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Syrian jets hit rebel forces

Russia launches cruise missiles at targets

DATE: Aug 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Residents returning home as crews battle wildfire

PHELAN, Calif. – More people returned to their homes Friday as firefighters made significant progress against a huge wildfire burning in Southern California’s San Bernardino National Forest,...

DATE: Aug 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Administration defends payment to Iran

GOP officials insist it was ransom for U.S. prisoners

DATE: Aug 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Russia downplays anniversary of coup

Many who opposed attempt to mark holiday

DATE: Aug 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Germany looks at banning veils

Not all conservatives like proposal

DATE: Aug 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Trump visits victims of Louisiana flooding

Candidate trying to right troubled campaign

DATE: Aug 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama administration to phase out, end private prison use

Audit found more safety violations at private facilities

DATE: Aug 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Evacuated residents in limbo as wildfire burns in California

Significant property damage from fast-moving blaze

DATE: Aug 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation & World Briefs

Clinton foundation announces changes NEW YORK – Hillary Clinton's family foundation will no longer accept foreign and corporate donations if she is elected president, and will bring an end t...

DATE: Aug 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Gawker.com will shut down next week

PayPal founder, not Hulk Hogan, credited with website’s demise

DATE: Aug 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. says $400M to Iran was contingent on release of prisoners

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration said Thursday that a $400 million cash payment to Iran seven months ago was contingent on the release of a group of American prisoners. It i...

DATE: Aug 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fall to 262,000

WASHINGTON – Fewer people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that layoffs are scarce and employers are likely hiring at a solid clip. The numbers: Weekly applic...

DATE: Aug 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World