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Studies rethink threat from space

The space rock that crashed into the Earth over Chelyabinsk, Russia, last winter is causing scientists to rethink how much…

November 6, 2013

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High court wrestles with prayer in government

The Supreme Court is taking another look at laws allowing prayers at the beginning of public meetings. Two residents of…

November 6, 2013

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Washington state measure on labeling GMO foods failing

The campaign over Initiative 522 has been one of the costliest initiative fights in state history, drawing millions of dollars…

November 5, 2013

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TEANECK, N.J. – Relatives and friends of a young man who fired shots in New Jersey’s largest mall, trapping terrified…

November 5, 2013

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Terry McAuliffe ekes out victory in Virginia

Democrat Terry McAuliffe leaves won election Tuesday as Virginia’s new governor. McAuliffe edged out tea party candidate Ken Cuccinelli.Jacquelyn Martin/Associated…

November 5, 2013

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Walsh defeats fellow Democrat in Boston mayor race

With 95 percent of the votes counted, unofficial totals showed Walsh with 51 percent to 49 percent for Connolly. Connolly…

November 5, 2013

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De Blasio is elected mayor of New York

Bill de Blasio is the first Democratic candidate to be elected mayor of New York City since 1989. De Blasio…

November 5, 2013

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FAA overhauls airline pilot training requirements

One of the most important changes requires airlines to provide better training on how to prevent and recover from an…

November 5, 2013

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Christie re-elected governor of New Jersey

Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie won re-election Tuesday night, paving the way for a possible presidential run in 2016.…

November 5, 2013

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Official: NJ mall shooter only wanted to harm self

Police say Richard Shoop left an ambiguous note with his family before he fired shots inside the Garden State Plaza…

November 5, 2013

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Demolition likely for Astrodome as voters nix plan

Houston voters are deciding Tuesday whether to approve a $217 million bond package to convert the now closed Astrodome into…

November 5, 2013

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McAuliffe wins Virginia; Christie wins new term

New Yorkers chose Bill de Blasio as mayor, electing the first Democrat since 1989. In other, widely scattered off-year balloting,…

November 5, 2013

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Holder looks for answers on overcrowded prisons

Attorney General Eric Holder, left, believes initiatives like the federal “Smart on Crime” can help reduce prison costs and recidivism…

November 5, 2013

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White House sidesteps on ‘Obamacare’ change

Marilyn Tavenner, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, says problems with the government’s healthcare.gov website are…

November 5, 2013

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Detroit voters elect Duggan mayor of broke city

Unofficial returns showed Mike Duggan defeating Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon 55 percent to 45 percent. Napoleon conceded defeat late…

November 4, 2013

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Seattle on its way to electing new mayor

State Sen. Ed Murray, the architect of Washington state’s gay marriage law, carried 56 percent of the vote in the…

November 4, 2013

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India launches first mission to Mars

Hundreds of people watched the rocket carrying the Mars orbiter take off from the east-coast island of Sriharikota and streak…

November 4, 2013

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LAX suspect’s family expresses sympathy to victims

The family of Los Angeles International Airport shooting suspect Paul Ciancia is offering sympathies to the victims of last week’s…

November 4, 2013

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U.N.: Private security to earn $244 billion by 2016

While most of that business is not illegal, and ranges from private security guards and prison guards to contractors protecting…

November 4, 2013

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Report slams U.S. doctors involved in interrogations

While reports of torture following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, are not new, the report by the Institute on…

November 4, 2013

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India vies for elite role in space with Mars trip

K. Radhakrishnan, chairman of the Indian Space and Research Organization, said the country’s launch of a Mars space probe will…

November 4, 2013

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Egypt’s Morsi tells court he is still nation’s leader

Supporters of President Mohammed Morsi rally before the ousted Egyptian president goes on trial Monday. Morsi’s trial began Monday, four…

November 4, 2013

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Nation/World Briefs

NEW ORLEANS – A federal appeals court heard dueling arguments Monday on whether a judge should have approved BP’s multibillion-dollar…

November 4, 2013

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Report faults states over day-care rules

The watchdog arm of the Department of Health and Human Services found that 21 states do not require an annual…

November 4, 2013