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CAIRO — Egypt has announced a team of European archaeologists have found a nearly 6-foot- tall alabaster statue of a…

March 7, 2014

Report faults oversight of foreign student program

The GAO, Congress’ investigative arm, examined the optional practical training program in Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As of November 2013,…

March 7, 2014

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Winter damage toll tops $5 billion – so far

This winter’s damage costs are mounting up and should grow even higher before the weather starts getting warmer in much…

March 7, 2014

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Want to catch spring in full bloom?

The National Park Service is predicting that the cherry blossoms will be in full bloom between April 8 and 12…

March 7, 2014

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Report: Ukraine base in Crimea under siege

The Russian Parliament is voting on new legislation to make it easier to annex the Crimea region if voters decide…

March 7, 2014

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Obama’s warnings brushed aside by Russia’s Putin

White House advisers say the Obama administration won’t be able to go back to a business-as-usual approach with Russia if…

March 7, 2014

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Economic picture growing brighter

Average hourly pay for American workers is up 2.2 percent over the past 12 months, beating the 1.6 percent inflation…

March 7, 2014

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Man denies he’s Bitcoin founder

Dorian S. Nakamoto listens during an interview with the Associated Press Thursday in Los Angeles. Nakamoto, the man that Newsweek…

March 6, 2014

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Central African Republic pleads for U.N. force

Human rights groups are criticizing the United Nations for taking too long to send a peacekeeping force to restore order…

March 6, 2014

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We’re in the money

Household net worth jumped nearly $3 trillion during last year’s fourth quarter to $80.7 trillion. Stock and mutual fund portfolios…

March 6, 2014

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Defense study takes hard look at Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s gestures and body movements may say a lot about what he is planning in the Crimea…

March 6, 2014

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Vote may decide Crimea fate

Ukrainian government officials are denouncing Crimean lawmakers’ decision to hold a referendum on whether the region should be part of…

March 6, 2014

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How do you spell relief: El Niño

The U.S. National Oceanic Atmospheric and Administration is predicting that the El Niño’s arrival this year will cause major changes…

March 6, 2014

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House OKs bill to block EPA power plant rule

It’s an election-year strike at the White House. The House approved a bill Thursday targeting the power plant rule, as…

March 6, 2014

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Obama says Crimea separation vote would break law

The United States is planning to impose financial sanctions against people the U.S. says were involved in undermining Ukraine’s new…

March 6, 2014

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Change to military justice system stalls

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., is expected to reintroduce her proposal to change the military justice system.J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press The…

March 6, 2014

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UNITED NATIONS – The United States is asking the U.N. Security Council to take action against North Korea for firing…

March 5, 2014

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Your old health plan is good for two years

The White House is extending the deadline for people to keep their old insurance plans even if they don’t meet…

March 5, 2014

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Israel intercepts missile shipment

Israeli officials say advanced rockets that were seized by the Israeli navy could have allowed terror groups to attack targets…

March 5, 2014

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CIA looking into spying claims

The CIA is checking into allegations tht some of its officers may have monitored members of the Senate Intelligence Committee…

March 5, 2014

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WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama’s choice to lead the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division was blocked by bipartisan Senate opposition…

March 5, 2014

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Second AIDS baby may be cured

Dr. Deborah Persaud, a pediatric HIV expert at Johns Hopkins’ Children’s Center in Baltimore, says a second baby appears to…

March 5, 2014

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NASA plans search for life

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration wants to take a closer look at Jupiter’s moon Europa. The agency is planning…

March 5, 2014

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Deal to end Ukraine crisis remains elusive

Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk is denying reports that his country is negotiating with the United States to allow it…

March 5, 2014