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Obama keeps tabs on Africa situation

He said South Sudan’s leaders have a responsibility to help protect Americans, who came under fire hours earlier during an…

December 21, 2013

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U.S. travelers brace for foul, wet weather

Some of the millions of people hitting the roads and airports Saturday squeaked through before any major weather hit, but…

December 21, 2013

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Why cross America on foot? Each trek uniquely personal

Benjamin Lee, left, and Joe Bell take a break from their cross-country treks on the side of the road in…

December 21, 2013

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French revolutionary gets 3-D makeover, diagnosis

French researcher Philippe Froesch comments about a photo of the reconstructed face of Maximilian de Robespierre as he addresses reporters…

December 21, 2013

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Things you may not know about reindeer

A Sami handler in traditional clothing holds two reindeer from his herd in Saariselka, Finnish Lapland, where the migratory mammals…

December 21, 2013

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Syrian rebels seize strategic hospital in Aleppo

Smoke billows from a building after a blast Thursday in Aleppo, Syria, where government war planes have bombed rebel-held districts…

December 21, 2013

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Egypt sends ousted leader to his third criminal trial

The new charges against Mohammed Morsi and 129 others pile on the legal onslaught facing the ousted Islamist president and…

December 21, 2013

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Government drops objection to publishing secret opinion

The Justice Department told the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court in a filing Friday that the department won’t object if the…

December 20, 2013

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France finds itself alone again in Central Africa

Rebecca Blackwell/Associated Press<br><br>French soldiers tell onlookers to stand back as they question Andre Poukou Gabriel, center, a member of the…

December 20, 2013

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Senate OKs defense bill, sends measure to Obama

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid delayed debate on a new defense bill earlier this year because of fears that Republicans…

December 19, 2013

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U.N. finds systematic disappearances in Syria

In this image taken from video obtained from the Shaam News Network, a man carries a child out of a…

December 19, 2013

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Rodman returns to North Korea

Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman says his plans to stage an exhibition game in North Korea won’t be affected…

December 19, 2013

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Israel downplaying threat of new boycott

Some in Israel are beginning to worry about growing efforts to organize boycotts to put pressure on the country to…

December 19, 2013

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FDA rules being delayed

The FDA says it wants to make sure the rules are practical for farmers who have to abide by them.…

December 19, 2013

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Tide shifting toward new curbs on spying

White House press secretary Jay Carney says President Barack Obama is ready to consider approving most of the recommendations a…

December 19, 2013

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Lights dimming on Edison’s bulbs

The 60- and 40-watt incandescent bulbs are being phased out in the United States beginning Jan. 1. The century-old light…

December 19, 2013

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London theater partially collapses

A bandaged man comforts a woman after the Apollo Theatre in London partially collapsed Thursday evening. Police said there were…

December 19, 2013

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NATO warns EU leaders on defense cooperation

British Prime Minister David Cameron says European Union member states need to work together more closely on defense issues, but…

December 19, 2013

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Target: 40 million card accounts may be breached

Target is advising credit- and debit-card customers to double-check their credit statements for possible fraudulent purchases. The Minneapolis-based retailer confirmed…

December 19, 2013

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Survey: U.S. income gap is holding back economy

The growing gap between the richest Americans and everyone else isn’t bad just for individuals it’s hurting the U.S. economy…

December 16, 2013

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HHS vows it will be ready for Dec. 23 insurance deadline

By noon Monday, 165,000 people visited the site, where people can shop for and buy health insurance, while another 500,000…

December 16, 2013

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China’s rover leaves first tracks on moon in 40 years

In this image taken by the on-board camera of the lunar probe Chang’e-3, China’s first moon rover Yutu – or…

December 16, 2013

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Budget deal may signal era of tiny achievements

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California is disappointed that the budget compromise approved by the House last week didn’t…

December 16, 2013

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Senate budget plan gains GOP support

Republican Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Georgians Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss of Georgia announced they would vote to…

December 16, 2013