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Bolivia plane incident infuriates Latin America

The European rerouting of the Bolivian presidential plane over suspicions that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden was aboard ignited outrage Wednesday among Latin American leader...

What’s in, what’s out in the nation’s health plan

WASHINGTON – Six years ago, candidate Barack Obama stood before Iowa voters and unveiled a plan designed to extend health care to all Americans. “We can do this,” he said with con...

Egypt army suspends constitution, calls early vote

CAIRO (AP) – Egypt’s military has suspended the Islamist-backed constitution and called early elections. The military also announced that embattled President Mohammed Morsi will b...

World/Nation Briefs

Bombs, clashes around Iraq kill at least 56 BAGHDAD – Insurgents unleashed a new wave of attacks on Tuesday in Iraq, killing at least 49 people, officials said, the latest in a su...

Perry to divulge ‘exciting future plans’ next week

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Gov. Rick Perry promised friends and top fundraisers Tuesday he’d reveal “exciting future plans” next week in San Antonio, sparking wide speculation he will announce if...

How you can help the Arizona firefighters’ families

The United Way of Yavapai County, Ariz., has set up an account to benefit the families of the 19 firefighters killed Sunday in the area’s Yarnell Hill Fire. Those who have lost th...

Visitors flock to remember Gettysburg battle

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – From camera-toting tourists to visitors eager to retrace the footsteps of ancestors who fought in the Civil War, thousands of people have flocked to the Gettysburg battlefi...

New Hispanic chief judge: Need more jury diversity

CHICAGO – The first Hispanic to lead the busy federal court district that includes Chicago said Tuesday that one of his priorities will be helping ensure that juries better reflect the regio...

More passengers show up with guns

WASHINGTON – Several times every day, at airports across the country, passengers are trying to walk through security with loaded guns in their carry-on bags, purses or pockets, even in a boo...

Morsi says he won’t step down

CAIRO – The fate of Egypt’s first democratically elected president hung in the balance Tuesday, hours before a deadline to yield to the demands of millions of protesters or see the military ...

Obama to delay portion of Affordable Care Act

WASHINGTON - Businesses that do not insure their employees will be exempt from penalties until 2015, the Internal Revenue Service announced late Tuesday. “As we make these changes...

Obama admin delays major requirement of health law

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration says it’s delaying a major part of the president’s health care overhaul law, the requirement that medium and large companies offer coverage. ...