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Federal health market surpasses 1M signups

December surge propels participation

December 29, 2013

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Suicide bombing in Russia kills 16

Security concerns rise in lead up to Sochi Olympics

December 29, 2013

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At least 10 killed in bus explosion Volgograd

An ambulance leaves the site of a trolley explosion in Volgograd, Russia, on Monday. The explosion left 10 people dead…

December 28, 2013

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Sudan wary of ‘White Army’

Atem Apieth, 6, received a gunshot wound to his shoulder during the recent fighting in Bor and managed to travel…

December 28, 2013

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Federal judge questions lack of fraud-related prosecutions

Rakoffdu1-i-syn While not concluding that frauds definitely sparked the crisis, New York District Court Judge Jed Rakoff questioned in an…

December 28, 2013

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Unprepared: World braces for retirement crisis

Reduced benefits, poor saving habits partly to blame

December 28, 2013

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Circle these dates

Health-care law kicks in on Jan. 1

December 28, 2013

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Diversity prompts increased racial isolation in towns

Hispanics to become largest minority in 2014

December 28, 2013

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Egyptian rapper supports protecting women’s rights

Egyptian rapper Myam Mahmoud, speaking with a friend on her phone while looking at political graffiti in downtown Cairo, uses…

December 28, 2013

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Nev. wants to name cove for Twain

The Nevada State Board on Geographic Names is again pushing a proposal to name a scenic Lake Tahoe cove for…

December 28, 2013

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High stakes for jobless families

Richard Mattos, 59, looks for jobs at a state-run employment center in Salem, Ore., on Thursday. He is one of…

December 28, 2013

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Health-care law, by the numbers

The shadow of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is cast on a wall as she speaks recently at…

December 27, 2013

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Immigration fears spark political firestorm in United Kingdom

Recent editions of Britain’s Daily Express and Daily Mail newspapers, featuring headlines about immigration, are photographed in London Friday. For…

December 27, 2013

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Army and National Guard cross swords over troop cuts

The Army and National Guard are at odds over what kind of force the nation needs – and can afford…

December 27, 2013

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Push to recruit Arab Christians into Israeli army

Israeli soldiers stand during the “Israeli Christians Recruitment Forum” in Nazareth. Army service in Israel is mandatory for Jews, though…

December 27, 2013

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Miami museum boasts cars, bicycles, Vespas

Lynn Sladky/Associated Press<br><br>The 1948 Ford Greased Lightning from the movie “Grease” is displayed at the Dezer Collection Museum in North…

December 27, 2013

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Times Square’s crystal ball gets face-lift

year’s panels include child’s artwork

December 27, 2013

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California family celebrates three heart transplants

Matthew Kremis, center, his brother Trevin Kremis, left, and their mother, Deanna Kremis have all received heart transplants, after suffering…

December 27, 2013

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Utility linemen brave cold to restore power

Utility company linemen are working long hours and braving freezing weather trying to restore power to customers from Michigan to…

December 27, 2013

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Files offer details on Newtown shooter

Associated Press NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Connecticut police released thousands of pages Friday from their investigation into the Newtown massacre,…

December 27, 2013

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2 more peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic

A Christian resident of the Gobongo neighborhood celebrates as trucks pass carrying fleeing Muslims out of Bangui, Central African Republic,…

December 27, 2013

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N.Y. judge rules NSA phone surveillance is legal

U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon ruled that the National Security Agency’s bulk collection of millions of Americans’ telephone records…

December 27, 2013

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Egypt begins roundup of Brotherhood members

The Muslim Brotherhood is vowing to escalate its demontrations following the military-backed government’s decision to declare the political group a…

December 26, 2013

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Websites cracking down on nasty comments

Many websites and news companies are trying new tactics to try to limit nasty online comments.Damian Dovarganes/Associated Press Blame anonymity,…

December 26, 2013