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Iowa gov. may need to OK Medicaid abortion funding

A bill requiring that authorization is sitting on the Republicans desk after moving through the statehouse. If Branstad signs it,…

June 7, 2013

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Syrian troops capture 2 villages from rebels

Hezbollah has helped tip the balance of power to Assad

June 7, 2013

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Suicide blasts kill 19 in Iraq, including Iranians

The attacks follow the deadliest two months in Iraq in half a decade, raising fears the country is descending into…

June 7, 2013

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24 die in shooting in Mexico City neighborhood

Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera said the attack appeared to be aimed at two brothers who were exercising at…

June 7, 2013

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Hezbollah entry in Syria fans Shiite-Sunni fires

Speaking on a Saudi TV station, Sheik Mohammed el-Zoghbi called on young men in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Kuwait, Jordan,…

June 7, 2013

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Protests crack Turkey’s international image

It might even have rattled the nations grand ambitions on the world stage, which include a bid to host the…

June 7, 2013

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Calif. serial killer Richard Ramirez dies

This photo released on Friday June 7,2013 shows convicted killer Richard Ramirez as seen in this June 15, 2007 photo…

June 7, 2013

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Turkey’s leader: Protests must end

In the first extensive public show of support since anti-government protests erupted last week, more than 10,000 supporters cheered Erdogan…

June 6, 2013

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IRS official apologizes for lavish 2010 spending

Congress blasts training conference, ‘Star Trek’ parody

June 6, 2013

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Tropical Storm Andrea pounds parts of Florida

Tropical Storm Andrea was not expected to strengthen into a hurricane but forecasters warned it could cause isolated flooding and…

June 6, 2013

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China fossils suggest tiny, hyperactive ancient primates

The 55-million-year-old fossil dug up in central China is one of our first primate relatives and it gives scientists a…

June 6, 2013

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New Zealand driver, 105: ‘I don’t think I’m old’

The oldest licensed driver in New Zealand, and one of the oldest in the world, has been driving for 88…

June 6, 2013

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Judge’s ruling challenges U.S. transplant system

Children awaiting lung transplants put on adult list

June 6, 2013

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Officials: Car bombs kill 14 in Iraq

The officials said the deadliest attacks took place late at night when a suicide attacker rammed his explosives-laden car into…

June 6, 2013

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Phone-records monitoring extent exposed

At issue is a court order, first disclosed Wednesday by The Guardian newspaper in Britain, that requires the communications company…

June 5, 2013

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Rice tapped as security adviser

Appointment doesn’t need Senate OK

June 5, 2013

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Committee passes bill to address sexual assaults

The measure approved Wednesday by the House Armed Services Committee also requires that anyone found guilty of rape or sexual…

June 5, 2013

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Israel leads global drone exports as demand grows

Whereas drones are often criticized elsewhere for being morally and legally objectionable, in Israel they are a source of pride.…

June 5, 2013

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Churches split over gay Scout decision

Southern Baptists may sever ties with organization

June 5, 2013

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Thousands evacuated from raging European flooding

Thousands of people have been forced from their homes after heavy rainfall caused flooding along rivers and lakes in Germany,…

June 5, 2013

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Winner of $590M Powerball jackpot is 84-year-old

Florida Lottery officials made the announcement Wednesday after Gloria C. Mackenzie came forward to claim the prize. They say Mackenzie…

June 5, 2013

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Philadelphia building set for demolition collapses; 6 dead

Witnesses said they had been watching the demolition site in Philadelphia and questioned how workers were handling the job. One…

June 4, 2013

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Protesters unite in Turkey

of all ages, backgrounds come together over gov’t actions

June 4, 2013

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Sebelius won’t intervene in Pa. transplant case

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told a congressional panel Tuesday that medical experts should make those decisions. However,…

June 4, 2013