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Tragedy has haunted Biden’s political career

WASHINGTON – Joe Biden’s storied political career will come to an end much the way it started nearly half a century ago: shaped by crushing personal tragedy that shook his deep-seated confid...

DATE: Oct 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama to announce federal push to fight heroin use

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Heading to a region grappling with the scourge of drug abuse, President Barack Obama was announcing new steps to improve doctor training and ease access to drug treatment...

DATE: Oct 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Biden says he won’t run for president, a boost for Clinton

WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden declared Wednesday he won’t run for president in 2016, ending a months-long flirtation with a third White House campaign and setting him on a glide path...

DATE: Oct 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

UN chief to appeal for calm in Mideast

Palestinian man shot, killed after attacking Israeli officer

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

‘Goodfellas’ crew didn’t plan escape

Ex-mobster: Thieves feared being robbed

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Reluctant Ryan seeks to unite party

Lawmaker offers terms to accept speaker’s job

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Liberals bounce back in Canada

Son of famous ex-leader wins PM’s position

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

World Briefs

Korean families begin reunions SEOUL, South Korea – Hundreds of mostly elderly Koreans – some in wheelchairs or leaning on walking sticks, most overcome by tears, laughter and sh...

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Nation Briefs

White House backs ‘sanctuary cities’ WASHINGTON – The White House is threatening to veto Senate legislation cracking down on “sanctuary cities” that shield residents from federal...

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Skydivers jumped into record books with formation

LOS ANGELES – Sixty-one wingsuit skydivers have flown into the record books, creating a diamond-shaped formation while soaring over California before breaking apart and floating to the groun...

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Russia, U.S. sign deal to minimize risks in Syrian skies

WASHINGTON – Russia and the United States signed an agreement Tuesday designed to minimize the risk of collisions and other dangers as both countries carry out airstrikes in Syria. ...

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Webb dropping Democratic bid for president

WASHINGTON – Former Virginia Sen. Jim Webb said Tuesday he is dropping out of the Democratic race for president and is considering his options about how he might “remain as a voice” in the c...

DATE: Oct 20, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World