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What happens if Homeland Security shuts down?

Thousands will still work despite GOP, Dem rhetoric on bill

In surprise, Beck wins Grammy for album of year

LOS ANGELES – Thought Beyoncé’s surprise album was shocking? Beck’s win for album of the year was even more astonishing. The singer, who also won best rotnck album, beat out Beyon...

Drought in California sends skiers to Idaho, Washington

WINTHROP, Wash. – Warm temperatures and drought conditions in the West have changed the migratory patterns of birds and wildlife but are also impacting another group: skiers, especially cros...

Job market picks up, but jobless frustrated

Number looking is twice what’s available

UAE to send F-16s to fight in Jordan

AMMAN, Jordan – The United Arab Emirates said Saturday it ordered a squadron of F-16 fighters to Jordan, which an official said would participate in airstrikes on the Islamic State group aft...

Bombs kill 40 in Iraq’s capital

Curfew was about to end in Baghdad

World Briefs

Dry winter sparks fears of food crisis SEOUL – As North Korea heads toward the “barley hump” – the lean season before the rice and corn harvest in the summer – aid agencies are wa...

U.S. hostage’s family hopeful she’s still alive

Islamic State claims woman killed in airstrike

Nation Briefs

Subject of ‘Serial’ podcast can appeal WASHINGTON – The subject of the popular podcast “Serial” will be allowed to appeal his murder conviction, a Maryland court has ruled, a deve...

Democrats angered over Netanyahu’s speech

But party hopes to limit fallout

Date night or moms’ night off? Planning for ‘Fifty’

Faith-based abstinence film debuts as well

Ukraine pushes for cease-fire

President presses Kiev’s case for defensive arms