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Flag-bearing skydivers swoop into Philadelphia

The parachutists seemed to float in the air for a few minutes, then swooped down and landed about 20 feet…

June 14, 2013

Commander of Nazi-led unit lives in U.S.

Michael Karkoc, 94, told American authorities in 1949 that he had performed no military service during World War II, concealing…

June 14, 2013

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EU gets deal on trans-Atlantic trade pact mandate

Under Friday’s deal, trade ministers at a meeting in Luxembourg agreed to France’s demand to keep its movie and television…

June 14, 2013

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Whey from N.Y.’s Greek yogurt used to produce power

More Greek yogurt production has meant more whey, a watery byproduct from the process. Yogurt makers commonly ship it back…

June 14, 2013

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U.S. to arm Syrian rebels

Anti-Syrian regime protesters flash the victory sign during a demonstration in Hass town, Idlib province, northern Syria, Friday. The U.S.…

June 14, 2013

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GOP House passes $638B defense bill

mesh with Senate version before being signed

June 14, 2013

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House revises abortion bill after rape controversy

The legislation, which challenges the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision on a woman’s right to abortion, would ban…

June 14, 2013

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House passes sweeping $638 billion defense bill

Ignoring a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House voted 315-108 for the legislation, which would block President Barack Obama…

June 14, 2013

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House OKs 2-year sentence for military sex assault

By voice vote, the House approved the additional punishment as part of a series of steps lawmakers have taken to…

June 13, 2013

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Hillary Clinton turning toward nonprofit world

The former secretary of state offered her most extensive description of her post-Obama administration agenda on Thursday since leaving her…

June 13, 2013

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Massive storm system hitting Mid-Atlantic

The severe weather was also blamed for two deaths. The storm came and went in the Washington, D.C., area ahead…

June 13, 2013

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New anti-demonstration rule at Supreme Court

The regulation bans activities on the court’s grounds or building such as picketing, speech-making, marching, vigils or religious services “that…

June 13, 2013

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Iranians vote for new president

Election may be decided by who stays home

June 13, 2013

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‘Affordable’ health care?

Wrinkle in new law may pinch lower-wage employees

June 13, 2013

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Weather disasters cost nation $110 billion in 2012

This makes 2012 the second-costliest year since 1980. It had a total of more than $110 billion in damage throughout…

June 13, 2013

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Turkey’s leader meets with protesters

The talks between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erogan and the protesters were an effort to resolve a sit-in at Taksim…

June 13, 2013

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U.S. whites falling to minority in under-5 age group

These two milestones, revealed in 2012 census estimates released Thursday, are the latest signs of a historic shift in which…

June 13, 2013

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Terrorists change tactics after leaks

Lawmakers say America less safe since Snowden’s disclosures

June 13, 2013

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1 dead, dozens hurt in La. plant explosion

This photo shows an explosion at The Williams Companies Inc. plant in the Ascension Parish town of Geismar La., Thursday.…

June 13, 2013

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Santa Monica gunman’s weapon assembled in bedroom

The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, said the semi-automatic weapon appears to have…

June 13, 2013

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Obama OKs increase of military support to Syrian rebels

A Syrian woman cries near Dar El Shifa hospital while the body of her brother, killed by Syrian Army, lies…

June 12, 2013

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Ariel Castro pleads not guilty in Ohio kidnap case

Attorney Craig Weintraub addressed the death penalty issue after his client, 52-year-old Ariel Castro, pleaded not guilty to hundreds of…

June 12, 2013

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Iran nuke policy ‘unchangeable’ no matter who wins

A banner showing Iranian presidential candidate Saeed Jalili, a nuclear negotiator, is carried at a campaign rally, two days prior…

June 12, 2013

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Pa. girl’s double-lung transplant a success

Ten-year-old Sarah Murnaghan, center, received a lung transplant Wednesday at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Murnaghan Family, File/Associated Press Sarah Murnaghan, who…

June 12, 2013