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Egypt’s leader tries to avoid rift over aid

Official calls audiotape of el-Sissi a fake

February 10, 2015

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More counties issue licenses to gay couples

Alabama officials still seeking clarification

February 10, 2015

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Arizona town remembers slain hostage

U.S. confirms American aid worker held by militants is dead

February 10, 2015

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NEW YORK – NBC announced Tuesday it is suspending Brian Williams as “Nightly News” anchor and managing editor for six…

February 10, 2015

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – United Arab Emirates fighter planes roared out of an air base in Jordan on Tuesday…

February 10, 2015

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NBC suspends Brian Williams for 6 months without pay

Brian Williams has been suspended as anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for six months without pay for…

February 10, 2015

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Gay marriages begin in Alabama

counties continue to issue licenses

February 9, 2015

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NIAMEY, Niger – The Nigeria-based Islamic extremist group Boko Haram escalated its attacks in neighboring countries Monday, as a car…

February 9, 2015

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Explosion destroys Ukrainian factory

U.S., Germany seek to revive peace talks

February 9, 2015

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Winter storm buries East under more snow

Corbit Larson clears snow in front of icicles hanging off his Centre Music store Monday in Framingham, Mass. The Northeast…

February 9, 2015

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Greek leader remains hopeful of credit deal

Government renews pledge to seek debt relief

February 9, 2015

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WASHINGTON – The deputy director of the Secret Service, who managed day-to-day operations during scandals that badly tainted the agency,…

February 9, 2015

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CAIRO – A riot broke out Sunday night outside of a major soccer game in Egypt, with a stampede and…

February 8, 2015

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In Japan, only wimps take time off

Employers to be held responsible to ensure holidays are taken

February 8, 2015

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NEW YORK – Embattled NBC News anchor Brian Williams is backing out of scheduled appearance on David Letterman’s “Late Show”…

February 8, 2015

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What happens if Homeland Security shuts down?

Thousands will still work despite GOP, Dem rhetoric on bill

February 8, 2015

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In surprise, Beck wins Grammy for album of year

Pharrell Williams performs at the 57th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles.John Shearer/ Invision, AP The singer, who…

February 8, 2015

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Drought in California sends skiers to Idaho, Washington

Cross country skiers warm-up before a race in Mazama, Wash., in the Methow Valley. Warm temperatures and drought conditions in…

February 7, 2015

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Job market picks up, but jobless frustrated

looking is twice what’s available

February 7, 2015

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UAE to send F-16s to fight in Jordan

Demonstrators, one with a Jordanian flag image painted on his face and Arabic that reads, “Muath,” as in slain Jordanian…

February 7, 2015

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Bombs kill 40 in Iraq’s capital

was about to end in Baghdad

February 7, 2015

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SEOUL – As North Korea heads toward the “barley hump” – the lean season before the rice and corn harvest…

February 7, 2015

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U.S. hostage’s family hopeful she’s still alive

Islamic State claims woman killed in airstrike

February 7, 2015

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Adnan Syed’s mother, Shamim Syed, and his brother, Yusef.Associated Press file photo WASHINGTON – The subject of the popular podcast…

February 7, 2015