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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

Human 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

Obama 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

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‘Gaming’ VA patient waits nothing new

Problem started at least 11 years ago

May 31, 2014

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Comic book brings in bank for collector

John C. Wise, with a 1966 Super Boy comic, is auctioning off some rare historic comic books from his collection.K.C.…

May 31, 2014

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Hearing dad’s stories anew

I never knew how cool he was until decades later

May 31, 2014

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U.S. soldier freed from captivity

His capture still remains a mystery

May 31, 2014

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Where do LGBT Americans fit into nation’s history?

U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, center, speaks during a press conference outside The Stonewall inn announcing a national initiative for…

May 30, 2014

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U.S. officials say most Russian troops have left Ukraine border

Speaking to reporters aboard his flight to a regional security conference in Singapore, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said that the…

May 30, 2014

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Junta: Peace must be restored

Thailand’s military leaders say elections won’t be held to select a new civilian government until the deeply divided country is…

May 30, 2014

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Medicare gets OK to pay for sex-change operations

Former Army veteran Denee Mallon, 74, was denied genital reconstruction surgery two years ago, but could now get the surgery…

May 30, 2014

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WASHINGTON – White House press secretary Jay Carney became the news instead of just delivering it Friday, when President Barack…

May 30, 2014

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VA chief quits amid furor

President Barack Obama says Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinskeki has reduced homelessness among veterans and improved health care for female…

May 30, 2014

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U.S. consumer spending down 0.1 percent in April

Consumer spending dippled slightly in April, although economists say the 0.1 percent drop should not derail an expected economic rebound…

May 30, 2014

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El-Sissi wins Egypt election

Foreign observers say Egypt’s decision to extend the presidential election process an extra day raises doubts about the credibility of…

May 29, 2014

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Support for embattled VA chief faltering

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki is continuing to lose support among Congress members as more Democrats join the list of…

May 29, 2014

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Teen birth rate falls in U.S.

The number of births to teens ages 15-19 in 2013 was 274,641, which the National Center for Health Statistics says…

May 29, 2014