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Sea-level rise threatens 1,400 U.S. cities, study says

Prior emissions have already locked in 4 feet of future sea-level rise that will submerge parts of 316 municipalities, but…

July 29, 2013

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Mexico nabs three cartel suspects in officer’s killing

President Enrique Pena Nieto vowed the attack wouldn’t go unpunished. “We will work with all speed to arrest and bring…

July 29, 2013

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Optimism muted as Israel, Palestine prepare for new peace talks

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry achieved his first major achievement in his new job this week with the announcement…

July 29, 2013

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Scientists collect water near site of blown well

Joseph Montoya, a Georgia Tech biology professor, was leading a research project on a vessel near the site of the…

July 29, 2013

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Chasing the elusive American dream

Financial hardship on the rise among whites

July 28, 2013

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Morsi supporters remain defiant in face of Egyptian army threat

Supporters of Egypt’s ousted President Mohammed Morsi chant slogans against Egyptian Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Sunday in the…

July 28, 2013

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Tracking ankle bracelets nearly impossible

numbers mean some alarms go unchecked

July 28, 2013

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Pope to Rio youths: Jesus is better than World Cup

In the land of Pele that will host the World Cup in 2014, the joke might have gone over poorly…

July 28, 2013

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Unlucky for them, lucky for you

Unwanted pets fill a void

July 27, 2013

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Selling Obamacare shapes up as challenge

Martin Upshaw discusses his need for health insurance during an interview in Chicago. As President Barack Obama’s health-care law moves…

July 27, 2013

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15-year-old boy grows hair to donate to children

As a small child, James heard his mother talk about Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that specializes in creating…

July 27, 2013

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FEMA denies aid to religious groups

Hurricane Sandy victims can’t use taxpayer dollars

July 27, 2013

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Why you don’t need to worry about getting the plague

There are about seven cases of the plague each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease…

July 27, 2013

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Burning Man grows

Federal land managers have issued Burning Man organizers a four-year special recreation permit that allows a peak population of 68,000…

July 27, 2013

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Kansas at crossroads of marijuana trafficking

cracking down on pot coming from other states

July 27, 2013

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Starting high school later might help sleepy teenagers

Severna Park High School students arrive for class in Anne Arundel County, Md. Some schools are opting to start the…

July 27, 2013

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Should feds start regulating amusement parks?

experts wondering after Six Flags death

July 27, 2013

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Air show leads fight against federal fees

Government now charging events for air traffic control

July 27, 2013

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Washington’s newest odd couple

Obama, McCain forge bipartisan partnership

July 27, 2013

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Some gay-rights activists regret focus on marriage

Demonstrators march last month in Seattle to increase lesbian visibility and activism without focusing on labels, such as bisexual, intersex…

July 27, 2013

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Ups, some downs for NYC bike sharing

The program is sponsored by Citi, the banking institution, to the tune of $41 million. It has 6,000 bicycles available.…

July 27, 2013

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Police: Gunman in Fla. standoff lived in building

Miami-Dade morgue workers carry out a body Saturday at the scene of a fatal shooting in Hialeah, Fla. A gunman…

July 27, 2013

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Dozens killed in Egypt violence

Security forces fire on Morsi supporters

July 27, 2013

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Syrian refugees face suspicion in Lebanon

Roberta Russo, a communication officer for the United Nations refugee agency, shows a new a prefabricated house designed by the…

July 27, 2013