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Fewer reported sex assaults at military schools

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels. A new Pentagon report…

February 11, 2015

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Parties gear up for war powers fight

Obama seeks OK to use force in Syria

February 11, 2015

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Just how dangerous is that chocolate treat?

Consumer group says the truth is not too sweet

February 11, 2015

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CLANTON, Ala.– Confusion reigns in Alabama over gay marriage, days after the first same-sex wedding licenses were issued in the…

February 11, 2015

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Russian reports progress in talks

European leaders hoping to end Ukraine fighting

February 11, 2015

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Turmoil in Yemen raises regional alarms

Houthis rebels in Sanaa, Yemen, beat demonstrators who were protesting the rebels’ seizure of the government.Anees Mahyoub/Associated Press The U.S.,…

February 11, 2015

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PARIS – Paris City Council authorized Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Wednesday to sue U.S. broadcaster Fox News for reporting there…

February 11, 2015

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Congress clears Keystone XL pipeline bill, setting up veto

Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., sponsor of the Keystone XL pipeline bill, urged President Barack Obama to approve the project Wednesday…

February 11, 2015

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GAO: Veterans’ health care costs a ‘high risk’ for taxpayers

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing…

February 11, 2015

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Sunday deadline driving health law sign-ups for 2015

The HealthCare.gov website, where people can buy health insurance, has not experienced problems during this year’s enrollment problem. The Health…

February 11, 2015

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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

Many 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

Some counties continue to issue licenses

February 9, 2015

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World Briefs

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