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Oscar winners

Best Picture: “12 Years a Slave.” Actor: Matthew McConaughey, “Dallas Buyers Club.” Actress: Cate Blanchett, “Blue Jasmine.” Supporting Actor: Jared…

March 1, 2014

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Do state websites pose an unhealthy risk?

A review of documents shows that the Obama administration was aware that several state health-insurance websites posed serious security risks…

March 1, 2014

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Neighborhood comes to rescue when avalanche hits Montana

“It was very chaotic but a lot of energy,” said Jeff Brandt, assistant chief of operations for the Missoula Fire…

March 1, 2014

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Russia makes move on Ukraine

says Russian citizens, soldiers at risk in Crimea

March 1, 2014

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Which ‘Harry Potter’ character are you?

‘personality’ quizzes go viral

March 1, 2014

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Nation Briefs

‘12 Years a Slave’ rolls at Spirit Awards SANTA MONICA, Calif. – “12 Years a Slave” rolled at the Spirit…

March 1, 2014

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Here are 5 ways to fix our health-care law

these be enough to calm the critics?

March 1, 2014

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Would you trust these guys with your Russian helicopter contracts?

American colonel pushed U.S. funds to disreputable firm

March 1, 2014

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You want rain, California? You got it

suddenly saturated; storm moves deep into the Rockies

March 1, 2014

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A budget without drama

Mid-term elections keeping it low-key

March 1, 2014

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World Briefs

HAVANA – Cigar enthusiasts have paid more than 798,000 euros ($1.1 million) for six handmade Cuban humidors at the gala…

March 1, 2014

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28 dead in knife assault at Chinese train station

shoot, kill 5 suspects

March 1, 2014

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Have you no shame? Yes, if you happen to be a dog

Behaviorists insist dogs lack shame. The guilty look – head cowered, ears back, eyes droopy – is a reaction to…

February 28, 2014

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House GOP discuss health-care alternative

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., accompanied by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill…

February 28, 2014

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Nation/World Briefs

LOS ANGELES – California was lashed Friday by heavy rains the parched state so desperately needs, though with the soaking…

February 28, 2014

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Documents give insight into Clinton presidency

New documents released by the National Archives offer little information about national security deliberations in former President Bill Clinton’s White…

February 28, 2014

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U.S. warns Russia about military actions

Ukrainian officials say Russian troops and equipment are being moved into Ukraine. Russian armored personnel carriers were moving outside their…

February 28, 2014

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Gay marriage fight pits Texas AG vs. gay friend

Victor Holmes, left, and partner Mark Phariss arrive at the U.S. Federal Courthouse, in San Antonio, where a federal judge…

February 28, 2014

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Calif. couple strike it rich

Nearly all of the 1,427 coins, dating from 1847 to 1894, are in uncirculated, mint condition, said David Hall, co-founder…

February 28, 2014

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Civil War flag uncovered in auditorium basement

Inscription helps trace history of Union soldier, battle

February 28, 2014

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GAO report: Airline pilot shortage? Not clear

The U.S. airline industry will need to hire 1,900 to 4,500 new pilots annually over the next 10 years although…

February 28, 2014

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Winter’s icy chill slows U.S. economy

spring, spending expected to heat up

February 28, 2014

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A new way to look at what you eat

The Food and Drug Administration wants food labels to more accurately reflect how and what people eat. The agency is…

February 27, 2014

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U.S. blasts Syria for rights abuses

Those singled out for praise included Ukraine’s protest movement, which U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said comprised people “calling…

February 27, 2014