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Environmental groups sue over pollution from airliners

WASHINGTON – A coalition of environmental groups sued federal regulators Tuesday over long-sought pollution standards for airliners and cargo planes. The Center for Biological Div...

U.S. budget deficit up sharply to $108 billion in March

WASHINGTON – The federal government’s budget deficit rose sharply in March, pushing the deficit for the first six months of this budget year above the same period a year ago. The ...

With UN envoy in Damascus, IS takes Syrian town from rebels

DAMASCUS, Syria – The UN special envoy on Monday urged Syria’s warring sides to preserve the fragile U.S.-Russia-brokered cease-fire ahead of the next round of peace talks in Geneva this wee...

Police hunt suspects in India temple fire that killed 110

PARAVOOR, India – Medical teams on Monday tended to hundreds of people injured in a massive fire that killed at least 110 people, while authorities searched for those responsible for illegal...

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Teacher arrested for assault on student; caught on video BEAUMONT, Texas – A teacher at a Texas high school has been arrested and charged with assault after her alleged assault on a student ...

Poll: Clinton has edge over Trump on range of issues

WASHINGTON – In a stark warning for Donald Trump as he eyes a possible general election showdown with Hillary Clinton, Americans trust the Democratic front-runner more than the Republican bu...

U.S., Goldman Sachs, reach $5B settlement over risky mortgages

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced a $5 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs over the sale of mortgage-backed securities leading up to the 2008 financial crisis. The...

Syrian cease-fire strained by new clashes ahead of talks

BEIRUT – Government forces and rebels clashed Sunday across northern and western Syria, imperiling a monthlong cease-fire ahead of peace talks in Geneva, while airstrikes pounded the Islamic...

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Brussels attackers had planned to attack France BRUSSELS – The terrorists who carried out the March 22 attacks on the Brussels airport and metro had initially planned an attack on France ins...

Fireworks accident at temple in India kills more than 100

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India – The Hindu temple in southern India was packed with thousands for a religious festival early Sunday when the fireworks began – an unauthorized pyrotechnic display ...

Washington’s journal to be sold at auction

Document offers insights on war with France

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