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U.S. charges Iranians in hacking case WASHINGTON – The U.S. charged seven hackers linked to the Iranian government with executing large-scale coordinated cyberattacks on dozens of...

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

VP dismisses GOP’s ‘Biden rule’ claim

Denies he ever backed refusing to consider high court nominees

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

N.C. may face backlash from transgender law

Businesses say they will monitor its impact

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Obama remembers ‘Dirty War’ victims BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – As many Argentines paused to remember loved ones killed during their country’s brutal dictatorship, President Barack ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Cruz-Trump spat over wives takes nasty turn

DANE, Wis. – Ted Cruz branded Donald Trump a “sniveling coward” Thursday as the feud between the Republican presidential contenders over their wives took a nastier turn. After an ...

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Banks, dam targeted by Iranian hackers, U.S. says; 7 charged

WASHINGTON – The U.S. charged seven hackers linked to the Iranian government with executing large-scale cyberattacks on dozens of banks as well as a small dam outside New York City – intrusi...

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Belgium admits mistakes

Police failed to act on warning from Turkey

DATE: Mar 24, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

American Muslims defend role in U.S.

Groups upset by Cruz’s call for more surveillance

DATE: Mar 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Protesters disrupt oil, gas lease sale NEW ORLEANS – Protesters opposed to drilling in the Gulf of Mexico disrupted an oil and gas lease sale Wednesday, chanting and waving signs...

DATE: Mar 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Islamic State extending reach

Officials say group has sent 400 fighters to Europe

DATE: Mar 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Belgian authorities hunt Brussels bombing suspect

BRUSSELS – Belgian authorities searched Wednesday for a man pictured at the Brussels airport with two apparent suicide bombers, amid growing suggestions that the bombings of the Brussels air...

DATE: Mar 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Justices seem split on birth control plan

WASHINGTON – In a new challenge to President Barack Obama’s health care law, the Supreme Court appeared deeply and evenly divided Wednesday over the arrangement devised by the administration...

DATE: Mar 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Nation & World