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COTONOU, Benin – With nearly 5,000 dead of Ebola in West Africa, the World Health Organization elected a new director…

November 5, 2014

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ST. LOUIS – A state judge overturned Missouri’s constitutional ban on gay marriage Wednesday in a ruling that immediately set…

November 5, 2014

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Obama defends policies after election

President defiant despite Democratic thrashing

November 5, 2014

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D.C. pot use still faces hurdles

District of Columbia voters approved legalizing marijuana use Tuesday, but the Republican-controlled Congress could have the final say on whether…

November 5, 2014

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World leaders fear new U.S. pullback

worry election ‘weakened’ Obama

November 5, 2014

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Obama vows to ‘get the job done’ with Republicans

President Barack Obama said Wednesday that “it was time for us to take care of business” and that he thinks…

November 5, 2014

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Amid Ebola disaster, WHO picks new Africa chief

Botswana Dr. Matshidiso Moeti will take over in February as the new director of the World Health Organization’s Afrida office.Valentin…

November 5, 2014

$Texas energy group asks court to halt fracking ban$

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Texas energy group asks court to halt fracking ban

From left, Topher Jones, of Denton, Texas; Edward Hartmann, of Dalla;s and Angie Holliday of Denton, hold a campaign sign…

November 4, 2014

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Wisconsin’s Walker bests Democrat Burke

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker makes a campaign stop at Kroll’s West in Ashwaubenon, Wis., on Election Day.W. Marc Larson/The Green…

November 4, 2014

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Exit poll: Party leaders a drag on both sides

More than a third of those who voted for a Republican House candidate were dissatisfied or angry with GOP leaders…

November 4, 2014

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Biden: Democrats lose seats, hold Senate majority

Biden said in a radio interview that he foresees Democratic victories in closely contested races in Alaska, North Carolina, New…

November 4, 2014

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GOP retains control of House, expands majority

The GOP easily won the 218 seats required and was on track to match or surpass the 246 seats they…

November 4, 2014

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SUVs no longer just an American fad

Smaller, fuel-efficient helping vehicles gain fans

November 4, 2014

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Montpelier to get update

quarters to be rebuilt

November 4, 2014

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Republicans capture control of Congress

A woman prepares to mark her ballot at a polling site Tuesday in Mount Kisco, N.Y.Julie Jacobson/Associated Press Republican Mitch…

November 4, 2014

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Discontented voters hand Senate to Republicans

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., addresses a group of supporters during a rally in Louisville, Ky. The senator won…

November 4, 2014

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Obama: Dems Senate challenge worst since 1950s

Daniel Mulcahey mans the ballot box as a resident casts his vote in an old-fashioned wooden ballot box at the…

November 4, 2014

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Voters holding their noses, hoping for change

Dozens of voters were lined up at the door as soon as the polling place at Chief Joseph School of…

November 4, 2014

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Ukraine sends troops to counter Russians

Russian nationalists on Tuesday carry Orthodox icons during a march in Moscow in support of pro-Russian separatists fighting with Ukrainian…

November 4, 2014

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Islamic militants accused of abuse

group says children were tortured

November 4, 2014

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World Briefs

VIENNA – Russia has informed the United States that it will boycott the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, diplomats told The…

November 4, 2014

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Oregon, DC voters OK use of pot

A sample of marijuana is shown inside the dispensary at Collective Awakenings on in Portland, Ore.Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian Oregon will…

November 3, 2014

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New GOP-run Senate faces same gridlock

WASHINGTON – Now that power has changed hands in the Senate, there are two scenarios for what is likely to…

November 3, 2014

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Voters grumble all the way to the polls

Americans fed up with both parties’ politicians

November 3, 2014