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GOP race opens up, or does it?

Romney’s decision could help Bush – at least for now

January 30, 2015

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WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is calling for an investment to move away from one-size-fits-all-medicine, toward an approach that tailors…

January 30, 2015

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Census change considered

racial classification could help Arab-Americans

January 30, 2015

$French fracture laid bare as 8-year-old praises terrorists$

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French fracture laid bare as 8-year-old praises terrorists

Latifa Ibn Ziaten, mother of French soldier Imad Ibn Ziaten who was killed by Islamist gunman Mohamed Merah, answers questions…

January 30, 2015

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Dems still miffed about Israeli leader’s address to Congress

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, left, D-Calif., the leader of the House Democrats, and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, right, listen as President…

January 30, 2015

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Scientists abandon claim about the early universe

New data show that their cosmic observations no longer back up that conclusion, they say. The original announcement caused a…

January 30, 2015

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U.S. economy slowed last quarter, but signs are pointing up

Signs of an economic recovery in the U.S. are abundant, such as these workers at a Boston construction site. The…

January 30, 2015

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Former GOP nominee Romney will not run for president in ‘16

Former GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced Friday that he will not enter the 2016 presidential campaign “in order to…

January 30, 2015

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House Dems seek better messaging, not new policies, for 2016

President Barack Obama is greeted on the tarmac by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, right, and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, left,…

January 29, 2015

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WASHINGTON – The Obama administration says it will ask Congress for $1 billion next year to run schools for Native…

January 29, 2015

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Senate OKs pipeline bill

Republicans lack votes to override expected veto

January 29, 2015

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Obama calls for spending surge, buoyed by rising economy

President Barack Obama waves during his arrival on Air Force One at Philadelphia International Airport Thursday, in Philadelphia. Obama traveled…

January 29, 2015

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Poll shows giant gap between what public, scientists think

A new Pew study shows that 87 percent of scientists believe global warming is caused by human activity while only…

January 29, 2015

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Driver deaths in crashes tumble

cites technology, improved car designs for drop in fatalities

January 29, 2015

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Military has wide discretion on Bergdahl charges

Army and Pentagon officials said there has been no decision on what, if any, criminal charges will be filed against…

January 28, 2015

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WASHINGTON – Sixteen million children were on food stamps as of last year, the highest number since the nation’s economy…

January 28, 2015

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World Briefs

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Cuban President Raul Castro demanded on Wednesday that the United States return the U.S. base…

January 28, 2015

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Jordan agrees to swap inmate for pilot

Islamic State group releases message extending deadline

January 28, 2015

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Hezbollah hits Israeli convoy

strikes back with air, artillery attacks

January 28, 2015

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Sheriffs’ association joins effort to kill traffic app

Group: Software helps speeders avoid tickets

January 28, 2015

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Fed stays ‘patient’ on rate hike; notes ultra-low inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen, left, is acknowledged by International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde, right, with British Prime…

January 28, 2015

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Lynch pledges to work with Congress

Attorney general nominee supports Obama policies

January 28, 2015

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NTSB: Systemic flaws in safety oversight of gas pipelines

When this gas pipeline in Sissonville, W.Va., exploded in 2012 it set off a fire that destroyed three homes. Officials…

January 27, 2015

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On Auschwitz anniversary, leader warns Jews again targets

Holocaust survivors on Tuesday visited the Auschwitz death camp in Oswiecim, Poland, to mark the 70th anniversary of the Nazi…

January 27, 2015