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WASHINGTON – The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says investigators have uncovered evidence that a former Internal…

April 6, 2014

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There’s a price tag on obese kids

that cost is about year’s worth of college tuition

April 6, 2014

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WASHINGTON – Jeb Bush says all the speculation about whether he’ll run for president in 2016 is actually getting him…

April 6, 2014

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American West icon still pesters ranchers

horses are at heart of issue

April 6, 2014

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Ships racing to beat the clock

Jet’s black boxes may run out of battery power soon

April 6, 2014

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Museum changing display

An artist rendering shows the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum plans to overhaul its central exhibition for milestones of…

April 5, 2014

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Adultery site leveling field in proper Japan

The nation that prides itself on conformity and proper appearances reached a million users in 8½ months, the fastest pace…

April 5, 2014

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Heroin’s reach growing

Drug’s misery is everywhere

April 5, 2014

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Chinese ship hearing ‘signal’

frequency matches black box, uncertainty remains

April 5, 2014

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World Briefs

Bandu1-i-syn LUXOR, Egypt – A bloody feud in southern Egypt between an Arab clan and a Nubian family killed at…

April 5, 2014

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What’s a good way to talk about death?

‘Selfie’ impulse can now include your own obits

April 5, 2014

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Class seeks suspected Nazi who aided Jewish family

Question remains why the helpful man decided to lend a hand to them

April 5, 2014

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Nation Briefs

State lawmakers OK bill to void local gun rules TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas legislators gave final approval Saturday to a…

April 5, 2014

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Here’s what is needed for next health-care sign-up

factor is keeping any costs in check

April 5, 2014

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Afghans defied Taliban threat to vote in droves

8 presidential candidates support keeping American troops in country

April 5, 2014

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Green practices upheld in farm bill

Conservationists claim victory

April 5, 2014

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How do you view your politicians?

Election indicators suggest GOP edge

April 5, 2014

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World/Nation Briefs

NEW DELHI – An Indian court on Friday sentenced to death three men who raped a photojournalist inside an abandoned…

April 4, 2014

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Fears mount as Afghans prepare for vote

Afghans go to the polls today to elect a new president. Officials are concerned recent attacks by Taliban forces may…

April 4, 2014

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Can you picture this presidency?

Former President George W. Bush says he was inspired to take up painting after reading an essay by the late…

April 4, 2014

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Even the healthy locked out of 2014 policies now

Elizabeth Rich helps a man sign up for the Affordable Care Act at Swope Health Services in Kansas City, Mo.…

April 4, 2014

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Steady, not spectacular: U.S. jobs up 192K in March

The U.S. reached a milestone in March, with private employers regaining all of the 8.8 million jobs they shed during…

April 4, 2014

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U.S. reconsiders role in Mideast peace talks

A visibly downbeat Kerry, who has spent the better part of his 14-month tenure as America’s top diplomat trying to…

April 4, 2014

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Nation/World Briefs

WASHINGTON – The Senate Intelligence Committee voted Thursday to release parts of a hotly contested, secret report that harshly criticizes…

April 3, 2014