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Tea party members losing corporate vote

WASHINGTON – A slice of corporate America thinks tea partyers have overstayed their welcome in Washington and should be shown the door in next year’s congressional elections. In w...

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Federal judge stops Texas abortion law AUSTIN, Texas – New abortion restrictions passed by the Texas Legislature are unconstitutional and will not take effect as scheduled today, ...

Former Rep. Ike Skelton dead at 81

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton, who built a reputation as a military expert and social conservative during 34 years representing western and central Missouri in the U...

White House gives 6-week health-care extension

Americans will have until March 31 to avoid penalty

Hurricane-force gusts batter Britain, Europe; 13 dead

LONDON – A savage coastal storm powered by hurricane-force gusts slashed its way through Britain and western Europe on Monday, felling trees, flooding lowlands and snarling traffic in the ai...

Outlaw shutdowns? That might make Congress worse

WASHINGTON – There is a way to prevent government shutdowns. A change in U.S. law would keep federal workers on the job and ensure that treasured sites like the Statue of Liberty and Yosemit...

Patients, firms shop for better health-care deals

Paul Freeman drove 600 miles last year to save himself – and his employer – thousands of dollars on his surgery. Freeman’s insurer covered his travel costs and the entire bill bec...

Syria reveals chemical details

Part of deal to avoid possible U.S. strikes

Sandy went from ‘boring’ to killer

Communities remember one year on Tuesday

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Argentine election may shake up Congress BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – President Cristina Fernandez’s ruling Front for Victory lost ground in congressional elections Sunday, giving up...

‘Grandpa’ pulls down ‘Gravity’

LOS ANGELES – Apparently astronauts are no match for Jackass. Paramount’s “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa” topped the weekend box office with $32 million, according to studio estim...

Banners reflect hard-line backlash in Iran

TEHRAN, Iran – Banners that suddenly cropped up around Tehran in the last week depict an American diplomat dressed in a jacket and tie, while under the negotiating table he is wearing milita...
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