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House approves limits on NSA program

Some Republicans say bill threatens U.S. security

May 13, 2015

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American dies in siege at hotel in Afghanistan

Afghan security forces on Wednesday inspect the site of an attack at the Park Palace Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan. The…

May 13, 2015

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AP estimates train in deadly crash was traveling 107 mph

Investigators on Wednesday examine the scene of a deadly train wreck in Philadelphia. Federal investigators arrived Wednesday to determine why…

May 13, 2015

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Gulf leaders gather in Washington to push Obama on Iran

President Barack Obama is greeted by Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz as the president and first lady Michelle Obama…

May 13, 2015

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North Korean military chief executed for treason, South’s spy agency says

A South Korean man watches a TV news program reporting that North Korean People’s Armed Forces Minister Hyon Yong Chol…

May 12, 2015

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Amtrak train crashes in Philadelphia

At least 5 people killed, several injured

May 12, 2015

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Obama picks site in Chicago for library CHICAGO – President Barack Obama will establish his presidential library on the South…

May 12, 2015

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More Hispanic Americans are proficient in English

More Hispanics are proficient in English

May 12, 2015

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Kerry empty-handed after Putin meeting

Ministry: Russia not to blame for tensions with U.S.

May 12, 2015

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World Briefs

Five-day cease-fire begins in Yemen SANAA, Yemen – With cargo ships poised to launch a desperately needed aid operation in…

May 12, 2015

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Senate Dems block action on trade bill

Obama dealt rebuke by party

May 12, 2015

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3 Revolutionary War soldiers are identified

ALBANY, N.Y.– A historical-preservation group working to identify some of the hundreds of soldiers believed buried at a Revolutionary War…

May 12, 2015

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Winter snow comes at a price for states

Survey: $1 billion spent to keep roads clear

May 12, 2015

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Telescope a boon to some, but not to all

Project splits Native Hawaiians

May 12, 2015

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Nepal is rocked by new quake

KATHMANDU, Nepal – A new earthquake killed dozens of people Tuesday and spread more fear and misery in Nepal, which…

May 12, 2015

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U.S. records biggest budget surplus in 7 years

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew’s Treasury Department on Tuesday reported the largest monthly budget surplus in seven years.Jose Luis Magana/Associated Press…

May 12, 2015

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Putin praises pact with Hitler

MOSCOW – The world this weekend celebrated the 70th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany. So, a day after…

May 11, 2015

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Zimmerman involved in Florida shooting LAKE MARY, Fla. – The man who called 911 to report he was involved in…

May 11, 2015

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Accident reports sought on self-driving vehicles

Google reports 11 ‘minor’ test incidents

May 11, 2015

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Arab leaders to skip summit with Obama

Allies upset about Iran nuclear talks

May 11, 2015

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World Briefs

Macedonia charges 30 for weekend battle KUMANOVO, Macedonia – Macedonian authorities Monday jailed 30 people captured in a weekend gun…

May 11, 2015

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Triumphant Cameron cheered in London

‘Well I think that went OK’

May 11, 2015

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Crews search for missing after twisters hit Texas, Arkansas

Deven McManaman helps remove inventory from SMS Racing Sunday after the store was heavily damaged following a storm in Denton,…

May 11, 2015

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Chief: Memo wouldn’t have changed cartoon contest response

Raheem Peters, left, and Joseph Offutt, center, hold a sign and a U.S. flag as Conner McCasland, kneeling, makes a…

May 11, 2015