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Google AI program is game for learning
New software teaches itself how to beat many Atari games
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Are new casinos becoming losing bets?
Latest projects aren’t producing as much revenue as states hoped
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Residents of a small southern Missouri town struggled to come to grips with the knowledge that one of their own had killed seven people in a…
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Net neutrality shows Obama’s synergy with Silicon Valley
Revolving door obvious with departing staff
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RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian authorities said they’ve captured an American sect leader wanted for sex crimes against girls in the United States and who is on the U.S. marshals’…
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Skiers: Looking for lift ticket deals?
Resort costs become targets as dynamic prices hit slopes
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With late vote, Congress funds Homeland Security
Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., stands outside the House chamber holds a procedural votes on a spending bill for the Homeland Security Department hours before a shutdown was to begin, at…
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U.S. won’t release water to Calif. farmers
Farmers in California’s Central Valley will be scrambling to find new water sources to irrigate their fields this year after the federal government announced Friday it won’t release any reservoir…
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Russian diplomat slams “destructive” U.S stance
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov accused U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry of breaching “diplomatic ethics” on Friday. Ryabkov said Kerry lied to U.S. lawmakers about Russia’s denial that…
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U.S., Cuba restart embassy talks; breakthrough seems unlikely
The Obama administration is hoping that the United States and Cuba will have reopened their embassies in each other’s countries by April. Negotiations resumed Friday, but U.S. officials aren’t hopeful…
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Democrats caught between Obama, Netanyahu on speech
Many Jewish members of the House, such as U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. are upset about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned speech to Congress.Cliff Owen/Associated Press file photo Netanyahu…
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U.S. vows to hunt down ‘Jihadi John’
Holder says using troops to get terrorist isn’t ‘off the table’
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Obama proposes privacy measure
Alex Brandon/Associated Press file photo<br><br>Critics say proposed legislation from the Obama administration to require businesses to do more to protect the information they collect about consumers is ineffective because it…
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. and Cuba held a second round of negotiations Friday on restoring diplomatic relations after a half-century interruption, although an immediate breakthrough appeared unlikely. The Obama administration…
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Yemenis hold protests for, against rebels
Protesters march during an anti-Houthi demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen. On Friday, rival groups held demonstrations both for and against the Houthis’ take over of the government.Hani Mohammed/Associated Press Meanwhile, rallies…
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Signed contracts to buy U.S. homes rise to 18-month high
A “sale pending” sign is posted atop a realty sign in front of a home in Surfside, Fla.Wildredo Lee/Associated Press The National Association of Realtors said Friday that its seasonally…
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House rejects plan to keep Homeland Security operating
House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio responds to reporters about the problems in passing the Homeland Security budget because of Republican efforts to block President Barack Obama’s executive actions on…
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U.S. consumer sentiment slips in February on icy weather
Instructor Lavinda Young, left, helps Fabian Perez, center, and Lazaro Chaviano with their resumes during a job fair at the Hospitality Institute in Miami. An improving job market is one…
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House GOP weighs new approach on Homeland Security
House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio Thursday refused to respond to questions about whether House GOP members will accept a Senate proposal to approve a billl proving temporary funding for…
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WASHINGTON – The Air Force has for the first time nominated a four-star general to lead the organization responsible for its nuclear missile corps and strategic bomber fleet. It said…
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FCC expands its control over Internet
GOP commissioner says rules will deter new industry investments
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Perry attorneys ask Texas appeals court to toss felony case
Attorneys for former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Thursday asked a Texas appeals court to dismiss felony charges against Perry. The attorneys argued that the charges of abuse of official capacity…
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Both parties face risks as health-care law court case nears
A Supreme Court case over the legality of federal subsidies that help millions of Americans afford health coverage under President Barack Obama’s health care law poses risks to both political…
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A spacewalking astronaut ended up with unwanted water in his helmet Wednesday after breezing through a cable and lube job outside the International Space Station. The…