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AP source: US weighs end to spying on leaders

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is considering ending spying on allied heads of state, a senior administration official said, as the White House grappled with the fallout from revelati...

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Food stamps, milk prices on table in farm talks

WASHINGTON – The fight over renewing the nation’s farm bill has centered on cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program. But there could be unintended consequences if no agreement is r...

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

White House: Review will address global NSA concerns

An Obama administration review of surveillance policies – started because of criticism within the United States – has now led to diplomatic problems overseas. Administration offic...

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Europe may cancel pact to share banking data

BERLIN – The United States could lose access to an important law enforcement tool used to track terrorist money flows, German officials said Monday, as Europe weighs a response to allegation...

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Tea party members losing corporate vote

WASHINGTON – A slice of corporate America thinks tea partyers have overstayed their welcome in Washington and should be shown the door in next year’s congressional elections. In w...

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation/World Briefs

Federal judge stops Texas abortion law AUSTIN, Texas – New abortion restrictions passed by the Texas Legislature are unconstitutional and will not take effect as scheduled today, ...

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Former Rep. Ike Skelton dead at 81

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton, who built a reputation as a military expert and social conservative during 34 years representing western and central Missouri in the U...

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

White House gives 6-week health-care extension

Americans will have until March 31 to avoid penalty

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Hurricane-force gusts batter Britain, Europe; 13 dead

LONDON – A savage coastal storm powered by hurricane-force gusts slashed its way through Britain and western Europe on Monday, felling trees, flooding lowlands and snarling traffic in the ai...

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Outlaw shutdowns? That might make Congress worse

WASHINGTON – There is a way to prevent government shutdowns. A change in U.S. law would keep federal workers on the job and ensure that treasured sites like the Statue of Liberty and Yosemit...

DATE: Oct 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Patients, firms shop for better health-care deals

Paul Freeman drove 600 miles last year to save himself – and his employer – thousands of dollars on his surgery. Freeman’s insurer covered his travel costs and the entire bill bec...

DATE: Oct 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World