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Obama to tackle immigration alone

President Barack Obama says he has asked the heads of the Homeland Security and Justice departments to review what actions…

June 30, 2014

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Ukraine says forces to go back on offensive

A Ukrainian man examines damage to his home after residential areas of Slovyansk, Ukraine, came under shelling Monday. Ukraine’s president…

June 30, 2014

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. is sending another 300 troops to Iraq to beef up security at the U.S. Embassy and…

June 30, 2014

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North Korea preparing to try 2 American tourists

American tourist Jeffrey Edward Fowle of West Carrollton, Ohio. is one of two Americans North Korea says it will put…

June 30, 2014

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Justices: Can’t make employers cover contraception

Michael Hichborn kneels and prays as he joins demonstrators while waiting for the Supreme Court’s decision on the Hobby Lobby…

June 30, 2014

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CAIRO – Egypt will restrict sermons during the holy month of Ramadan to topics of faith and morality, the state’s…

June 29, 2014

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Benghazi case unfolds against political backdrop

protections should suspected terrorists receive?

June 29, 2014

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Obama picks new VA head

McDonalddu1-i-syn An administration official said Obama would announce McDonald’s appointment Monday. If confirmed by the Senate, he would succeed Eric…

June 29, 2014

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New Islamic caliphate declared

goes out for Muslims to obey their new leader

June 29, 2014

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Are you tired of passwords?

It’s an era of ‘tyranny,’ says expert

June 28, 2014

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Activists hope to put fishery on the hook

Scientists say the aquarium fishery off the Big Island is among the best managed in the world, but it has…

June 28, 2014

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Oil boom fueling archaeological bonanza

But across the hyperactive oil fields of North Dakota, these and other groups have to wait for another team –…

June 28, 2014

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Obama’s use of power gets tested

court decision rules in one case he went too far

June 28, 2014

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July Fourth weekend fires up highest gas prices since 2008

Prices will average about $3.68 a gallon for regular grade, up 17 cents from last year but below the all-time…

June 28, 2014

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U.S. takes gay rights global, despite an unsure welcome

More than 15,000 people marched during the Euro Pride gay pride Saturday in Oslo, Norway. President Barack Obama’s administration has…

June 28, 2014

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Heat record for May broken worldwide

A mahout and his elephant head toward the River Tawi on a hot May day in Jammu, India. Large regions…

June 28, 2014

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Pelosi holds little hope for immigration reform BROWNSVILLE, Texas – House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Saturday during a visit…

June 28, 2014

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Iraq forces launch push for insurgent-held city

People inspect buildings damaged by an Iraqi government airstrike in the northern city of Mosul, Iraq, on Saturday, where the…

June 28, 2014

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Benghazi suspect pleads not guilty

In a 10-minute hearing held amid tight security, Ahmed Abu Khattala spoke just two words, both in Arabic. He replied…

June 28, 2014

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Pot shortages could be dire in Washington

Randy Oliver, the chief scientist for Analytical 360, works in the company’s new cannabis analysis laboratory, in Yakima, Wash., which…

June 28, 2014

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With HIV, ex-inmates face a fight

become disconnected from care once released

June 28, 2014

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VA review finds ‘significant and chronic’ failures

Susan Walsh/Associated Press<br><br>A review of the Veterans Affairs health-care system that was ordered by President Barack Obama has concluded that…

June 27, 2014

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Astronauts getting out-of-this-world treat

Lavazza’s and Argotec’s “ISSpresso” machine will be the first real Italian espresso machine on the International Space Station and will…

June 27, 2014

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Iraqi lawmakers urged to pick new leader

A photo on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s website shows militants leading away captured Iraqi soldiers after…

June 27, 2014