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Nation Briefs

In a response to recent speculation that he is being drafted into the 2016 race, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said…

Trump defends record on women

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO hits bombastic real-estate mogul

March, silence and violence mark death of Michael Brown

Shots fired at protest marking anniversary of Brown’s death

World Briefs

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haitians were electing legislators to Parliament on Sunday after a yearslong wait, but the vote was plagued…

Israel arrests 9 Jews suspected of terrorism

Israeli forces believe extremist settlers committed violence on Palestinians

World Briefs

BEIRUT – Hundreds of Christian families have fled a central Syrian town as Islamic State fighters advance toward it, activists…

Nation Briefs

NORRISTOWN, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s top prosecutor has taken on the new role of criminal defendant. Attorney General Kathleen Kane was…

Trump choked out of gathering

Billionaire businessman barred after latest barb

So, what exactly does our immigration currently look like?

At San Diego, at least, the border has become more orderly

Homeless inhaling synthetic pot

NYC sees a surge in drug use, with dire consequences

Supreme Court addresses capital punishment

Justices speak out about death penalty, but executions go on

In South Carolina, Biden seeks quiet respite as he mulls 2016 decision

Vice President Joe Biden will be heading to South Carolina for a vacation and to consider entering the primary race…

Trump has long history of insults

GOP candidate says he doesn’t recall comments about women

Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Eager for a break from Washington, President Barack Obama is returning to his summer vacation spot of choice,…

World Briefs

BAMAKO, Mali – Jihadists stormed two hotels in central Mali on Friday, seizing at least six hostages and killing three…

Key Dem opposes Iran deal

Jewish senator calls agreement ‘real risk’

Dozens die in Kabul blasts

2 bombings strain peace efforts with Taliban

Once part of sideshow, former preemies praise doctor years later

Beth Allen of Hackensack, N.J., says the older she gets “the more appreciative I am of the opportunity I was…

Stolen violin recovered after 35 years

Its case was later found in the basement of the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he taught.…

Girl who’s losing sight will visit Rome

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Myers, 5, got a chance to get a closer look at the stars during a visit to the…

Clinic helps transgender clients

Speech therapists helping with voice transition

U.S. economy added 215,000 jobs in July; unemployment 5.3 percent

Employers are continuing to show confidence that the economic recovery will continue to expand. Sgt. Garret Baganz, Spc. Tyler Sonsoucie…