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NEW ORLEANS – BP wants its money back – hundreds of millions of dollars of it – but a federal…

September 23, 2014

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BAGHDAD – The Islamic State group Tuesday paraded captured Iraqi troops through the streets of a militant stronghold west of…

September 23, 2014

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U.S. prison population down

Attorney general credits shift in federal sentencing rules

September 23, 2014

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NEW YORK – U.S. health officials Tuesday laid out worst-case and best-case scenarios for the Ebola epidemic in West Africa,…

September 23, 2014

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Obama pushes climate plan

U.N. summit sets stage for new treaty

September 23, 2014

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Obama vows to ‘take fight’ to terror group

President hails allies helping with airstrikes

September 23, 2014

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U.S. airstrikes on ISIS in Syria begin

Host of other nations also participate

September 22, 2014

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Giuliani to help fight Noriega’s video game lawsuit

This image provided by Activision Blizzard Inc. shows former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega as depicted in the game publisher’s 2012…

September 22, 2014

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Governor confident ambush suspect will be caught

A Pennsylvania State Trooper draws his weapon in a wooded area on Snow Hill Road in Price Township, Pa., during…

September 22, 2014

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Some causes of suicide in military need more study

Two key areas are focused on

September 21, 2014

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WASHINGTON – Investigators found more than 800 rounds of ammunition, a machete and two hatchets in the car of the…

September 21, 2014

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Spacecraft arrives on Mars

In this artist concept provided by NASA, the MAVEN spacecraft approaches Mars on a mission to study its upper atmosphere.…

September 20, 2014

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Marches around the world draw attention to climate change

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, from left, primatologist Jane Goodall, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, New York Mayor Bill…

September 20, 2014

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New Afghan president named

But vote totals kept secret

September 20, 2014

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SAN FRANCISCO – Nearly three-dozen structures were destroyed in a massive Northern California wildfire that continues to spread more than…

September 20, 2014

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North Korea powerful temptation for some

Many Americans feel drawn to enter ‘forbidden country’

September 20, 2014

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Inane, but practical discoveries recognized

Ig Nobel science awards give old wives’ tales their due respect

September 20, 2014

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Much pomp, little action

At UN climate meeting, huge march, events to grab spotlight from world leaders

September 20, 2014

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Why do our own Americans fight with jihadis?

Four attempted or have entered fray

September 20, 2014

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Teams assess damage as massive wildfire burns POLLOCK PINES, Calif. – Assessment teams hoped to get an idea Saturday of…

September 20, 2014

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Female fans standing by NFL

Women not happy with abuse cases, but they’re still watching games

September 20, 2014

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New journal aims to stoke interest in Midwest history

How exciting can region be? Find out in biannual issues

September 20, 2014

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MINSK, Belarus – Sporadic artillery fire hit parts of eastern Ukraine on Saturday, hours after negotiators agreed to create a…

September 20, 2014

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GOP women face uphill fight

Party struggles to attract female vote

September 20, 2014