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Snowden submits request for asylum in Russia

Russia’s state RIA Novosti news agency is quoting lawyer Anatoly Kucherena as saying that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden…

July 16, 2013

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Filibuster fight: Senators scrap over nominees

Nearly all 100 senators attended the rare closed-door meeting in the Capitol’s Old Senate Chamber, just down the hall from…

July 15, 2013

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Infighting among rebels in Syria undermines revolt effort

On Syria’s front lines, rebels fighting to topple President Bashar Assad have turned against each other in a fight between…

July 15, 2013

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Bill favors national park on moon

A bill introduced in Congress recently would “endow the artifacts as a National Historic Park, thereby asserting unquestioned ownership rights…

July 15, 2013

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Attorney General Holder calls Martin killing an ‘unnecessary shooting’

Attorney General Eric Holder speaks at the Delta Sigma Thetas Social Action luncheon, part of the sorority’s 51st National Convention…

July 15, 2013

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Town in Florida somberly absorbs Zimmerman verdict

Progress in race relations has been slow, residents say

July 14, 2013

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Bipartisan duo goes on tour

couple pushing tax reform

July 14, 2013

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Pakistani militants fighting in Syria

Pakistani Taliban patrol in their stronghold of Shawal in Pakistani tribal region of South Waziristan. Dozens of domestic and foreign…

July 14, 2013

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Questions arise about DNA databases

backs sampling suspects’ genetic material

July 13, 2013

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Rallies across U.S. decry Martin verdict

Justice Dept. examines federal criminal charges

July 13, 2013

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Don’t worry about Fido’s vet bills

Employers offer pet insurance as a perk

July 13, 2013

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Jurors: George Zimmerman not guilty

George Zimmerman, right, is congratulated by his defense team after being found not guilty during Zimmerman’s trial in Seminole circuit…

July 13, 2013

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Third victim in Calif. plane crash identified

Chinese state media identified her as Liu Yipeng. China News says she went to school with the other two victims…

July 13, 2013

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Farm bill doesn’t end food stamps

Democrats’ charges don’t support claims

July 13, 2013

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Texas abortion providers fear shutdowns

clinics won’t be able to afford new requirements

July 13, 2013

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Jamboree requires health-conscious Scouts

Tents stand ready to house staff members at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in Glen Jean, W.Va., the…

July 13, 2013

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U.S. allies eager for Guantanamo detainees’ release

Kuwait has hired lobbyists to help bring its two remaining prisoners home. British Prime Minister David Cameron personally pressed Obama…

July 13, 2013

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Pa. city to sell Wild West artifacts

City officials hope that after a weeklong auction that begins Monday, the collection will be gone – the stuffed buffalo…

July 13, 2013

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‘Visions’ lead woman to body

Californian helps to find missing boy

July 13, 2013

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In the night, train brings grief to Quebec town

50 dead in small community

July 13, 2013

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Official: 7 UN staff murdered in Sudan attack

The assault included sustained heavy fire from machine guns and possibly rocket-propelled grenades, targeting the force about 15 miles west…

July 13, 2013

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Islamic extremist supports attacks on Nigerian schools

In a new video released Saturday, Islamic radical Abubakar Shekau said he “fully supports” attacks on several schools in northeastern…

July 13, 2013

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Snowden wants asylum in Russia

needs help getting to Latin America

July 12, 2013

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Wedding ring found amid fire ruins

Larry McCracken looks over the ashes of his home in Yarnell, Ariz. Larry and Patti McCracken, married nearly 50 years,…

July 12, 2013