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5 things about Americans’ slipping sense of duty

Fifth of citizens say there’s no obligation to stay fully informed

December 28, 2014

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How ‘The Interview’ could change the game

Video-on-demand may become viable option

December 28, 2014

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Nation Briefs

LOS ANGELES – An autopsy report released Monday on a 25-year-old black man killed in a confrontation with Los Angeles…

December 28, 2014

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U.S. predicted to outperform in 2015

Economies in China, Russia, Japan, Europe all struggling

December 28, 2014

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Search for missing passenger jet resumes

Plane lost en route to Singapore

December 28, 2014

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ATHENS, Greece – Hundreds of passengers and crew endured a second night of smoke, frigid temperatures and gale-force winds as…

December 28, 2014

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Poll: Americans are feeling positive about 2015

Veronica Boshen of Allentown, Penn., took part in the New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City’s Times Square last…

December 28, 2014

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Egypt tattoo artists show off ink

Enthusiasts met over the weekend in the city’s leafy upscale Zamalek neighborhood to check out the latest designs and watch…

December 27, 2014

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Londoners battle for soul of Soho

Many hope to keep district’s risque feel

December 27, 2014

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Doodle or something more? Ancient scratchings found on clam shell

It’s possible that a clam shell scratched by Homo erectus might be our oldest-ever example of artistic work.Wim Lustenhouwer/VU University…

December 27, 2014

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Female mantises fake fertility to lure prey

When a female mantis is hungry, they will fake fertility and eat their duped mates.Linda Davidson/The Washington Post But when…

December 27, 2014

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Bacteria aren’t so bad after all

Life could exist, but it wouldn’t be so pleasant without them

December 27, 2014

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‘Mystere’ guitarist the Cal Ripken of Las Vegas

Bruce Rickerd hangs up his guitar after a performance of the show “Mystere” in Las Vegas. On Saturday, a Guinness…

December 27, 2014

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North Korea fires insults at Obama

White House declines to retaliate over the latest Sony fallout

December 27, 2014

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Lost children a Chinese epidemic

And the police are no help, even a deterrent in this issue

December 27, 2014

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2014: The year of pot

It begins and ends in Colorado

December 27, 2014

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Lesson learned for panda cub

16-month-old Bao Bao triggers concern from Facebook followers

December 27, 2014

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‘Yes we can’ president faces twilight of maybes

Obama has gained clarity, beginning to see legacy-building opportunities

December 27, 2014

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Police facing a major paradigm shift

Social media surveillance increasingly turned to – but what of our free speech rights?

December 27, 2014

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Nation Briefs

McALESTER, Okla. – Oklahoma’s last execution went so badly that the state tried to cancel it before it was over.…

December 27, 2014

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World Briefs

VATICAN CITY – The Turkish gunman who shot and wounded John Paul II in 1981 laid white flowers Saturday on…

December 27, 2014

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Stocks, jobs shine in ’14

Resilience defines the year

December 26, 2014

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Obamas’ chef to hang up his apron after six years

Sam Kass, seen with first lady Michelle Obama, was the Obamas’ personal chef for six years. Kass cooked up policy…

December 26, 2014

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LOS ANGELES – While tens of thousands of immigrants living in the country illegally are gearing up to apply for…

December 26, 2014