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WASHINGTON – The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said Wednesday his committee will look into a report the U.S.…

December 30, 2015

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Prosecutor: Driver held in Las Vegas crash had pot in system

Tests show that Lakeisha N. Holloway, who police said intentionally smashed into crowds of pedestrians on the Las Vegas Strip…

December 30, 2015

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Attorney: Bill Cosby ‘will be exonerated’

charged in 2004 sexual assault case

December 30, 2015

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The National Transportation Safety Board investigator is investigating the crash of a small plane in Anchorage, Alaska. The FBI says…

December 29, 2015

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Sun Belt states once again a draw for Rust Belt residents

New Census data shows Florida is regaining some of its luster among Americans, with 200,000 people moving to the state…

December 29, 2015

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‘Affluenza’ teen partied before fleeing

Mom, son captured in Mexico

December 29, 2015

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Missouri bracing for major flooding from storms

A winter storm with heavy rains is threatening hundreds of homes in Missouri and Illinois. The rains shut down two…

December 29, 2015

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World Briefs

BAGHDAD – Iraqi forces backed by U.S.-led airstrikes drove Islamic State militants out of the center of Ramadi on Monday…

December 28, 2015

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27 Americans shot and killed Christmas Day

The number of Americans killed in gun homicides on Christmas Day is comparable to the number of people killed in…

December 28, 2015

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Cleveland officer won’t face charges in 12-year-old boy’s death

Cuyahoga County prosecutor Tim McGinty said it was “indisputable” that the boy was gunned down while drawing the pistol from…

December 28, 2015

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Trump slams Bill Clinton for ‘terrible record of women abuse’

Republican presidential contender, businessman Donald Trump addresses supporters at a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Mich. Trump’s latest attack on…

December 28, 2015

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Large storm brings twisters, floods – and it’s not over yet

At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in the tornadoes that swept through the Dallas area on Saturday…

December 28, 2015

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Most helicopters unprotected as bird strikes rise, FAA warns

Parkview Samaritan helicopter pilot Brad Wilson checks the rotor blade for damage after being struck by a bird while flying.…

December 28, 2015

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Latest Chicago shooting raises concerns

Quintonio LeGrier, 19, was killed early Saturday by police responding to a domestic disturbance, along with downstairs neighbor Bettie Jones,…

December 27, 2015

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At least 11 die from Texas tornadoes, 12 in Midwest flooding

It was the latest of a succession of powerful weather events across the country, from heavy snow in New Mexico,…

December 27, 2015

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Techno-skeptics’ objection growing louder

Taylor Taylor, 36, is a documentary filmmaker, musician and political activist. She’s also an emerging star in the world of…

December 27, 2015

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BAGHDAD – Islamic State fighters are putting up a tough fight in the militant-held city of Ramadi, slowing down the…

December 26, 2015

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Year-end Review Congress GOP upheaval overshadows legislating

Ryan It was the first year of Barack Obama’s two presidential terms when the GOP ran both the House and…

December 26, 2015

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Man buns, tiny houses and hacks: We’re over you

things that need to be left behind in 2015

December 26, 2015

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2015 the year that Tumblr became Web’s front page

“Guys please help me,” the blogger wrote, ignorant of the fact that her words would echo in eternity. “Is this…

December 26, 2015

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Boulder, Colorado project seeks to help older LGBT adults

Kurt Sanford dances to the song YMCA during the Lavender Gala for LGBT elders at Nissi’s Bistro in Lafayette, Colo.…

December 26, 2015

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NEW YORK – Mass shootings and attacks weighed heavily on the minds of Americans in 2015, according to a new…

December 26, 2015

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Editors choose Islamic State conflict as top news story of 2015

marriage ruling ranked No. 2

December 26, 2015

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In final year, Obama seeks to stave off lame-duck status

President Barack Obama listens as Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during their bilateral meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…

December 26, 2015