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Analysis Will GOP establishment win out in the end?

DES MOINES – This year’s presidential campaign has proven to be a bleak season for mainstream conservative hopefuls, a story of frustration, rejection and disappointment. But will that be th...

Peace talks to end Syria fighting begin

GENEVA – Indirect peace talks aimed at resolving Syria’s five-year conflict began Friday at the UN headquarters in Geneva, without the participation of the main opposition group. ...

New Orleans gets ready to party for Mardi Gras

NEW ORLEANS – The ladders where children will sit and catch beads are out. The fences are up to protect lawns and houses. The grandstands are assembled. Mardi Gras season is kicki...

World Briefs

Britain says hurdles remain in EU talks BRUSSELS – British Prime Minister David Cameron warned Friday that his nation and the European Union still have serious hurdles to overcom...

Iranian air drone buzzes U.S. carrier

Iran releases video of naval incident

U.S. censors some of Clinton’s old emails

Candidate’s home server had ‘top secret’ messages

Nation Briefs

One escaped inmate arrested by police SANTA ANA, Calif. – Police arrested one of three violent fugitive inmates on Friday after he told a woman in the same city where the jailbrea...

Unhappy? Move to Hawaii, Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – If you want to improve your sense of well-being, leave the Lower 48. A new report ranking all 50 states based on residents’ sense of well-being puts Hawaii at...

Dogs may have evolved to handle our anger

New research shows that dogs limit their eye contact with angry humans, even as they tend to stare down upset canines. The scientists suggest this may be an attempt to appease humans, that e...

Dog helped turned owner’s life around

LOS ANGELES – Rafael Mantesso turned 30 in an empty Brazilian apartment after divorce left every wall, floor, closet and shelf bare. The only things he had left were his cellphone and a pit ...

Pentagon seeks to improve family leave

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday unveiled a series of family-friendly proposals for the military that would increase parental leave, child care and health care coverage ...

Barbie getting a new look

NEW YORK – At 57, Barbie is getting a major makeover. The iconic plastic doll, whose small waist and long legs have been criticized for creating unrealistic expectations for girl...