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Judge delays remedies in Arpaio profiling case

In May, U.S. District Judge Murray Snow concluded that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s office has systematically singled out Latinos…

June 14, 2013

Nation & World

Flag-bearing skydivers swoop into Philadelphia

The parachutists seemed to float in the air for a few minutes, then swooped down and landed about 20 feet…

June 14, 2013

Nation & World

Commander of Nazi-led unit lives in U.S.

Michael Karkoc, 94, told American authorities in 1949 that he had performed no military service during World War II, concealing…

June 14, 2013

Nation & World

EU gets deal on trans-Atlantic trade pact mandate

Under Friday’s deal, trade ministers at a meeting in Luxembourg agreed to France’s demand to keep its movie and television…

June 14, 2013

Nation & World

Whey from N.Y.’s Greek yogurt used to produce power

More Greek yogurt production has meant more whey, a watery byproduct from the process. Yogurt makers commonly ship it back…

June 14, 2013

Nation & World

U.S. to arm Syrian rebels

Anti-Syrian regime protesters flash the victory sign during a demonstration in Hass town, Idlib province, northern Syria, Friday. The U.S.…

June 14, 2013

Nation & World

GOP House passes $638B defense bill

Must mesh with Senate version before being signed

June 14, 2013

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House revises abortion bill after rape controversy

The legislation, which challenges the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision on a woman’s right to abortion, would ban…

June 14, 2013

Nation & World

House passes sweeping $638 billion defense bill

Ignoring a White House veto threat, the Republican-controlled House voted 315-108 for the legislation, which would block President Barack Obama…

June 14, 2013

Nation & World

House OKs 2-year sentence for military sex assault

By voice vote, the House approved the additional punishment as part of a series of steps lawmakers have taken to…

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

Hillary Clinton turning toward nonprofit world

The former secretary of state offered her most extensive description of her post-Obama administration agenda on Thursday since leaving her…

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

Massive storm system hitting Mid-Atlantic

The severe weather was also blamed for two deaths. The storm came and went in the Washington, D.C., area ahead…

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

New anti-demonstration rule at Supreme Court

The regulation bans activities on the court’s grounds or building such as picketing, speech-making, marching, vigils or religious services “that…

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

Iranians vote for new president

Election may be decided by who stays home

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

‘Affordable’ health care?

Wrinkle in new law may pinch lower-wage employees

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

Weather disasters cost nation $110 billion in 2012

This makes 2012 the second-costliest year since 1980. It had a total of more than $110 billion in damage throughout…

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

Turkey’s leader meets with protesters

The talks between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erogan and the protesters were an effort to resolve a sit-in at Taksim…

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

U.S. whites falling to minority in under-5 age group

These two milestones, revealed in 2012 census estimates released Thursday, are the latest signs of a historic shift in which…

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

Terrorists change tactics after leaks

Lawmakers say America less safe since Snowden’s disclosures

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

1 dead, dozens hurt in La. plant explosion

This photo shows an explosion at The Williams Companies Inc. plant in the Ascension Parish town of Geismar La., Thursday.…

June 13, 2013

Nation & World

Santa Monica gunman’s weapon assembled in bedroom

The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation, said the semi-automatic weapon appears to have…

June 13, 2013

Local News

Train starts small wildfires

D&SNG takes numerous precautions to minimize danger in fire season

June 13, 2013

Local News

Backcountry users asked to keep eye out for signs of missing boy Dylan Redwine

Dylan Redwinedu1-i-syn Dylan Redwine had a black backpack, black shirt, black shorts, black Air Jordan shoes, a Duke Blue Devils…

June 13, 2013

Daily update

Thursday Dayplanner

Gently used book sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Wall of History on the main level of Mercy Regional Medical Center. American…

June 12, 2013