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Health-care law’s earliest winners are …

Maureen Grey is one of the many older Americans who are finally able to afford health care again after signing…

February 17, 2014

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S. Korean tourists killed in bombing

First attack on Red Sea tourists in a decade

February 15, 2014

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Nation Briefs

NEW YORK – Online fundraising site Kickstarter says hackers got some of its customer data. Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler said…

February 15, 2014

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U.S created a ‘negative climate’

Syria peace talks stalling in Geneva

February 15, 2014

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Would you want a dedicated ungroomed area?

Vt. ski area created one after too many rescue attempts

February 15, 2014

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Augusta fells Eisenhower Tree

Storm damages famous loblolly pine

February 15, 2014

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World Briefs

LONDON – Strong winds pummeling Britain killed a taxi driver, whose car was crushed by falling chunks of masonry from…

February 15, 2014

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Our troops need ethics

Misconduct forcing many out of service

February 15, 2014

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This is how Obama will fix our water needs

But what will our congressional delegates do?

February 15, 2014

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Still doubting climate change?

Secretary of State John Kerry doesn’t

February 15, 2014

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Nation Briefs

Another blast of snow makes its way to Northeast BOSTON – Another round of snow made its way into the…

February 15, 2014

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Syrian border town near Lebanon under seige

Syrian chief negotiator Bashar Jaafari speaks to the media after the second round of negotiations between the Syrian government and…

February 15, 2014

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Fla. man guilty in music shooting

Dunn convicted of second-degree murder of teen

February 15, 2014

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States fight against gay marriage

Conservatives say they support religious freedom

February 15, 2014

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Would you visit a funeral and casket outlet at the mall?

Over the past two years, Forest Lawn has been quietly putting movable kiosks in several of the malls that dot…

February 15, 2014

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Obama: Entire U.S. concerned about California drought

President Barack Obama waves he boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, en…

February 14, 2014

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Same-sex marriage on winning streak

A federal judge’s decision late Thursday striking down Virginia’s sweeping ban on gay and lesbian unions was but the latest…

February 14, 2014

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Muslims fleeing Africa violence

France plans to send an additional 400 soldiers to the Central African Republic as Muslim residents flee the capital of…

February 14, 2014

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Released Afghan prisoners could be targeted

“Without getting into hypotheticals, every day we continue to go after those enemies in Afghanistan that are targeting our forces,…

February 14, 2014

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Great Lakes become nearly covered with ice

U.S. Coast Guard the icebreaker Mackinaw maintains a shipping lane on the St. Marys River linking Lakes Superior and Huron.…

February 14, 2014

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Obama may be burden for Senate Democrats in 2014

The president wants his fellow Democrats to keep the Senate, would love to see them retake the House and has…

February 14, 2014

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In China, Kerry talks North Korea, regional tensions

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, praised China for pushing North Korea to rejoin international talks on dismantling its…

February 14, 2014

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Government issues advisories on how banks can work with pot businesses

Marijuana is displayed at the River Rock dispensary in Denver. The federal government takes another step toward enabling a legalized…

February 14, 2014

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Panel cites crimes by North Korea

Jin hye Jo wipes away a tear as she testifies during a hearing of the United Nations mandated Commission of…

February 14, 2014