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New safety words rule the pool

Research shows that participation in formal swim lessons can reduce drowning risk by 88 percent, “so even if a child…

August 15, 2014

Police: Teen shot by cop suspect in recent robbery

Capt. Ronald Johnson of the Missouri Highway Patrol hugs Angela Whitman, of Berkeley, Mo., in Ferguson, Mo., Thursday. Ferguson police…

August 15, 2014

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Report: CDC scientist kept quiet about flu blunder

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials are saying that another troubling slip-up took place at one of the agency’s…

August 15, 2014

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Obama appeals for ‘peace and calm’ in Ferguson

President Barack Obama speaks to reporters today in Edgartown, Mass. about developments in Iraq and the police shooting of 18-year-old…

August 14, 2014

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Study blames humans for most of melting glaciers

The Mendenhall Glaicer spills over the mountains above Mendenhall Lake in Juneau, Alaska. More than two-thirds of the recent rapid…

August 14, 2014

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State troopers take charge in Ferguson

Governor urges city to ‘step back a little bit’

August 14, 2014

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Nation & World Briefs

HIDALGO, Texas – The first wave of National Guard troops has taken up observation posts along the Texas-Mexico border. Texas…

August 13, 2014

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Israel, Hamas extend truce as talks continue

Negotiations for a permanent truce between Israel and Hamas are continuing slowly, although Egypt and Palestinian negotiators said the two…

August 13, 2014

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U.S. looks at rescue options

Team finds fewer Iraqi refugees on mountain than thought

August 13, 2014

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Nation & World Briefs

SAN FRANCISCO –Sheriff’s officials in the San Francisco Bay Area defended their decision to release details about how actor Robin…

August 13, 2014

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Pope makes first South Korean visit in 25 years

Pope Francis waves upon his arrival Thursday at Seoul Air Base in Seongnam, South Korea, as South Korean President Park…

August 13, 2014

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Gay marriages could begin by next week in Virgina

From left, Robert Roman and Claus Ihlemann, of Virginia Beach, celebrate a ruling on February 14 by federal Judge Arenda…

August 13, 2014

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Obama weighing options for rescuing Iraqi refugees

Deputy National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting, Ben Rhodes, speaks during a news briefing in Edgartown, Mass., on…

August 13, 2014

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Protests turn violent in St. Louis suburb

Police advance through smoke Wednesday in Ferguson, Mo. Protests in the St. Louis suburb rocked by racial unrest since a…

August 12, 2014

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Few Nicaraguan children migrating to the U.S.

Many finding jobs in Costa Rica

August 12, 2014

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Nation Brief

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of thousands of people who signed up under the new health-care law risk losing their taxpayer-subsidized insurance…

August 12, 2014

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Lake Mead users fear worst

14-year drought threatens Southwestern water supplies

August 12, 2014

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Alexander the Great-era tomb discovered

An officer Tuesday locks the entrance to a site that archaeologists are excavating at an ancient mound in Amphipolis, Greece.ALexandros…

August 12, 2014

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World Briefs

CANBERRA, Australia – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday described a photograph of a Sydney-born 7-year-old boy clutching…

August 12, 2014

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Russian convoy spurs concerns in Ukraine, West

Officials fear aid may be cover

August 12, 2014

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WHO backs use of untested Ebola drugs

Agency: World has ‘duty’ to test effectiveness

August 12, 2014

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Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall dies

Stage, screen actress dead at age 89

August 12, 2014

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Williams hanged himself with belt, officials say

Actor and comedian Robin Williams’ body was discovered Monday by his personal assistant, Marin County Sheriff’s Department officials said Tuesday.…

August 12, 2014

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Iraqi leader growing more isolated

There’s seemingly little left for Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to cling to, beyond the support of party stalwarts and high-ranking…

August 12, 2014