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U.S., Israel lose UNESCO voting right in dispute

PARIS – American influence in culture, science and education around the world took a high-profile blow Friday when the U.S. automatically lost voting rights at UNESCO by missing a deadline ...

DATE: Nov 8, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. may split command of spy and cyber agencies

WASHINGTON – The White House is considering a proposal to split the work of the single military commander who now oversees both the National Security Agency and cybersecurity operations, pre...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Diplomat: Jordan to replace Saudis on U.N. council

UNITED NATIONS – Jordan will replace Saudi Arabia on the Security Council for a two-year term starting in January after the Saudis’ unprecedented rejection of the seat hours after they were ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. to lose vote at UNESCO, incurs debts

PARIS – American influence in culture, science and education around the world is facing a high-profile blow Friday as the U.S. is stripped of its voting rights at the world’s cultural agency...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

FDA planning to ban trans fats from foods

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed measures that would all but eliminate artificial trans fats, the artery- clogging substance that is a major contributor to heart disease...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama offers apologies for policy cancellations

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says he’s sorry Americans are losing health insurance plans he repeatedly said they could keep under his signature health-care law. But the president on T...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Iran: Deal near on nuke program

GENEVA – Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator signaled progress at talks with six world powers Thursday on a deal to cap some of his country’s atomic programs in exchange for limited relief from...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Budget office estimates impact of shutdown WASHINGTON – Furloughing federal workers in last month’s partial federal shutdown cost the government 6.6 million work days, according t...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Syrian rebel group may take part in talks BEIRUT – Syria’s main Western-backed opposition group is considering an invitation for informal meetings involving Syrian government repr...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘Catastrophic’ typhoon strikes Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded slammed into the Philippines Friday, cutting communications and blocking roads in the center of the country amid worries...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Student skills still lagging

WASHINGTON – Sometimes the best isn’t good enough: Most American fourth- and eighth-graders still lack basic skills in math and science despite record high scores on a national exam. ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Senate OKs bill protecting rights of gays in workplace

WASHINGTON – Reflecting Americans’ increasing acceptance of gays, the Senate on Thursday approved legislation that would bar workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender i...

DATE: Nov 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

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