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CHICAGO – Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert intends to plead guilty in a hush-money case linked to allegations of sexual…

October 15, 2015

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Obama extends U.S. military mission in Afghanistan

America’s longest war will continue to 2017

October 15, 2015

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Police: Brothers beaten in church to make them confess sins

Older brother dies, other in serious condition

October 14, 2015

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Analysis: Clinton’s strong debate may comfort supporters

Performance might influence Biden’s decision to run

October 14, 2015

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Clinton, Sanders clash on guns, economy, foreign policy

Democratic candidates for president outline vision at first debate

October 13, 2015

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Paul Ryan weighs pros, cons of becoming next House speaker

In this Oct. 8 file photo, Rep. Paul Ryan, R- Wis. arrives for a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington.…

October 13, 2015

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A viewers’ guide to the first Democratic debate

Hillary Clinton will likely try to name issues on which she agrees with President Barack Obama, such as health care,…

October 13, 2015

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Love grows for strongman in Mideast

Amid Russian airstrikes Putin craze takes hold

October 12, 2015

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CHAPIN, S.C. – As the worst of the floodwaters that roared through South Carolina washed out to sea, Gov. Nikki…

October 12, 2015

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Calamitous famine eradicated in last 50 years

Somalis wait to receive food in July 2011 at a camp in Mogadishu. Calamitous famines appear to have vanished from…

October 12, 2015

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Dems see room for big government

Expect only subtle differences between three lead candidates

October 12, 2015

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Evidence mounts for powerful El Niño

In the clearest warning yet that Southern California could be due for a deluge, meteorologists said in a report last…

October 12, 2015

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Princeton economist wins Nobel for work on poverty

Angus Deaton greets people at Princeton University after it was announced that he won the Nobel prize in economics for…

October 12, 2015

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Iran’s parliament approves an outline of nuclear deal

Iranian conservative lawmakers, such as Bijan Nobaveh Vatan, opposed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the nuclear deal between Iran…

October 11, 2015

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Lower gas prices mean no Social Security increase next year

Carol Mead decorates her home for Halloween in Montrose, Pa. Mead, 67, is retired and her husband, 70, must work…

October 11, 2015

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CAMARILLO, Calif. – The average price of gasoline has dropped half a cent over the past two weeks, to $2.34…

October 11, 2015

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IS could gain from Turkish peace-rally bombing

Relatives cry over the coffin of Korkmaz Tedik, 25, killed in Saturday’s bombing attacks, during his funeral on Sunday at…

October 11, 2015

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House GOP could support Ryan

Conservative caucus wants to see changes in way things are done

October 11, 2015

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What to do if shooting starts on campus?

How schools prepare varies

October 11, 2015

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Fierce battles ensue in Syria

That offensive marked the first major air-and-ground assault since Moscow began its military campaign in Syria on Sept. 30. Russian…

October 10, 2015

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Comedian Steve Martin gets serious as curator

Canadian artist’s works on display in U.S.

October 10, 2015

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HONOLULU – Family and friends say 25-year-old Colin Cook lost most of his leg in a shark attack off Oahu’s…

October 10, 2015

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‘America, we can’t breathe’

20 years after Million Man March, there is now a fresh call for justice

October 10, 2015

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95 killed at peace rally in Turkey’s capital city

Turkish PM says deadly attacks were likely suicide bombings

October 10, 2015