Nation & World

TSA finding more guns each year at checkpoints

The number of detections at airport checkpoints continues to rise from 1,123 in 2010 to 1,320 in 2011 to 1,525…

January 13, 2014

Egypt to vote on constitution

The U.S. is voicing concerns about reports that the military-backed Egyptian government is targeting anyone campaigning against a proposed new…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

Few young adults signing up

The Obama administration is expecting more young adults to sign up for health insurance, said Gary Cohen, head of the…

January 13, 2014

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World Briefs

PARIS – In a first yet fragile step toward peace, Syria’s government and the main but disputed moderate opposition group…

January 13, 2014

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Nation Briefs

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. – Authorities say a retired Tampa police officer has been charged with fatally shooting a man during…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

Water ban lifted in part of W. Va.

People in nine counties in West Virginia are being advised to flush out their home water systems as officials begin…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

Iranians divided on nuclear pact

A new agreement on Iran’s nuclear program will go into effect Jan. 20 and require Iran to cut back on…

January 13, 2014

Nation & World

Spanish speakers frustrated with site

knowing English has kept many from signing up for health care

January 12, 2014

Nation & World

Court weighs president’s power in filling positions

The Supreme Court hears arguments today in a clash between President Obama and Senate Republicans over the power granted the…

January 11, 2014

Nation & World

Millionaire seeks wage hike

Silicon Valley multimillionaire and registered Republican Ron Unz, shown in an Aug. 27, 1997, file photo, predicts that an increase…

January 11, 2014

Nation & World

Israel’s ‘Arik’ Sharon, 85, dies

What followed was a Palestinian uprising that put Mideast peace efforts into deep-freeze. Five years later, Sharon, who died Saturday…

January 11, 2014

Nation & World

Christie’s aide used private emails

accounts aren’t subject to public record requests

January 11, 2014

Nation & World

Violence in Africa not so atypical

2014 builds on previous years’ internal friction

January 11, 2014

Nation & World

Ultraconservatives vying for power grab in Egypt

seeks to influence shaping new national constitution

January 11, 2014

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World Briefs

BAMAKO, Mali – A spokesman for the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali says three peacekeepers have been wounded while pursuing…

January 11, 2014

Nation & World

Air Force drug probe grows to 10 officers

Nine lieutenants and one captain are being investigated for illegal possession of recreational drugs, Air Force spokesman Lt. Col. Brett…

January 10, 2014

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Court upholds 2012 oil spill settlement

Vessels operate in the area of the Deepwater Horizon disaster on the Gulf of Mexico in July 2010.Dave Martin/Associated Press…

January 10, 2014

Nation & World

Report: Sexism part of military academies’ culture

Defense officials say cadets at U.S. military academies are being encouraged to come forward when they know of incidents of…

January 10, 2014

Nation & World

GOP House targets health-care law; 67 Dems join in

Republican House members say a bill that passed the House Friday is needed to ensure that the Obama administration notifies…

January 10, 2014

Nation & World

Arkansas lieutenant governor says he’ll resign over ethics case

Arkansas Lt. Gov. Mark Darr Friday said he would leave office Feb. 1, giving in to pressure from Democrats and…

January 10, 2014

Nation & World

Congresswoman wants pensions for top brass rolled back

Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., said Congress has been too generous on compensation, particularly pensions, putting the Pentagon on a “trajectory…

January 10, 2014

Nation & World

Deal reached on ads

The agreement was reached the day before the 50th anniversary of the surgeon general’s warning on tobacco and lung cancer,…

January 10, 2014

Nation & World

U.S. withdraws diplomat from India

An attorney for Devyani Khobragade, who served as India’s deputy consul general, says his client is glad to be home.Mohammed…

January 10, 2014

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Nation/World Briefs

WASHINGTON – It came as a shock: U.S. employers added just 74,000 jobs in December, far fewer than anyone expected.…

January 10, 2014