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Ex-Saddam deputy may be dead

has been working with Islamic State forces

April 17, 2015

RPG event makes magic come alive for Potter fans

Norwegian Elge Larsson is promising to fight “nail and tooth” any interference from the Polish Ministry of Magic during a…

April 17, 2015

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U.S., states argue over immigration case

Appeals court to rule on letting Obama orders take effect

April 17, 2015

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World Briefs

COLOGNE, Germany – The Germanwings crash last month was an “unbelievable horror” for the families of those killed, compounded by…

April 17, 2015

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Just a flight of fancy or not?

Pilotless passenger flights may be possible but are unlikely for now

April 17, 2015

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Nation Briefs

AUSTIN, Texas – Timothy McVeigh considered the Oklahoma City bombing a failure because he left the building standing and once…

April 17, 2015

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Higher U.S. gasoline prices sparked modest inflation in March

Gasoline prices are rising slightly, contributing to a 0.2 percent jump in consumer prices in March.Gerald Herbert/Associated Press The consumer…

April 17, 2015

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U.S. senator says it’s time to put a woman on the $20 bill

The campaign to put a woman’s face on the U.S. $20 bill has gained anotehr backer with U.S. Sen. Jeanne…

April 17, 2015

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Top U.S. lawmakers strike deal to fast-track trade deals

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, expects his committee will take up a compromise proposal to give President…

April 16, 2015

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Nation & World Briefs

TOPEKA, Kan. – A new Kansas law tells poor families that they can’t use cash assistance from the state to…

April 16, 2015

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Court hears EPA challenge

want to kill proposed rule on coal plant gases

April 16, 2015

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Putin: Economy is improving

If his marathon session in 2014 trumpeted the annexation of Crimea and issues of national pride, this year Putin fielded…

April 16, 2015

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Newspaper’s role in Capitol stunt examined

Florida postal worker Doug Hughes puts address labels on letters he planned to deliver to members of Congress after he…

April 16, 2015

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Financial incentives OK’d for workplace wellness programs

Equal Opportunity Employment Commission Chairwoman Jenny Yang says her agency is trying to “harmonize” federal laws banning discrimination based on…

April 16, 2015

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Homeland chief: Gyrocopter came in ‘under the radar’

Several lawmakers are questioning how Florida Postal Service worker Doug Hughes was able to fly a gyrocopter from Gettysburgh, Pennsylvania,…

April 16, 2015

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Nation & World Briefs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – President Barack Obama promoted his tax proposals Wednesday while criticizing congressional Republicans who are pushing to repeal…

April 15, 2015

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Kerry reassures G-7 Iran deal can stand up to Congress

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, told foreign ministers attending a Group of Seven meeting in Luebeck, Germany, that…

April 15, 2015

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Fight for $15 protests expand for low-wage workers

Organizers of the Fight for $15 campaign say protests, such as this one that was held Tuesday in Boston, are…

April 15, 2015

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UN concerns grow after refugee ship capsizes

United Nations officials are concerned by the increasing number of refugees who are dying en route to Europe while trying…

April 15, 2015

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Obama makes new push on middle-class tax proposals

President Barack Obama answers a question during a town hall with women bloggers Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C.Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press The…

April 15, 2015

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Experts defend officer’s out-of-box action

say he deserves medal for using cruiser to disarm shooter

April 15, 2015

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U.S., Cuba to open talks on fugitives

Cuban citizens and government officials are praising President Barack Obama’s decision to remove their country from a U.S. list of…

April 15, 2015

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Capitol Police knew about pilot’s plans

worker lands gyrocopter on Capitol’s West Lawn

April 15, 2015

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Study: More people could survive tsunami if they walk faster

A new study shows that about 5,500 more people could survive a major tsunami hitting the Northwest Coast if they…

April 14, 2015