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States get ready for new rules

If you’re a pale 17-year-old in Illinois, get your indoor tanning sessions in now. Starting Wednesday, they’re strictly forbidden. A new state law takes effect Wednesday that bans...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Uganda urges rebels to accept cease-fire JUBA, South Sudan – Uganda’s president on Monday warned South Sudan’s rebel leader against rejecting the government’s offer of a cease-fir...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. growth rate slows down

An aging Baby Boomer population and slower immigration combined for nearly stagnant U.S. population growth in 2013 as the total number of residents inched up even more slowly than the previo...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Israel frees several Palestinian prisoners

JERUSALEM – Israel released more than two dozen Palestinian prisoners convicted in deadly attacks against Israelis early Tuesday as part of a U.S.-brokered package to restart Mideast peace t...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

District judge extends life-support for girl OAKLAND, Calif. – A California judge on Monday ordered a 13-year-old girl who was declared brain dead to be kept on life support until...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Kerry to bring plan

WASHINGTON – Secretary of State John Kerry will propose a framework for a final-status agreement between Israel and the Palestinians when he travels to the region this week. State...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Congo army stops attacks

DAKAR, Senegal – Armed assailants who identified themselves as disciples of a self-styled prophet attacked the state television station, the airport and the main military base in Congo’s cap...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Icebound Antarctic ship awaits helicopter rescue

SYDNEY – Passengers on board a research ship that has been trapped in Antarctic ice for a week are expected to be rescued by helicopter, after three icebreakers failed to reach the paralyze...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. picks 6 states to host drone test sites

LAS VEGAS – Six states were named Monday by federal officials to develop test sites for drones – a critical next step for the burgeoning industry that could one day produce thousands of unma...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Russian bombings raise Olympics security fears

WASHINGTON – Security efforts throughout Russia intensified Monday after a pair of bombings killed more than 30 people about 400 miles from where the Winter Olympic Games are scheduled to op...

DATE: Dec 30, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gallup: Hillary Clinton, Obama again most admired

It may have been a difficult political year for President Obama, but he continues to reign as the nation’s Most Admired Man, according to the Gallup Poll. It’s not that big of a s...

DATE: Dec 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘Selfie,’ ‘twerk’ top school’s most annoying words list

DETROIT – A Michigan university has issued its annual list of annoying words, and those flexible enough to take selfies of themselves twerking should take note. In addition to “se...

DATE: Dec 29, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World