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Robin Williams dead at 63

Star had been battling depression recently

August 11, 2014

U.S. agency moves slowly on investigation requests

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration acting Administrator David J. Friedman testifies before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee on…

August 11, 2014

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Judges extends temporary halt to Ohio executions

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction/Associated Press<br><br>Ronald Phillips was scheduled to die Sept. 18 for the rape and murder of…

August 11, 2014

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Iraq in crisis

Iraqis from the Yazidi community displaced by the terrorist group the Islamic State in northern Iraq are settling in a…

August 10, 2014

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Three missionaries who worked with patients infected with the Ebola virus in Liberia are back in the…

August 10, 2014

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Koch brothers lay money down to influence Hispanic voters

Help offered contrasts with GOP political rhetoric

August 10, 2014

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Iraq’s al-Maliki steps up struggle to keep his job

New president accused of obstructing re-election

August 10, 2014

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Israel, Hamas accept new cease-fire

Israeli-Egyptian blockade cited as ‘reason for the war’

August 9, 2014

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Summer has been good to cornfields

Genetic modifications also create conditions for rise in yields

August 9, 2014

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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

Aid flights bring food, water to refugees

August 9, 2014

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White students to no longer be majority

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

August 9, 2014