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Nation Briefs

Confusion continues over gay marriages CLANTON, Ala.– Confusion reigns in Alabama over gay marriage, days after the first same-sex wedding licenses were issued in the Deep South ...

Russian reports progress in talks

European leaders hoping to end Ukraine fighting

Turmoil in Yemen raises regional alarms

SANAA, Yemen – As Western diplomats and staff fled Yemen on Wednesday, concern widened over the increasing turmoil in the impoverished nation, with Saudi Arabia arming loyal tribesmen across...

World Briefs

Paris OKs lawsuit against Fox News PARIS – Paris City Council authorized Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Wednesday to sue U.S. broadcaster Fox News for reporting there are “no-go zones” in ...

Congress clears Keystone XL pipeline bill, setting up veto

WASHINGTON – The Republican-controlled Congress cleared a bill Wednesday to construct the Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting up a confrontation with President Barack Obama, who has threatened...

GAO: Veterans’ health care costs a ‘high risk’ for taxpayers

WASHINGTON – Veterans’ health care is a “high risk” budget issue that threatens to cost taxpayers tens of billions of dollars unless longstanding problems are addressed, government auditors ...

Sunday deadline driving health law sign-ups for 2015

WASHINGTON – Ahead of a Sunday deadline, consumers are stepping up to enroll for 2015 coverage under President Barack Obama’s health-care law, administration officials said Wednesday. ...

Egypt’s leader tries to avoid rift over aid

Official calls audiotape of el-Sissi a fake

More counties issue licenses to gay couples

Many Alabama officials still seeking clarification

Arizona town remembers slain hostage

U.S. confirms American aid worker held by militants is dead

Nation Briefs

NBC puts Williams on suspension NEW YORK – NBC announced Tuesday it is suspending Brian Williams as “Nightly News” anchor and managing editor for six months without pay for mislea...