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BAGHDAD – Iraq’s embattled Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, in a surprise speech late Sunday, resisted calls for his resignation and…

August 9, 2014

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Calif. debates when ‘yes means yes’

Students watch a public service announcement called, “1 is 2 Many,” featuring actor Seth Meyers among others, during an orientation…

August 9, 2014

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What’s in a name? A lot for some countries

Geographic names can spark war of words

August 9, 2014

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Scientists make their own transformers

In what may be the birth of cheap, easy-to-make robots, researchers have created complex machines that transform themselves from little…

August 9, 2014

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Museum finds lost discovery

6,500-year-old remains found in museum storage

August 9, 2014

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Widow accused of adultery is stoned to death in Syria

Sentenced woman was one of two who shared similar fate in region

August 9, 2014

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Gaza border negotiations on hold

Comprehensive deal for peace facing obstacles

August 9, 2014

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Ukraine rebel leader asks for aid, cease-fire

Russia’s call for humanitarian mission seen as pretext for marshalling of arms

August 9, 2014

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Liberians demand bodies be picked up

International health emergency declared by WHO

August 9, 2014

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What’s scary about Ebola? Reasons not to fear it

Incurable disease still manageable

August 9, 2014

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Virus starting to take economic toll in region

The Ebola outbreak, which has killed nearly 1,000 people, is disrupting business and inflicting economic damage in the three African…

August 9, 2014

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Iraq bombing stirs emotions in U.S.

On-the-street consensus: No concrete solution

August 9, 2014

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Judge denies GM motion to dismiss ignition lawsuit NEW YORK – A Georgia judge has denied a motion by General…

August 9, 2014

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U.S. launches more strikes in Iraq

flights bring food, water to refugees

August 9, 2014

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White students to no longer be majority

up together, minorities to make up 50.2% of public schools

August 9, 2014

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Hefty fees attached to wasting Calif. water

Three-year drought forcing communities to be creative in meting out punishments

August 9, 2014

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Airstrikes re-engage U.S. in Iraq

Humanitarian crisis worsens as militants ramp up efforts

August 8, 2014

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Mainstream GOP upbeat after sweeping tea party

Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander’s narrow win Thursday night and Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts’ triumph on Tuesday dashed the tea party’s…

August 8, 2014

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Lack of experience fuels West Africa Ebola crisis

Nurses from Uganda’s Ministry of Health check passengers arriving from Democratic Republic of Congo at Entebbe Airport in Kampala, Uganda.…

August 8, 2014

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Israel, Hamas resume fighting after truce

urges both sides to continue negotiations

August 8, 2014

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World & Nation Briefs

DONETSK, Ukraine – A Ukrainian has replaced a Russian at the helm of the insurgency in eastern Ukraine and declared…

August 8, 2014

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Tropical Storm Iselle makes landfall on Hawaii

No deaths or injuries have been reported as Tropical Storm Iselle hit the Big Island in Hawaii, the first hurricane…

August 8, 2014

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Airstrikes undertaken as U.S. re-engages in Iraq

The United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic militants in Iraq Friday, dropping two bombs on artillery being used to…

August 8, 2014

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Russians may pay price for ban

will raise food prices

August 7, 2014