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US: Syria is burning bodies to hide proof of mass killings

This image provided by the State Department and DigitalGlobe, taken April 18, 2017, a satellite image of what the State…

May 15, 2017

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Judges question whether Trump’s travel ban discriminates

Hawaii Attorney General Douglas Chin speaks outside federal court in Honolulu, Hawaii, on March 29. Three federal appellate court judges…

May 15, 2017

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Few victims are paying hackers because using bitcoin is hard

A customer walks by the notice about “ransomware” at CGV theater in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday. The letters read…

May 15, 2017

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North Korea: New long-range missile can carry heavy nuke

North Korean propaganda must be considered with wariness – Pyongyang has threatened for decades to reduce Seoul to a “sea…

May 14, 2017

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Clapper: US govt ‘under assault’ by Trump after Comey firing

As Trump works to fast-track Comey’s successor, lawmakers from both parties urged him to steer clear of any politicians for…

May 14, 2017

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Experts: Cyberattack havoc could grow as work week begins

Officials and experts on Sunday urged organizations and companies to update their operating systems immediately to ensure they aren’t vulnerable…

May 14, 2017

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South Korea: Rival North Korea launches ballistic missile

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the early morning launch but had few other details, including what type of…

May 13, 2017

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Arizona police: Woman switched flour for formula

One child got sick from ingesting tampered formula but is in good condition after being treated at a hospital and…

May 13, 2017

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Paul Allen goes digital to save world’s most-endangered animals

A white Rhino grazes in the scrubland on a game reserve in Limpopo Province, South Africa, in 2016.Kevin Sutherland/Bloomberg Allen’s…

May 13, 2017

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Trump say it’s possible he could pick FBI head by next week

“Even that is possible,” he told reporters when asked whether he could announce his nominee by Friday, when he is…

May 13, 2017

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Trump suggests there may be ‘tapes’ of his private conversations with Comey

President Donald Trump suggested Friday that there may be “tapes” of his private conversations with FBI Director James B. Comey,…

May 12, 2017

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U.S. prosecutors told to push for more, harsher punishments

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is directing federal prosecutors to pursue the most serious charges possible against the vast majority of…

May 12, 2017

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Anthem gives up Cigna bid, vows to fight on over damages

Anthem is ending its soured, $48 billion bid to buy rival Cigna, but the nation’s second-largest health insurer isn’t giving…

May 12, 2017

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School: Boy, 8, who killed himself never said he was bullied

Coroner reopens investigation into boy’s January suicide

May 12, 2017

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Trump attempts to explain Comey firing

President says former FBI director told him three times Trump wasn’t under investigation

May 11, 2017

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Trump environmental chief to prioritize toxic sites’ cleanup

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt says he plans to focus on cleaning up decades-old contamination even as he rolls…

May 11, 2017

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The toughest challenge for self-driving cars? Human drivers

A self-driving car would be programmed to drive at the speed limit. Humans routinely exceed it by 10 to 15…

May 11, 2017

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Lawmakers reach agreement on stalled VA accountability bill

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 7. Congressional Republicans and Democrats have…

May 11, 2017

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Senate Intelligence Committee subpoenas documents from Flynn in Russia probe

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynndu1-i-syn It is the first subpoena the committee has announced in the course of its…

May 10, 2017

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Buzz kill: California police work to detect drugged drivers

When legalization takes full effect next year, California will become the world’s largest market for pot. Yet California is among…

May 10, 2017

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Justice Department denies report Comey requested more funding for Russia probe

The Justice Department, lead by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, is denying reports that former FBI Director James Comey requested more…

May 10, 2017

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Senate defeats attempt to undo BLM’s methane rule

Gwen Lachelt’s chance encounter may have swayed deciding votes

May 10, 2017

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Trump defends Comey firing, says both parties will thank him

President Donald Trump talks to reporters during a meeting with Dr. Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State and National Security…

May 10, 2017

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What now for the FBI’s Trump-Russia probe?

Then-FBI Director James Comey testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on May 3. President…

May 9, 2017