Nation & World

Female Marines get pass on new fitness standards

The Marine Corps is delaying adopting a new minimum fitness standard for female members because the service was worried it…

January 2, 2014

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Faith in government drops

Americans are increasingly more pessimistic about the government’s ability to solve the nation’s problems, according to a new poll by…

January 2, 2014

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Strong winter storm pushes into the Northeast

Highway crews work to clear snow from roads on Thursday in Henniker, N.H. About 6 to 10 inches of snow…

January 2, 2014

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Papers praise Snowden leaks

A TV screen shows a news report of Edward Snowden, a former CIA employee who leaked top-secret documents about sweeping…

January 2, 2014

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Relief, confusion as new health benefits begin

Howard Kraft looks over health-care information in his Lincolnton, N.C., home Monday. All things good, bad and unpredictable converge Jan.…

January 2, 2014

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Hospital: Ariel Sharon’s health worsens

Hospital officials say former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s condition has deteriorated sharply. Sharon has been in a coma since…

January 1, 2014

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Nation/World Briefs

HARTFORD, Conn. – Residents and emergency management officials in New England and parts of New York prepared on Wednesday for…

January 1, 2014

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Nations race to stake their claims in Arctic

The United States is considering possibly building a new icebreaker as it looks to increase its presence in the Arctic…

January 1, 2014

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Broken axle found at scene of North Dakota derailment

Railroad crews are hoping to repair damaged rail lines in North Dakota by today. An oil train derailed Monday near…

January 1, 2014

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These bobbleheads are really supreme

Bobblehead figurines of Supreme Court justices are some of the rarest bobblehead dolls ever produced. They’re released erratically and are…

January 1, 2014

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South Sudan negotiators set to begin peace talks

The United Nations is “gravely concerned” about possible violations of international human rights in South Sudan, the world body says.…

January 1, 2014

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After the Times Square party comes the cleanup

New York City sanitation workers hit the streets early Wednesday morning to begin cleaning up after revelers in Times Square…

January 1, 2014

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Congress letting 55 tax breaks expire at end of year

House Ways and Means Committee member Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. says Congress’ practice of letting popular tax breaks expire every…

December 31, 2013

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Poll: Third of Americans reject human evolution

The Pew Research Religion & Public Life Project report released Monday found that 33 percent think “humans and other living…

December 31, 2013

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Nation/World Briefs

WASHINGTON – Catholic organizations made a last-minute effort Tuesday to get the Supreme Court to block portions of President Barack…

December 31, 2013

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Obama’s tarnished health-care law at a crossroads

Howard Kraft discusses signing up for health insurance as he sits in his Lincolnton, N.C., home Monday. All things good,…

December 31, 2013

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Revelers welcome 2014 around world

The sea of horn-tooting, hat-wearing humanity that filled the Crossroads of the World was part celebration, part endurance sport because…

December 31, 2013

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Officials urging evacuation near North Dakota derailment

The Sheriff’s Department is evacuating part of a North Dakota town after a oil train derailed at caught fire near…

December 30, 2013

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States get ready for new rules

Wisconsin cities will be able to license pedal pubs beginning Wednesday. A new state law going into effect Wednesday will…

December 30, 2013

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World Briefs

JUBA, South Sudan – Uganda’s president on Monday warned South Sudan’s rebel leader against rejecting the government’s offer of a…

December 30, 2013

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U.S. growth rate slows down

Figures released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau show that growth for the 12 months ending July 1 was 0.71…

December 30, 2013

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Israel frees several Palestinian prisoners

After departing on buses from Israeli jails overnight, the prisoners received hero’s welcomes upon their return to the West Bank…

December 30, 2013

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Nation Briefs

OAKLAND, Calif. – A California judge on Monday ordered a 13-year-old girl who was declared brain dead to be kept…

December 30, 2013

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Kerry to bring plan

Relatives of Israelis killed in attacks by Palestinian militants hold photos of victims during a demonstration against the release of…

December 30, 2013