Nation & World

Report: Iran FM says country won’t talk to Israel

A report by IRNA quoted Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as saying that Islamic Republic “would not attend a meeting in…

November 29, 2013

Nation & World

Newtown killer’s father ‘broken,’ family stigmatized

“Peter has only spoken about it to a very, very small number of people, including my husband, Michael, his brother,…

November 29, 2013

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Obama visits protest

President Barack Obama Friday met with activists who are fasting to protest the House’s failure to act on an immigration…

November 29, 2013

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Spy agency may get honor

Congressmen are proposing to honor members of the World War II-era Office of Strategic Services for their role in helping…

November 29, 2013

Nation & World

Latinos seek voting rights lawsuit in L.A.

Retired California Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso says the Obama administration needs to be more attuned to voting-rights complaints involving…

November 29, 2013

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Nation Briefs

WASHINGTON – Christmas has come to the White House. Michelle Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha and the family’s two dogs…

November 29, 2013

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U.S. general promises review of drone strike

Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, says an investigation will be launched to determine what happened with two drone strikes Thursday that…

November 29, 2013

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World Briefs

CAIRO – Egyptian security forces firing tear gas and water cannons on Friday broke up anti-government demonstrations by Islamists defying…

November 29, 2013

Nation & World

Did Comet ISON survive? Scientists see tiny hope

A composite image provided by NASA shows Comet ISON as it nears the sun. Scientists are saying now that some…

November 29, 2013

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China sends fighters to ID flights in zone

The United States and its Asian allies are continuing to challenge China’s declaration of a maritime air defense zone in…

November 29, 2013

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Holiday sales season off to big start

Retailers say the holiday shopping season is off to a good start, with shoppers packing stores to find bargains on…

November 29, 2013

Nation & World

S. Korea, Japan defy Chinese air-defense zone

While China’s surprise announcement last week to create the zone initially raised some tensions in the region, analysts say Beijing’s…

November 28, 2013

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World/Nation Briefs

SAO PAULO – A safety engineer at the World Cup stadium where a giant crane collapse killed two workers allegedly…

November 28, 2013

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Balloons steal show at parade after wind fears

Paul Frank’s iconic Julius the monkey prepares to take flight with his jumbo jet back at the 87th annual Macy’s…

November 28, 2013

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Holiday shopping season begins on Thanksgiving

Shoppers stand in line outside, waiting for Best Buy to open Thursday on Thanksgiving evening in Baxter, Minn.KELLY HUMPHREY/Brainerd Baxter…

November 28, 2013

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Sucker for a good deal?

data shows shopping habits

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

Obama pardons turkeys as part of annual rite

Popcorn, the national Thanksgiving turkey, enjoys the view for the north portico of the White House Wednesday after receiving a…

November 27, 2013

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Syria, opposition both confirm presence at talks

The Syrian government and the main rebel group are planning to attend U.N.-sponsored peace talks to try to end the…

November 27, 2013

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Latest NSA charge under fire by ACLU

The Huffington Post is reporting that the National Security Agency monitored porn traffic of six people the agency called “radicalizers.”…

November 27, 2013

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Nation/World Briefs

WASHINGTON – Compounding pharmacies that custom-mix medications in bulk are expected to come under more federal oversight under a bill…

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

China says it monitored bombers

China says it has the means to enforce its new air zone over the East China Sea, which includes many…

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

Website faces another delay

The Obama administration is continuing to roll back start times for some of the planned features of its health insurance…

November 27, 2013

Nation & World

Rain, snow hit East during the Thanksgiving rush

On the busiest travel day of the year Wednesday, family and friends watch for arrivals of loved ones at Denver…

November 26, 2013

Nation & World

Pentagon builds forces in Pacific, eyes China

The strategy indicates the evolution of the administration’s shift toward Asia, which includes the creation of a growing base in…

November 26, 2013