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Analysis: Iran outreach to U.S. faces tests at home

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Before leaving for the United Nations, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said he hoped to open a new era in dialogue with Washington. He returned to Tehran on Sat...

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

Survey: Hispanics drifting further from Republicans

AUSTIN, Texas – A new survey shows that Hispanics, the nation’s largest minority group, have grown increasingly negative toward the Republican Party during the political battle over immigrat...

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

Tea party’s newest hero thrives on confrontation

Ted Cruz looks for the spotlight

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

Bathroom wipes clogging sewage pipes

BEMUS POINT, New York – Increasingly popular bathroom wipes – pre-moistened towelettes that are often advertised as flushable – are being blamed for creating clogs and backups in sewer syste...

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

Radio problems cited in 19 hotshots’ deaths

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – A three-month investigation into the June deaths of 19 firefighters killed while battling an Arizona blaze cited poor communication between the men and support staff member...

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

Neb. car auction draws 10K

Low-mileage classics sell for big bucks

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

The world might be safer than you think

Terrorism as likely as it was 10 years ago, experts say

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

Republicans seek health-care delay

Budget deadline is early Tuesday

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

Nation Briefs

Louisiana Pastor shot, killed during church service LAKE CHARLES, La. – A Louisiana pastor was fatally shot as he preached to a crowd of more than 60 during a revival s...

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

A summary of long-strained US-Iranian relations

WASHINGTON – A telephone call between President Barack Obama and Iran’s new president – the first exchange between American and Iranian leaders in more than three decades – at the very least...

DATE: Sep 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

Computer attackers from Iran, Navy says WASHINGTON – U.S. officials say an unclassified Navy computer network was breached about two weeks ago by hackers believed to be linked to ...

DATE: Sep 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Senate, House budget showdown looms

WASHINGTON – Time running short, the Democratic-controlled Senate passed legislation Friday that would avert a partial government shutdown early next week. But the measure faced a swift demi...

DATE: Sep 27, 2013 | CATEGORY: Nation & World