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GOP-controlled House backs state medical marijuana laws

David Zalubowski/Associated Press file photo<br><br>Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, left, meets with 14-year-old Jack Splitt and his mother, Stacey Linn, after…

June 3, 2015

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Anthrax shipments pose no threat, Pentagon says

Number of labs that received samples grows

June 3, 2015

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Cancer doctor leads attack on astronomical drug prices

As the one-year cost of cancer drugs edges up to $200,000 per patient, a top doctor from Memorial Sloan Kettering…

June 2, 2015

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Iraq presses for more help against IS

U.S.-led coalition won’t alter its tactics, though

June 2, 2015

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Activists: Decline of elephants in Tanzania is catastrophic

African elephants interact in Tarangire National Park on the outskirts of Arusha, Tanzania. The sharp decline of the elephant population…

June 2, 2015

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Californians cut use of water 13.5% SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Californians are using less water, but they’ll have to conserve a…

June 2, 2015

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British attitudes on EU improving LONDON – An extensive new survey finds British attitudes toward the European Union are improving…

June 2, 2015

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Review uncovers secret FBI air force

Surveillance planes operating across U.S.

June 2, 2015

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Hundreds missing after sinking

Rescuers seek survivors after China accident

June 2, 2015

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Obama signs legislation revising NSA programs

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the USA Freedom Act legislation that was approved by Congress “does not enhance…

June 2, 2015

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Amtrak CEO vows to put safety technology into operation

The chief executive officer of Amtrak told House members Tuesday that the railroad company would have had automatic train tracking…

June 2, 2015

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California farmers submit water plans FRESNO, Calif. – Dozens of farmers in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta submitted plans Monday…

June 1, 2015

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Health-care increases set to take leap

Firms go big with initial 2016 rate requests

June 1, 2015

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Shiite group in Yemen frees American

French hostage pleads for help from France

June 1, 2015

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Death toll passes 6,400 in Ukraine BERLIN – The United Nations’ human rights office says the number of people killed…

June 1, 2015

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Solar Impulse sitting out weather in Japan

Sun-powered plane to continue globe-circling trip

June 1, 2015

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Don’t take a seat: Panel says you should stand for 2 hours

A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine recommends that office workers get up and move. The research suggests…

June 1, 2015

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Lindsey Graham launches 2016 bid

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Monday said he is seeking the GOP presidential nomination because he wants to “defeat the…

June 1, 2015

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High court throws out conviction for Facebook threats

John P. Elwood, attorney for Anthony D. Elonis, met with reporters after the Supreme Court tossed out his client’s conviction…

June 1, 2015

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The rising costs of cancer

Doctors examine ways to keep it cheaper

May 31, 2015

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Jeb Bush: Paul ‘wrong’ about Patriot Act NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said that Republican presidential candidate…

May 31, 2015

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Beau Biden dies at 46

Son of VP had life of adversity

May 31, 2015

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Egypt: 2,600 killed in political upheaval CAIRO – At least 2,600 people were killed in violence in the 18 months…

May 31, 2015

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Refugees fear history is repeating in Burundi

‘No longer our home,’ people flee for Tanzania

May 31, 2015