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Russian-backed rebels advancing

Militias trying to link territory in Ukraine to Crimea region

August 29, 2014

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Experimental Ebola drug heals monkeys in new study

The monkeys were given the drug, ZMapp, three to five days after they were infected with the virus and when…

August 29, 2014

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Plaza to open on Sept. 11

Services to mark anniversary

August 29, 2014

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Gun instructor’s family not angry

But the ex-wife and children of instructor Charles Vacca say they harbor no ill feelings toward the girl and her…

August 29, 2014

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New go-to career for New England’s young: Farming

Across the region, young people are choosing crops over cubicles, new farms are popping up and the local food movement…

August 29, 2014

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Coffee shop on honor system works in N. Dakota

David Brekke says it’s about small-town living where people know their neighbors. Brekke and his wife, Kimberly, run The Vault…

August 29, 2014

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90 years on, push for ERA ratification goes on

In Washington, congresswomen Jackie Speier, D-Calif., and Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., are prime sponsors of two pieces of legislation aimed at…

August 29, 2014

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Buffett heir buys icon’s archive

Howard G. Buffett told The Associated Press that his foundation plans to give the items, which include Parks’ Presidential Medal…

August 29, 2014

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U.S. consumer spending dips 0.1 percent

Auto sales slowed in July, pushing consumer spending down 0.1 percent for the month. It was the first drop in…

August 29, 2014

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Obama cautions against using force to solve crises

President Barack Obama listens in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington Thursday where he…

August 29, 2014

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Obama says Russia responsible for Ukraine violence

President Barack Obama takes questions as he speaks about the economy, Iraq and Ukraine Thursday in the James Brady Press…

August 28, 2014

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WHO: Ebola outbreak in Africa could grow worse

WHO Assistant Director-General Bruce Aylward speaks to the media during a press conference about the WHO plans to contain West…

August 28, 2014

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Obama: No ‘strategy yet’ on Islamic State

President suggests he’s not ready to approve airstrikes inside Syria

August 27, 2014

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Ukraine fighting intensifies

West accuses Russia of lying, says its troops are in country

August 27, 2014

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U.S. raises economic growth rate for second quarter

A worker assembles construction supplies at Northeast Building Products in Philadelphia.Matt Rourke/Associated Press The upward revision supported expectations that the…

August 27, 2014

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SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management will resume issuing oil and gas leases next year for federal…

August 27, 2014

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JERUSALEM – European nations are offering to help enforce the cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, a scenario that could provide…

August 27, 2014

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Looking for America? Try Nashville

Website says Tennessee city most resembles U.S.’s demographics

August 27, 2014

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Shooting by 9-year-old stirs debate over guns

Girl shot man by accident; no charges being filed

August 27, 2014

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Israeli premier, Hamas declare victory in Gaza

A Palestinian militant of Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades, military wing of Hamas, celebrates at a victory rally at destroyed houses in…

August 26, 2014

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Texas Gov. Rick Perry told South Carolina Republicans on Wednesday that it’s important for the GOP to…

August 26, 2014

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Obama set to take immigration steps

White House readies legal arguments

August 26, 2014

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Review notes VA problems

But report can’t link deaths to delayed appointments

August 26, 2014

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NAPA, Calif. – The earthquake that jolted California’s wine capital may have caused at least $1 billion in property damage,…

August 26, 2014