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Islamic State frees hostages

Experts say Turkey’s explanation is incomplete

September 20, 2014

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NYC High Line to open last stretch

Transformation of railway now complete

September 20, 2014

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Kurdish fighters join battle in Syria

Islamic State militants seize villages, force refugees into Turkey

September 20, 2014

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Sierra Leone presses lockdown to curb Ebola

Residents asked to stay at home for three days

September 20, 2014

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Dance workout puts moves on women’s self-esteem

The former Miami Heat dancer decided to create a women’s-only workout with a safe space to let loose with girlfriends,…

September 19, 2014

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Buffer zone agreed on in Ukrainian peace talks

An abandoned dog and cat sit outside a damaged house in the town of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine.Darko Vojinovic/Associated Press Representatives…

September 19, 2014

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Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Army’s top officer warned Friday that it will become increasingly difficult to target and launch precision airstrikes…

September 19, 2014

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Plan targets college assaults

Campaign urges men to take responsibility for problem

September 19, 2014

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Congress backs Obama on aid to Syrian rebels

President Barack Obama signed into law legislation allowing U.S. military forces to train rebels in Syria to help with U.S.…

September 19, 2014

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UK, Scotland seek to heal divide

Leader of Scotland to quit post after vote on independence fails

September 19, 2014

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Britain plans political upheaval after Scot vote

British Prime Minister David Cameron Friday said Great Britain now needs to decide how to reshape its form of government…

September 19, 2014

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Senate approves arming Syrian rebels

Plan to fight Islamic State gets wide support

September 18, 2014

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Ukraine leader asks U.S. for military aid

Visit meant to help boost ties with West

September 18, 2014

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Nation Briefs

NEW YORK – Home Depot said that 56 million debit and credit cards are estimated to have been breached in…

September 18, 2014

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Scots reject independence

The decision prevented a rupture of a 307-year union with England, bringing a huge sigh of relief to the British…

September 18, 2014

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Sierra Leone confines population

Government to search homes for Ebola victims

September 17, 2014

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World Briefs

BEIRUT – Islamic State militiamen backed by tanks defiantly advanced Thursday in Syria, capturing more than 20 Kurdish villages as…

September 17, 2014

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Record turnout expected for Scottish vote

Bookmakers have set the odds on how today’s vote on Scotish independence will turn out although polls suggest the outcome…

September 17, 2014

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Report urges end-of-life planning

Dying patients often don’t get medical care they want

September 17, 2014

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Nation & World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Republican-controlled House voted grudgingly to give the administration authority to train and arm Syrian rebels Wednesday as…

September 17, 2014

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School district police stock up free military gear

A Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle sits in front of police headquarters in Watertown, Conn. The Los Angeles Unified’s School District…

September 17, 2014

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U.S. military role in Iraq raises combat questions

President Barack Obama speaks to a crowd of military personnel at U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in…

September 17, 2014

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Panama – a feel good place

Central American country’s people rated most upbeat

September 16, 2014

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White House rejects use of ground forces

General: Troops may be needed to fight Islamic State

September 16, 2014