Nation & World

Obama takes foreign policy risk – on his own terms

Frequently criticized as cautious on foreign policy, President Barack Obama’s secret negotiations to overhaul U.S. policy toward Cuba suggest he…

December 20, 2014

Nation & World

Cops’ killer angry over Garner death

Man shoots 2 officers in NYC, kills self

December 20, 2014

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Protesters: ‘It’s not the time’ for more Cuba ties

Sonia San Martin holds a sign during a protest in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami on Saturday against President…

December 20, 2014

Nation & World

Sony saga blends foreign intrigue, star wattage

President Barack Obama declared Friday that Sony “made a mistake” in shelving the satirical film, “The Interview,” about a plot…

December 20, 2014

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U.S. co-opted Cuba’s hip-hop scene for change

The idea was to use Cuban musicians “to break the information blockade” and build a network of young people seeking…

December 20, 2014

Nation & World

Police demonstrations inspire new protest songs

But will these songs stick like they did in ’60s?

December 20, 2014

Nation & World

Paper on deadly crusade

Newspaper listings seek to stop black-on-black killings

December 19, 2014

Nation & World

Holiday sales lagging so far

Giselle Basurto, of Mexico, shops at a Kmart store in New York on Thanksgiving Day. Retailers are reporting that sales…

December 19, 2014

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Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The U.S. government isn’t fully prepared to handle a nuclear terrorist attack or a large-scale natural catastrophe, lacks…

December 19, 2014

Nation & World

Most back drone rules

Poll shows Americans concerned about safety

December 19, 2014

Nation & World

Many await retired Cuban leader’s opinion

Where does Fidel Castro stand on ties with U.S.?

December 19, 2014

Nation & World

Obama not happy with Sony’s decision

‘I wish they had spoken to me’

December 19, 2014

Nation & World

Weird weather lingers in Alaska

“We want Santa to bring snow, soon,” Terry Goodwin said as she hit a ski trail in Anchorage on Thursday…

December 19, 2014

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Gifts of cheer from the FBI, CIA

A coffee mug from the National Security Agency reveals a message when hot liquid is poured into it, one of…

December 19, 2014

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Pakistan: 77 militants killed after school massacre

Friends of a Pakistani student who was killed in Tuesday’s Taliban attack on a military-run school offer prayers at his…

December 19, 2014

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FBI says North Korea was behind Sony attack

A movie billboard is displayed behind a Sony Pictures Entertainment Studio entrance in Culver City, Calif. Several lawmakers are calling…

December 19, 2014

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Secret Service review done

Calls for outsider to head agency

December 17, 2014

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Normalizing ties with Cuba could take awhile

Taxi drivers wait for clients next to their classic American cars in Havana, Cuba.Ramon Espinosa/Associated Press That’s about to become…

December 17, 2014

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U.S. readying ‘appropriate response’

White House set to identify Sony hackers

December 17, 2014

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Putin promises to fix Russia’s economy

President calls West’s sanctions part of efforts to weaken country

December 17, 2014

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Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – The computer files of more than 40,000 federal workers may have been compromised by a cyberattack at federal…

December 17, 2014

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World Briefs

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Islamic extremists killed 35 people and kidnapped at least 185 in an attack near the town where…

December 17, 2014

Nation & World

Court: Obesity can be disability

European companies expected to challenge EU decision

December 17, 2014

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U.S. ties North Korea to hacking of Sony

Studio cancels release of ‘The Interview’

December 17, 2014