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AUSTIN, Texas – Jason Wang and Johnny Truong were part of a gang that dressed as utility workers and held…

March 1, 2015

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For Republicans, a $75M question

If you ain’t got the money, forget about running for president

March 1, 2015

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BEIRUT – The Islamic State released at least 19 Christians on Sunday who were among the more than 220 people…

March 1, 2015

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Thousands remember slain Putin critic

Russian leader vows to hunt down killers

March 1, 2015

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Astronomers struggling to understand black hole

An artist’s rendering shows what astronomers say is themost luminous object ever seen in a part of space that stretches…

February 28, 2015

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Google AI program is game for learning

New software teaches itself how to beat many Atari games

February 28, 2015

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Are new casinos becoming losing bets?

Latest projects aren’t producing as much revenue as states hoped

February 28, 2015

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Scopes spawn superbugs

Equipment could be the cause for multiple deaths

February 28, 2015

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IRS goofs on its taxes

Treasury issues reprieve for health-law errors

February 28, 2015

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Residents of a small southern Missouri town struggled to come to grips with the knowledge that…

February 28, 2015

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Net neutrality shows Obama’s synergy with Silicon Valley

Revolving door obvious with departing staff

February 28, 2015

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RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian authorities said they’ve captured an American sect leader wanted for sex crimes against girls in…

February 28, 2015

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Was Nemtsov a ‘sacrificial victim’?

Three years ago, Putin predicted such an event

February 28, 2015

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Skiers: Looking for lift ticket deals?

Resort costs become targets as dynamic prices hit slopes

February 28, 2015

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With late vote, Congress funds Homeland Security

Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., stands outside the House chamber holds a procedural votes on a spending bill for the Homeland…

February 27, 2015

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U.S. won’t release water to Calif. farmers

Farmers in California’s Central Valley will be scrambling to find new water sources to irrigate their fields this year after…

February 27, 2015

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Russian diplomat slams “destructive” U.S stance

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov accused U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry of breaching “diplomatic ethics” on Friday. Ryabkov…

February 27, 2015

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U.S., Cuba restart embassy talks; breakthrough seems unlikely

The Obama administration is hoping that the United States and Cuba will have reopened their embassies in each other’s countries…

February 27, 2015

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Democrats caught between Obama, Netanyahu on speech

Many Jewish members of the House, such as U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. are upset about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

February 27, 2015

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U.S. vows to hunt down ‘Jihadi John’

Holder says using troops to get terrorist isn’t ‘off the table’

February 27, 2015

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Obama proposes privacy measure

Alex Brandon/Associated Press file photo<br><br>Critics say proposed legislation from the Obama administration to require businesses to do more to protect…

February 27, 2015

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. and Cuba held a second round of negotiations Friday on restoring diplomatic relations after a half-century…

February 27, 2015

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Pullback raises hopes of peace in Ukraine

Rebels, government pull back heavy weapons

February 27, 2015

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Yemenis hold protests for, against rebels

Protesters march during an anti-Houthi demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen. On Friday, rival groups held demonstrations both for and against the…

February 27, 2015