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Obama calls alleged Syria attack ‘grave concern’

The president made the comments in a taped interview with CNN. The conflict in Syria “is something that is going…

August 23, 2013

Report: Snowden leak reveals U.K. Mideast spy post

The spy station’s existence was noted in documents that Edward Snowden downloaded in 2012 while he worked at the National…

August 23, 2013

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Twin car bombs kill 29 in Lebanese city

Twin car bombs killed dozens in Tripoli, Lebanon’s second largest city, Friday. The bombings are a reminder of how polarized…

August 23, 2013

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Obama pushes plans for spending needs

President Barack Obama warned Republican lawmakers not to try to force a government shutdown to stop funding for his signature…

August 23, 2013

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Some analysts violated NSA rules, officials admit

“Very rare instances of willful violations of NSA’s authorities have been found,” the agency said in a statement. It said…

August 23, 2013

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Stamp marks March on D.C.

A sheet of the U.S. Postal Service’s new stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.Charles Dharapak/Associated Press…

August 23, 2013

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Man discusses surviving attack by polar bear

Matthew Dyer, who was dragged from his tent by a bear a month ago, said he wouldn’t have traveled to…

August 23, 2013

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Manning’s gender transition sets up legal showdown

Army Pfc. Bradley Manning’s request to begin hormane treatment so he can live as a woman could spur a showdown…

August 23, 2013

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Soldier guilty of murder for Fort Hood shootings

A military jury found U.S. Maj. Nidal Hasan killing of all charges Friday was convicted on all charges in the…

August 23, 2013

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Reports: Syria chemical attack responders die

“Some of them came down with similar symptoms and passed away,” said Khaled Saleh, a spokesman for the Supreme Military…

August 23, 2013

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San Diego officials to weigh mayoral agreement

San Diego residents are gathering signatures on petitions to recall Mayor Bob Filner, who has been accused of sexually harassing…

August 23, 2013

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House members: Shutdown better than ‘Obamacare’

A letter from 80 Republicans asked Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to resist any spending bills that would accommodate the new…

August 22, 2013

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Unrest delivers huge blow to Egypt tourism

Egypt’s tourism industry has been hit hard by the unrest that has gripped the country since the government crackdown on…

August 22, 2013

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U.S. Institute: Iran asphalts possible nuke site

A file photo photo provided by the Institute for Science and International Security shows suspected cleanup activities at a building…

August 22, 2013

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FBI chief fears new airline attack

Muellerdu1-i-syn Mueller sees terrorism as a shifting landscape, evolving from Osama bin Laden’s global brand in the aftermath of the…

August 22, 2013

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Bradley Manning says he wants to live as woman

In this undated file photo provided by the Army, Pfc. Bradley Manning poses for a photo wearing a wig and…

August 22, 2013

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Syrian blames rebels for attack

Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Qadri Jamil says foreign fighters and their foreign backers are responsible for a purported chemical attack…

August 22, 2013

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Future leaders called Nixon, new tapes show

The final transcripts of recordings made by President Richard M. Nixon show future presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush phoned…

August 22, 2013

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Few graduates ready for college, ACT says

President Barack Obama addresses a packed house at the University of Buffalo, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 in Buffalo, New York.…

August 22, 2013

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Mubarak taken to military hospital after prison release

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, 85, was taken to a military hospital near Cairo Thursday after his release from prison.…

August 22, 2013

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No closing argument from Fort Hood rampage suspect

Military police inspect cars arriving for Thursday’s court proceedings in the trial of Army Maj. Nidal Hasan in the fatal…

August 22, 2013

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Tentative deal in San Diego mayor harassment suit

A tentative deal has been reached in a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against San Dieo Mayor Bob Filner and the…

August 21, 2013

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Uneasy partners Japan, South Korea join US air drills

Their aircraft have been flying the annual Red Flag Alaska training drills that end Friday, along with U.S. and Australian…

August 21, 2013

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Railroads seek to install cameras to watch crews

Union Pacific asked a federal judge this week to declare it has the authority to install the cameras under the…

August 21, 2013