Nation & World

Did NSA plant spyware in computers around world?

A new report from Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab released Monday said its researchers identified malicious programs or worms that…

February 17, 2015

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Life on Earth may be older than thought

And yet, life thrived. That’s according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature, which analyzed 52 ancient rock…

February 17, 2015

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Egypt seeks new UN force to help Libyans

An Egyptian fighter jet leaves the hangar in preparation to launch airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Libya after the…

February 17, 2015

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Obama’s immigration plan put on hold

White House vows to appeal judge’s ruling

February 17, 2015

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Natino & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – More than 11 million people signed up for subsidized private health insurance under President Barack Obama’s law this…

February 17, 2015

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Bronze baby shoes hot again

The oldest and by far the largest company that bronzes baby shoes started offering the service in 1934 and never…

February 17, 2015

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D.C. monument taken down a notch

Memorial not as tall as always thought, new survey shows

February 17, 2015

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Cold crowds get creative at Mardi Gras

CCH Pounder, an actress on the television series “NCIS New Orleans,” throws beads from a float during the Krewe of…

February 17, 2015

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Good or bad Iran nuke deal? Israel vs. the U.S. administration

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a faction meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem. Is the United States heading…

February 17, 2015

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New defense chief vows to protect troops’ safety, dignity

Ash Carter is sworn in as the new secretary of defense by Vice President Joe Biden Tuesday in the Roosevelt…

February 17, 2015

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Few rules on vaccinations of teachers, school staff

Group worried about safety, job protection

February 16, 2015

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Train derailment sends oil tanker into river

A fire burns Monday after a train derailment near Charleston, W. Va. Nearby residents were told to evacuate as state…

February 16, 2015

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Old Man Winter lands in Southern states

Ron Davis walks to a doctor appointment early Monday in Bowling Green, Ky. The National Weather Service say anywhere from…

February 16, 2015

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World Briefs

TOKYO – A magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan early Tuesday, triggering minor tsunamis but no reports…

February 16, 2015

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Egypt strikes Islamic State in Libya

Country also pushes for international action

February 16, 2015

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Terrorist had violent roots in gang

Jens Dresling/Associate dPress<br><br>Flowers and candles lay in front of the Jewish Synagogue in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Monday following the weekend…

February 16, 2015

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Slain suspect in Copenhagen attacks just got out of prison

Jens Dresling/Associate dPress<br><br>Flowers and candles lay in front of the Jewish Synagogue in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Monday following the weekend…

February 16, 2015