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Boehner: Leaders told 2 years ago of possible swap

A photo of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. House Speaker John Boehner says the U.S. trade of five terror suspects for Bergdahl…

June 3, 2014

Obama promises to boost U.S.-NATO troop efforts

U.S. President Barack Obama says he is launching an initiative that will increase America’s military commitment in Europe. He met…

June 3, 2014

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Soldier still could face charges, general says

Administration under fire for prisoner exchange

June 2, 2014

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Obama orders pollution cuts – but timing uncertain

Critics are saying an Obama administration plan to cut carbon-dioxide emissions by 30 percent over the next 15 years will…

June 2, 2014

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Palestinian government draws threats from Israel

Outgoing Gaza Hamas Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, right, says Palestinians are “starting a new era” as his militant faction forms…

June 2, 2014

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$15 minimum wage for Seattlites

Franchise group plans to sue city to stop ordinance

June 1, 2014

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Questions loom over Bergdahl-Taliban swap on Saturday

say Obama didn’t follow established law

June 1, 2014

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WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Monday described a surge in unaccompanied immigrant children caught trying to cross the Mexican…

June 1, 2014

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Freed U.S. soldier’s parents say they’re proud of their son

Bob Bergdahl said he admired his son’s patience, perseverance and ability to adapt during nearly five years as a prisoner…

May 31, 2014

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U.S. defends captive swap

critics question freeing high-level Taliban

May 31, 2014

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As President Barack Obama prepares to announce tougher new air-quality standards, lawmakers in several states already…

May 31, 2014

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Pot farms pollute, drain streams

Pollution sets one county to ban outdoor growing

May 31, 2014

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Students ‘blast off’ after program saved

The Space Research Center, started 52 years ago as the first NASA-recognized high school space program, was saved by more…

May 31, 2014

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Students upset about retouching of photos

Some female students at Wasatch High School in Heber City, Utah, were upset with the alteration, particularly because they said…

May 31, 2014

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‘Lumbering giants’ roil world’s oceans

These underwater waves, though seldom noticed, can rival skyscrapers in height and measure more than 100 miles wide. They can…

May 31, 2014

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‘Weed Fairy’ pays visit to Seattle, gives out pot

The woman, 23-year-old Yeni Sleidi, says she does it to amuse people and to give them a break from everyday…

May 31, 2014

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Here’s an inside look at how Chinese dissent is handled

Tiananmen Square anniversary soon

May 31, 2014

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Anti-women violence seen across the world

Rights Watch says men, boys need to help with problem

May 31, 2014

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India arrests 3rd suspect in gang rape of 2 teens

Government makes payments to hurt families in cases

May 31, 2014

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New pollution rules may be on the way

to make his pitch for them

May 31, 2014

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Move on pollution comes with perils

President Barack Obama s is poised to unveil first-ever rules limiting greenhouse-gas emissions from the power plants that dot the…

May 31, 2014

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Is our love affair with cars running on fumes?

Classic Americana not enough to keep us on highways

May 31, 2014

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Gay marriage in Illinois kicks in

102 counties to start issuing licenses

May 31, 2014

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Mickelson cooperating in insider-trading probe DUBLIN, Ohio – Hall of Fame golfer Phil Mickelson said he is cooperating in an…

May 31, 2014