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Allende’s legacy strong 40 years after Chile coup

But as the nation marks Wednesday’s 40th anniversary of the coup led by Gen. Augusto Pinochet, Allende’s legacy is thriving.…

September 9, 2013

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Patient’s bill soars as health program falters

It sounds like one of those insurance horror stories President Barack Obama told to sell his health overhaul to Congress,…

September 9, 2013

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Egypt continues Islamist attacks

The Egyptian military is targeting militant hideouts in the Sinai. About 20 militants have been captured and another 20 killed…

September 9, 2013

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Groups rushing to hire health-care experts

Nonprofits, churches and other groups are rushing to hire more people to help explain the ins and outs of the…

September 9, 2013

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Report gives U.S. reason to smile

The second annual World Happiness Report, released Monday, finds the highest levels of happiness in Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, the Netherlands…

September 9, 2013

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NSA evidence may be key to Hammarskjold mystery

An international commission is suggesting that the National Security Agency may have information in its file that could shed light…

September 9, 2013

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U.S. weighs talk of Syria dumping chemical weapons

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says it is unlikely that Syria would agree to turn over its chemical weapons…

September 9, 2013

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Obama undecided on Syria should Congress say ‘no’

“It’s fair to say I haven’t decided,” Obama told NBC News, one of six television interviews conducted at the White…

September 8, 2013

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U.S.: Common sense decides attack on Syria

Obama’s aide says evidence of chemical strike is strong

September 8, 2013

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Sochi Games head seeks to avoid anti-gay law flak

Demonstrators kiss near the Russian embassy in Prague on Sunday. About a hundred gay-rights supporters carried placards, wore special T-shirts…

September 8, 2013

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Corn-maze cutter stalks fall fun

“If I had a penny every time I’ve heard, ‘This is a-MAZE-ing,’ I’d certainly be rich by now,” he says…

September 7, 2013

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Federal program allowing students to eat free meals

The nation’s oldest school system has joined a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that has spread to 10…

September 7, 2013

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Syria gas attack doubts remain

Whatever evidence the government has, it says is classified

September 7, 2013

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Thomas Paine writings housed at N.Y. college

Gary Berton, former president of the Thomas Paine National Historical Association, stands next to a Paine monument in New Rochelle,…

September 7, 2013

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Syria, debt and budget top agenda

Congress faces big issues upon return from break

September 7, 2013

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George Zimmerman’s wife seeks life-insurance policy

Shellie Zimmerman said in the petition that her husband should pay the premiums on the policy because he “has the…

September 7, 2013

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Miss America fits in at tiny, conservative college

Miss America 2011, Teresa Scanlan, who is now attending Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Va., gives an interview at the…

September 7, 2013

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U.S. job market: Healing but still ailing

A crowd of job seekers attends a health care job fair in New York in March. The economy has added…

September 7, 2013

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Tokyo to host ’20 Summer Olympics

Japanese supporters of the Tokyo Bid 2020 team celebrate in Tokyo early Sunday morning upon learning Tokyo won the bid…

September 7, 2013

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Syrian regime shelling kills 16

seeks EU support for military strike

September 7, 2013

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Wildfire near Yosemite burns into fourth week

The U.S. Forest Service reported Saturday that the Rim Fire has burned 394 square miles, 11 more than the day…

September 7, 2013

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Robotic LADEE launched to moon from Va. by NASA

Explorer will study atmosphere, dust

September 7, 2013

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Conservatives sweep Australian election

Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott, third left, and his daughters Frances, left, Louise, second right, and Bridget, right, and his…

September 7, 2013

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New Mexico high court to decide whether gay marriage is legal

The five-member state Supreme Court issued an order setting an Oct. 23 hearing in a case that finally could decide…

September 6, 2013