Nation & World

Obama backpedals on immigration

Policy requests drew opposition from migrant-advocacy community

July 6, 2014

Nation & World

Does climate change affect the wolverine?

Feds are doubting snowfall ‘speculation’

July 6, 2014

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Washington issues 24 pot shop licenses

Sales to begin today in state

July 6, 2014

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Most NSA peeking involves Americans

About 90 percent of information gathered has been our own data

July 6, 2014

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Better skilled teachers pushed for

Obama points out ‘problem’ in disadvantaged communities

July 6, 2014

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Wash. pot shops prepare for opening

Few shops seem ready to begin sales on Tuesday

July 6, 2014

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Fat camps offer pudgy pets ‘pawlates’, ‘doga’

After cardio comes doggie facials, massages

July 6, 2014

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Nation Briefs

WINTERS, Calif. – A rural fire in Northern California raged throughout the night, challenging firefighters as temperatures rise. State fire…

July 5, 2014

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How much distance from an immoral act is enough?

Nonprofits’ contraception cases upcoming for Supreme Court

July 5, 2014

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Mining making comeback in Midwest

A new nickel and copper mine planned for Marquette, Mich., is expected to pump $4 billion into the county over…

July 5, 2014

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Danish safety net keeps wealth gap at bay

You aren’t worried. If you’re 51-year-old Lotte Geleff, who lost her job as an office clerk in January 2013, you…

July 5, 2014

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6 suspects arrested in slaying of Arab teen

His mother has no faith justice will be accomplished by Israelis

July 5, 2014

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Child migrant exodus a hurdle

More flexibility sought for law

July 5, 2014

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In elections, sage grouse may rule the roost

Bird battle: Which is first, economy or environment?

July 5, 2014

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Only road onto island reopening after Arthur

North Carolina fared better than other areas

July 5, 2014

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Palestinian teen burned to death, autopsy shows

Palestinians say it was Israeli act of revenge

July 5, 2014

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4 killed in car bomb attack in Somalia

Somali soldiers investigate the scene of a suicide car bomb near the Somali parliament in Mogadishu on Saturday.Farah Abdi Warsameh/Associated…

July 5, 2014

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Unions stronger in government

A majority of union members today have ties to the government at the federal, state or local levels. The typical…

July 5, 2014

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Filmmaker to correct 1983 film on Guatemala war

A dramatic scene from the 1983 documentary will be corrected to show that the Batzul massacre highlighted in the film…

July 5, 2014

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Ukraine claims victory against rebels

Pro-Russian groups vow to fight on

July 5, 2014

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Nation & World Briefs

Egypt premier defends spike in energy prices CAIRO – Egypt’s prime minister on Saturday defended a steep rise in fuel…

July 5, 2014

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Leader of Islamist State reveals himself in video

Had received criticism for not showing himself out in public

July 5, 2014

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Florida Dem calls for trade with Cuba

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist, campaigning in Miami’s Little Havana, called for an end the trade embargo against Cuba.John…

July 5, 2014

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Presidential patriotism shines on Fourth of July

Grills are filled with smoking hamburgers at the White House in preparation for President Barack Obama’s Independence Day barbecue with…

July 4, 2014