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Yemen denies banning U.S. raids

Abdul-Malik al-Mekhlafi said that “Yemen continues to cooperate with the United States and continues to abide by all the agreements.”…

February 8, 2017

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Silencing of Warren throws Senate into turmoil

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was rebuked by Republican senators for impugning Sen. Jeff Sessions during hearings on his nomination to…

February 8, 2017

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Trump makes false statement about U.S. murder rate to sheriffs’ group

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with county sheriffs in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington…

February 7, 2017

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Warren violates arcane rule, sparking Senate dustup

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks on the floor of the U.S. Senate in Washington on Monday. Warren was rebuked by…

February 7, 2017

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Justices question motive for travel ban

Appeals court expected to issue decision in case later this week

February 7, 2017

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Army to OK pipeline proposal

Approval will clear last hurdle to complete Dakota Access project

February 7, 2017

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Boy, it’s tough being the ‘first kid’

Trump is just the latest child to be targeted by presidential critics

February 7, 2017

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Pence casts deciding vote to confirm DeVos as education secretary

Vice President Mike Pence is escorted by Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Frank J. Larkin, front right, on Capitol Hill in Washington after…

February 7, 2017

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Chicago aquarium euthanizes ancient lungfish

Granddad, who was 4-foot-long and weighed 25 pounds, had stopped eating and started showing signs of organ failure. He was…

February 6, 2017

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Games, crafts, other activities may safeguard aging brain

Research published last week shows that even in one’s 70s and beyond, simple activities including web-surfing, playing bridge and socializing…

February 6, 2017

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Rare snow shuts Seattle schools

cut for 100,000

February 6, 2017

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Scores of EPA workers object to Trump’s pick to lead agency

About 300 people, including scores of EPA employees, rallied Monday across the street from the agency’s regional headquarters in downtown…

February 6, 2017

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Appeals court weighs travel ban

moves come as travelers arrive to tears

February 6, 2017

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$1M model train display donated to Texas railroad museum

With an estimated value of more than $1 million, the G scale model layout spans more than 2,000 square feet…

February 5, 2017

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Super Bowl Ads aim to unite

Commercials go for $5 million for 30 seconds

February 5, 2017

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White House predicts courts will reinstate travel ban

renews Twitter attacks against judge

February 5, 2017

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Pooh the cat gets a pair of bionic legs

Veterinary surgeon Vladislav Zlatinov carried out the operation that in Europe has only previously been done in Britain. He was…

February 4, 2017

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Trump throws Washington into state of anxious uncertainty

‘Last 2 weeks feel like 6 months’

February 4, 2017

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Viola unable to accept position

Violadu1-i-syn Viola informed President Trump on Friday that he will be unable to accept the nomination because separating from the…

February 4, 2017

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New Pentagon chief an instant hit in Japan, South Korea

impressed by Mattis’ experience

February 4, 2017

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Spaniards clang bells in religious festival

Since medieval times, the 400 residents of Almonacid del Marquesado have celebrated the “Endiablada” (Brotherhood of the Devils) festival each…

February 4, 2017

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U.S. suspends enforcement of travel ban

bashes judge for ruling

February 4, 2017

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Trump sends law enforcement to help clear Dakota Access protesters from site

74 activists were arrested Wednesday

February 3, 2017

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Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s nationwide travel ban

sided with Washington, Minnesota challenge

February 3, 2017