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North Korea powerful temptation for some

Many Americans feel drawn to enter ‘forbidden country’

New Afghan president named

But vote totals kept secret

Marches around the world draw attention to climate change

NEW YORK – Tens of thousands of activists walked through Manhattan on Sunday, warning that climate change is destroying the Earth – in stride with demonstrators around the world who urged po...

Nation & World Briefs

32 structures destroyed in California wildfire SAN FRANCISCO – Nearly three-dozen structures were destroyed in a massive Northern California wildfire that continues to spread more...

Inane, but practical discoveries recognized

Ig Nobel science awards give old wives’ tales their due respect

Much pomp, little action

At UN climate meeting, huge march, events to grab spotlight from world leaders

Why do our own Americans fight with jihadis?

Four attempted or have entered fray

Nation Briefs

California Teams assess damage as massive wildfire burns POLLOCK PINES, Calif. – Assessment teams hoped to get an idea Saturday of just how many structures have been da...

Female fans standing by NFL

Women not happy with abuse cases, but they’re still watching games

New journal aims to stoke interest in Midwest history

How exciting can region be? Find out in biannual issues

World Briefs

Buffer zone established in Ukraine talks MINSK, Belarus – Sporadic artillery fire hit parts of eastern Ukraine on Saturday, hours after negotiators agreed to create a buffer zone ...

GOP women face uphill fight

Party struggles to attract female vote