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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...

Neb. car auction draws 10K

Low-mileage classics sell for big bucks

The world might be safer than you think

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

Republicans seek health-care delay

Budget deadline is early Tuesday

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

World Briefs

Official says soldiers caused mall collapse NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya’s military caused the massive collapse of three floors of Nairobi’s Westgate Mall during the terrorist siege in ...

Shutdown impact: Tourists, homebuyers hit quickly

WASHINGTON – If the government “shuts down” next Tuesday, your mail will still come. Doctors will see Medicare patients. NASA will keep talking to the astronauts circling Earth on the Space ...

Administration: Colleges should seek diversity

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration told colleges and universities Friday they can continue to use admissions to increase diversity among their students, even in the wake of a Supreme Cour...

Syria inspections set to start

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The world’s chemical weapons watchdog was preparing Friday to launch a risky United Nations-backed mission into the heart of Syria’s deadly civil war to verify and d...