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States seeking to block Obama on immigration

Texas Gov.-elect Greg Abbott announces that Texas is leading a 17-state coalition filing a lawsuit to block President Barack Obama’s…

December 3, 2014

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DETROIT – Japan’s Takata Corp. refused to comply with a U.S. government demand for an expanded recall of its air…

December 3, 2014

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U.S. health-care bill may be heading up

Spending grew at slowest rate in decades

December 3, 2014

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Obama initiative vows to help native youth

Chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe David Archambault II and President Barack Obama watch American Indian dance during a…

December 3, 2014

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Obama tells CEOs he wants to work on wage growth

President Barack Obama on Wednesday tells leading CEOs he hopes to conclude new trade agreements with Europe and Pacific nations,…

December 3, 2014

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Lawyer: No indictment for officer in NYC chokehold death

A woman, who did not want to give her name, places flowers at a memorial for Eric Garner near the…

December 3, 2014

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Ex-BP executive fighting Gulf oil spill charges

A Justice Department spokesman says U.S. District Judge Kurt Engelhardt on Wednesday declined to throw out one count against David…

December 2, 2014

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Obama: Ebola fight not over yet

Progress on vaccine reported

December 2, 2014

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WASHINGTON – Suspected Nazi war criminals would be blocked from receiving Social Security benefits under a bill unanimously approved Tuesday…

December 2, 2014

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Police probing violence after Ferguson decision

Stepdad to be interviewed about angry comments

December 2, 2014

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NASA set to test new manned spacecraft

Orion planned to take astronauts to Mars

December 2, 2014

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Boehner pushes plan to avoid shutdown

Proposal would let conservatives attack Obama for his actions on immigration

December 2, 2014

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Air shipments of batteries draw concerns

Tests show they pose big fire risk

December 2, 2014

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Obama set to name new defense chief

Candidate has expertise in Pentagon budgeting

December 2, 2014

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White House goes high tech for holidays

Decorations pay homage to Maker movement

December 2, 2014

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World Briefs

BEIRUT – Lebanese authorities detained a woman and young boy believed to be the wife and son of the reclusive…

December 2, 2014

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Kingly question put to rest at last

Tests confirm remains were Richard III’s

December 2, 2014

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NATO ups spending to counter Russia

Alliance approves new quick-reaction force

December 2, 2014

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Obama faces shrinking pool of Pentagon contenders

President Barack Obama, reaching to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, who has announced his resignation, is finding it difficult to find…

December 1, 2014

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WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Monday he wants to ensure the U.S. isn’t building a “militarized culture” within police…

December 1, 2014

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Climate change impacts heat up UN talks in Lima

Hundred participate in a candlelight vigil, a day before the inauguration of Climate Change Conference in Lima, Peru. Negotiators from…

December 1, 2014

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U.S. factory growth slips in November but still healthy

Ron Hudgins welds a 2015 Ford F-150 cab at the Dearborn Truck Plant in Dearborn, Mich. U.S. factories were slightly…

December 1, 2014

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Congress crams unfinished agenda into final days

The U.S. Capitol Dome in Washington is surrounded by scaffolding for a long-term repair project. Congress returns Monday to work…

December 1, 2014

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High court reviewing pregnant worker case

Women cites descrimination while working for UPS

November 30, 2014