why do bike lanes anger some people?

Infrastructure seems to favor the privileged

January 16, 2016

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U.S., EU lift sanctions against Iran amid landmark nuke deal

4 Americans released in prisoner swap; 1 more in separate deal

January 16, 2016

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Five years after a homeless man’s silky voice won him Internet fame, he’s on the air again…

January 16, 2016

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Venezuela acknowledges inflation at historic high

Inflation over 140 percent in South American country

January 16, 2016

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World Briefs

BELIZE CITY, Belize – An autopsy on the body of a U.S. tourist found dead in western Belize has determined…

January 16, 2016

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Burkina Faso hotel seizure ends with 27 dead

Jihadists killed Saturday after forces storm building

January 16, 2016

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Painful normalcy returns to markets

Experts say volatility is here to stay

January 15, 2016

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Penn NEW YORK – Sean Penn says his article on Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman “failed” in its…

January 15, 2016

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Family of slain American gather for funeral

Walter and Paula Olsen, the parents of Ashley Olsen, 35, leave after her funeral service Friday at the Santo Spirito…

January 15, 2016

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Launching cancer moonshot, Biden says politics impeding cure

Vice President Joe Biden listens to Dr. Bruce L. Livine, left, and Dr. Carl H. June, Friday during a tour…

January 15, 2016

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Al-Qaida claims attack on Burkina Faso hotel, cafe

An armed policeman patrols the area after an attack on a hotel in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Attackers struck an upscale…

January 15, 2016

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Salem hanging site next to Walgreen’s

Bridget Bishop, a local woman convicted of witchcraft – though it’s more likely her only crimes were promiscuity (by Puritans’…

January 15, 2016