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Ukraine lawmakers offer amnesty

There are growing signs of dissension between opposition groups protesting against Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych’s government. Parlianment agreed to grant…

January 29, 2014

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House passes farm bill, crop subsidies preserved

A House-passed farm bill will cut some programs including a $4.5 bilion direct payment program that pays farmers whether they…

January 29, 2014

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Atlanta reels from snow, ice storm

Helicopters are looking for drivers still stranded on Atlanta interstate. Thousands of drivers spent the night in their cars or…

January 29, 2014

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Americans react to Obama’s address to nation

Stymied by Congress, Obama vowed that if lawmakers won’t act, he will use his executive power to achieve some of…

January 28, 2014

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Text of Obama’s State of the Union address

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Today in America, a teacher spent extra time with…

January 28, 2014

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Ukraine government acts to stem protests

Anti-government protesters are continuing their protests in Kiev, Ukraine, although Tuesday’s developments offered some encouragement that the government may be…

January 28, 2014

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Agitated, but caged Morsi back in court

Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi were back on the streets Tuesday as returned to court to face charges…

January 28, 2014

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Syria talks to continue

A deal to allow humanitarian aid into Homs remained stalled, with the Syrian delegation demanding assurances the U.S. aid will…

January 28, 2014

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Obama vows to flex presidential powers in State of Union

“America does not stand still, and neither do I,” President Barack Obama said in his State of Union address, promising…

January 28, 2014

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Air Force ties more to scandal

A cheating scandal among members of the Air Force’s nuclear force is spreading with the Air Force reporting Tuesday that…

January 28, 2014

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Rare winter storm paralyzes Deep South

Officials are warning drivers throughout the Deep South to avoid traveling as much as possible over the next couple of…

January 28, 2014

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Republicans back health-care alternative

The supporters of the proposal, Sens. Orrin Hatch of Utah, Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Richard Burr of North Carolina,…

January 27, 2014

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Obama speech to highlight achievable goals

President Barack Obama is expected to announce a series of executive actions during his State of the Union address tonight…

January 27, 2014

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Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – A House plan to make major cuts to food stamps would be scaled back under a bipartisan agreement…

January 27, 2014

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Ukraine leader offers concessions

Ukrainian protesters are continuing to put pressure on President Viktor Yanukovych’s government. Yankovych’s government said Monday that it would withdraw…

January 27, 2014

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Egypt military backs chief for presidency

Egyptian Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi is the new field marshal for the Egyptian army.Jim Watson/Associated Press El-Sissi, the military…

January 27, 2014

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World Briefs

GENEVA – The key issue of a transitional government to replace President Bashar Assad blocked any progress Monday in Syrian…

January 27, 2014

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Florida high court OKs medical marijuana for ballot

Polls show Florida voters support legalizing medicinal marijuana in the state. The state Supreme Court Monday cleared the way for…

January 27, 2014

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Americans value privacy over security, poll finds

President Barack Obama’s proposals to ease Americans’ concerns about the National Security Agency’s surveillance programs are not winning the public’s…

January 27, 2014

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