Nation & World

JFK’s image shines on despite contradictions

Sen. John F. Kennedy, then a Democratic senator from Massachusetts, sits with wife, Jacqueline, as she reads to their daughter,…

November 2, 2013

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‘God’s Army’ twins reunite

fought Myanmar government as children

November 2, 2013

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In middle of Syrian war, giant Jesus statue arises

Workers prepare to install a 40-foot-tall, bronze statue of Jesus in the Christian town of Sednaya, Syria, in the middle…

November 2, 2013

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World Briefs

DAKAR, Senegal – Gunmen abducted and killed two French radio journalists on assignment in northern Mali on Saturday, French and…

November 2, 2013

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Scientists oppose logging bills

The experts say two measures pushed by pro-logging interests ignore a growing scientific consensus that the burned landscape plays a…

November 2, 2013

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Failure to pass farm bill leads to less funding for food stamps

Under the program, known formally as the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, or SNAP, a family of four that gets…

November 1, 2013

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White House: Obama never considered dumping Biden

“What I can tell you, without a doubt, is that the president never considered that,” Carney said. “And had anyone…

November 1, 2013

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Venezuela’s government seizes U.S.-owned oil rigs

The seizure took place Thursday after a judge in the state of Anzoategui, accompanied by four members of the local…

November 1, 2013

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Iraq doesn’t get offer for new aid

President Barack Obama says a resurgent al-Qaida threat in Iraq poses a threat to the entire region.Pablo Martinez Monsivais/Associated Press…

November 1, 2013

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DETROIT – A Michigan man claims he tipped federal investigators to the location of Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan…

November 1, 2013

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Reinstatement of abortion law closes Texas clinics

Dr. Lester Minto, who has offered abortions at the Reproductive Services clinic in Harlingen, Texas, for years, says he is…

November 1, 2013

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Islamists protest ahead of Morsi’s trial in Egypt

Supporters of Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi held protests througout the country Friday, calling for the government to cancel his…

November 1, 2013

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Drone strike reportedly kills Taliban chief

Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud, right, is reportedly dead after being targeted in a U.S. drone strike. Mehsud was wanted…

November 1, 2013

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World Briefs

JERUSALEM – Israeli aircraft bombed what the military described as a “terror tunnel” used by Hamas in Gaza and the…

November 1, 2013

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TSA agent dies in shooting at LA airport

The gunman was wounded in a shootout with police and taken into custody, authorities said. The attack at the nation’s…

November 1, 2013

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Snowden seeks the world’s help against U.S. charges

Opposition Greens lawmaker Hans-Christian Stroebele says National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden wants to talk to Congress and explain why…

November 1, 2013

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Hagel blasts states on same-sex benefits policy

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says nine states are refusing to issue Pentagon ID cards to same-sex partners of National Guard…

October 31, 2013

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Asian nations angry over U.S. embassy spy reports

China and several other Southeast Asian nations are demanding explanations from the United States and its allies about reports that…

October 31, 2013

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Ryan strikes collaborative tone in opening talks

The ongoing budget talks offer House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., left, a chance to build his credibility…

October 31, 2013

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Firm proposes Venice theme park

Alberto Zamperla, president of amusement park ride company Zamperla Inc., wants to build a theme park on an abandoned island…

October 31, 2013

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Some men helping Saudi women

Some Saudi Arabian men are supporting women in their efforts to be allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. Several women…

October 31, 2013

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New FAA rule wins applause

Flight attendants, consumer groups and others are applauding Thursday’s decision by the Federal Aviation Administration to allow passengers to use…

October 31, 2013

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Panel approves limits on spying

But critics of U.S. surveillance programs and privacy rights experts said the bill does little, if anything, to end the…

October 31, 2013

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After unity, some Democrats push back on Obama

President Barack Obama is facing growing pressure from members of his own party who want the president to push for…

October 31, 2013