Ancelotti wary of starting Bale
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has not ruled out the possibility that Gareth Bale could start his side's Champions League opener against Galtatasaray on Tuesday as a substitute.
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The Couple That Found 2,000-Year-Old Archaeological Treasures Under Their House
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Cuban bishops call for political reform
By Marc Frank HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba's Roman Catholic church leadership in a letter to parishioners called on the communist-run country's leaders to "update" the political system to allow more freedom similar to liberalization undertaken in the economy. The statement by the Cuban Bishops…
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Egyptian security forces storm southern town
CAIRO (AP) — Security forces backed by armored vehicles and helicopters on Monday stormed a town south of Cairo that had been held for over two months by militants loyal to the ousted Islamist president, swiftly taking control despite some resistance from gunmen.
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US Navy Yard shooting: Live Report
1921 GMT: Neighborhood schools dismiss on schedule. Visibly upset, some crying, parents rush their children from the buildings and onto the Metro.
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Al-Qaeda hostage video 'seems credible': France
A video released by Al-Qaeda's north African branch on Monday apparently showing seven kidnapped Westerners, including four Frenchmen, seems "credible", the French foreign ministry said.
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A new Utah polygamous family on reality TV
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Brady Williams has five wives, 24 children but no organized religion.
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Too edgy? Too tame? Gay pride parades spark debate
Initiated as small, defiant, sexually daring protests, gay pride parades have become mainstream spectacles patronized by corporate sponsors and straight politicians as they spread nationwide. For many gays, who prize the events' edginess, the shift is unwelcome — as evidenced by bitter debate…
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Wild Rampage: Man Slashes Ex-Wife, Her Boyfriend, Then Self
Police officers were investigating several stabbings during a hostage situation at a home in Woodland Hills on Sunday, authorities said.
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'The Collaboration' knocks Hollywood too hard
"The Collaboration: Hollywood's Pact With Hitler" (Belknap Press), by Ben Urwand
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Islamists in Sahara issue video of foreign hostages
DUBAI/PARIS (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's north African arm, AQIM, has issued a video of seven foreign hostages, including four French citizens, held in the Sahara urging negotiations for their release, France's foreign ministry said on Monday. The video also showed a Dutchman, a Swede and a South…
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Court ruling fires British debate on Muslim veils
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - A British judge ruled on Monday that a Muslim woman could not give evidence at her trial wearing a full-face veil, sparking debate about whether Britain should follow other European countries and ban Islamic veils in schools and public places. Senior politicians…
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In Ethiopia, more land grabs, more indigenous people pushed out
As night wore on in a remote valley in southern Ethiopia, one policeman dozed and another watched a DVD comedy on a battery-powered laptop.
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Big storms hit Mexico (5 photos)
The remnants of Tropical Storm Manuel continued to deluge Mexico's southwestern Pacific shoulder with dangerous rains while Hurricane Ingrid headed for a Monday landfall on the country's opposite coast in an unusual double onslaught that federal authorities said had caused at least 21 deaths. (AP)
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Roadside bomb hits police bus in Egypt's Sinai
EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — Suspected militants set off a roadside bomb in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula on Monday as a bus full of police conscripts drove by, wounding nine of them, security officials said.
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Billboard Names Pink Woman of the Year
Billboard names Pink woman of the year; annual Women In Music event is Dec. 10 in NYC
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Senate officials shut complex while shooter sought
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate officials shut down their side of the U.S. Capitol complex Monday while authorities searched for a potential second suspect in the Navy Yard shootings.
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Texas man gets life term for killing doctor
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who pleaded guilty to killing a doctor in what prosecutors say was a murder-for-hire plot was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Website says video shows 7 hostages are alive
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A Mauritanian website said it received a video from al-Qaida's North African arm on Monday that appeared to indicate seven foreigners taken hostage in West Africa are alive.
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More than 6,200 flee as Indonesian volcano erupts
MEDAN, Indonesia (AP) — More than 6,200 people were evacuated from their villages following the eruption of Mount Sinabung in western Indonesia, an official said Monday.
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Israeli court ends instant three-year detention for African migrants
By Allyn Fisher-Ilan JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's supreme court on Monday struck down a year-old law that meant African migrants could be held in detention for up three years without charge. The law, that came into force in June last year, was meant to deter illegal immigration but was condemned…
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Greek police scuffle with school guards, teachers kick off strikes
By Deborah Kyvrikosaios and Renee Maltezou ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek police fired teargas to disperse dozens of school guards who tried to force entry to the country's reforms ministry on Monday, as public sector workers began a week of strikes to protest planned layoffs demanded by foreign…
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UMass Worker Who Died in Crash Had Stolen $3.4M
Newspaper: UMass worker who died in crash had stolen $3.4M, bought Dali paintings and Porsche
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Defendant disrupts Guantanamo hearing in 9/11 case
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) — A defendant in the Sept. 11 case at Guantanamo Bay was ejected from the courtroom Monday after arguing with the judge at the start of a pretrial hearing.
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Political analyst Tom Mockaitis on Navy Yard shooting
Political analyst Tom Mockaitis discusses Navy Yard shooting.
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Egyptian security forces storm Islamist -controlled town
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian security forces stormed a town controlled by supporters of ousted President Mohamed Mursi on Monday and arrested 56 residents as part of a crackdown on his Muslim Brotherhood, officials said. The forces entered the town of Delga, in Minya province about 300 km (190 miles)…
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US wakes up to a Miss America of Indian descent
For the first time America's top beauty queen is a woman of Indian origin, and she is playing down racist tweets that say she looks like an Arab terrorist.
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'Insidious' sequel scares up box-office success
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Moviegoers had an appetite for fright this weekend, sending "Insidious: Chapter 2" to the top of the box office.
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Typhoon Man-yi hits Japan (17 photos)
Typhoon Man-yi hit Japan Monday, leaving two people dead and forcing the operator of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant to release rainwater with low levels of radiation into the ocean. The powerful typhoon made landfall in Toyohashi, Aichi prefecture, shortly before 8:00 am (2300 GMT…
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Governor Chris Christie Vows to Get New Jersey Boardwalk Back to Normal After Fire
The Fire Destroyed 30 Buildings and So Much of the Boardwalk
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Police: Man in Tan Outfit Not Navy Yard Suspect
DC Police: Man seen at Navy Yard in tan outfit identified, not a suspect or person of interest
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'Insidious' sequel tops N. America box office
The horror sequel "Insidious: Chapter 2" spirited itself into the top slot at the North American box office with a massive $41 million opening weekend take, industry estimates showed Sunday.
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Culinary Union Warns of Citywide Strike in Vegas
Culinary Unions warns of citywide strike by Vegas hotel workers if contracts aren't inked soon
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Boston Homeless Man Turns in Money-Filled Backpack
Boston homeless man finds backpack filled with tens of thousands of dollars, turns it in
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Jailed ex-governor hid assets in Nigeria's Oando: British prosecutor
By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) - Jailed former Nigerian oil state governor James Ibori hid some of his assets in the oil firm Oando and money passed from the company's accounts to Ibori's Swiss accounts, a British prosecutor told a court on Monday. Ibori, who governed Delta State from 1999 to…
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China's Migrant Workforce (22 photos)
According to data from the World Bank, 68 percent of China's female population aged 15 and above participate in the labor force, compared to 58 percent in the United States, 51 percent in France, and 53 percent in Germany. Around a third of China's millions of rural-urban migrant workers are women…
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Size matters at China bodybuilding contest
Their bronzed bodies rippling with tension, gaggles of Chinese bodybuilders preened and performed press-ups backstage before competing for one of the country's biggest prizes in their discipline.
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In Aaron Hernandez Case, a Conn. House Holds Clues
At Conn. home of Aaron Hernandez's uncle, a window into the other side of the ex-NFL star
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Just outside Las Vegas, kayaking through a canyon
BOULDER CITY, Nev. (AP) — It's easy to trade the wild ways of Las Vegas for the wilds of the nearby Colorado River: All it takes is a call to a boating outfitter and a federally-approved form of ID.
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Muslim woman allowed to wear veil at UK trial
A Muslim woman will be allowed to go on trial in Britain wearing a full-face veil but must take it off while giving evidence, in what is thought to be a legal first, a judge ruled Monday.
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Obamacare Myths
We've been batting down bogus claims about the Affordable Care Act for years, since 2009, when legislation was still in the debate stage. But they've been increasing in intensity in recent months as we approach Oct. 1, the date the insurance exchanges will be open for business.
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Obama says will not negotiate with Congress on debt ceiling
By Steve Holland and Mark Felsenthal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned Republicans in Congress on Monday that he will not negotiate over an extension of the U.S. debt ceiling as part of a budget battle that will soon dominate Washington, with a deadline fast approaching. Pivoting…
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Alabama sorority sisters blame racist alumnae after black candidates rejected
Members of some all-white sororities at the University of Alabama are accusing powerful alumnae (and, at one sorority, an administrative adviser) of intervening to deny membership to two black students.
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Bob Newhart finally gets his Emmy Award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, among TV's most enduring stars with shows stretching back more than five decades, wept as he finally captured his first Emmy Award.
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UN team finds sarin gas used in Syrian attack
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has presented the Security Council with a report by a U.N. expert team on a chemical weapons attack in Syria last month that he says "makes for chilling reading." It found that sarin nerve gas-filled rockets were fired into the Damascus suburb of…
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Ronaldo renews contract with Real Madrid
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has renewed his contract with the club, which had been due to expire in 2015, the Spanish giants confirmed on Sunday.
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Will anyone heed an Indian fatwa against photography?
One of Asia’s most influential Islamic seminaries has triggered a furor among Muslims in India with a religious ruling that calls photography forbidden and sinful.
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Venezuelan president says made deliberate verbal gaffe
By Andrew Cawthorne CARACAS (Reuters) - Venzuela's gaffe-prone President Nicolas Maduro says his latest verbal mix-up was a deliberate attempt to outwit opponents who love to portray him as a buffoon and ignore the socialist government's advances. In the best tradition of global figures from former…
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U.N. chief calls Syrian attack "worst use of WMD in the 21st century"
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon confirms that sarin gas was used in the Aug. 21st attack on a Damascus suburb but stopped short of assigning blame for the incident which killed over 1,400 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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Book Offers Close Look at GOP Opportunity Fumbled
Review: 'Collision 2012' offers a close look at how the GOP fumbled a White House opportunity
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Titanic bandmaster's violin to go on display
The violin played by the bandmaster of the Titanic as the liner sank beneath the waves is to go on display at a museum marking the tragedy in Northern Ireland, officials said Monday.
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The daily gossip: A Walking Dead 'companion series' is coming, and more
1. AMC is developing a "companion series" to The Walking DeadBy month's end, Breaking Bad will be over. And the end of Mad Men is also less than a year away. So clearly, AMC needs to find new hits. Fortunately, the runaway success of The Walking Dead has led AMC to the perfect solution: More…
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Malawi jails nine senior cops for fraud
A court in Malawi has jailed nine senior police officers to 14 years each for fraud, a prosecutor said Monday.
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Impounded Chinese cruise liner released in South Korea
By Jack Kim and Pete Sweeney SEOUL/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A Chinese cruise liner was allowed to leave a South Korean island on Monday, three days after it was impounded there over a commercial dispute that left hundreds of passengers stranded, state media said. The Henna set sail early in the evening…
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Injured elbow slows down boxing king Mayweather
Pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather said he dislocated his left elbow in the middle of his majority decision over previously unbeaten Saul Alvarez.
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Hundreds Gather to Honor Soldiers, Emergency Responders
Hundreds of people gathered at the Court of Valor at Prospect Hill Cemetery in York, Penn., over the weekend to honor soldiers and emergency responders who have gone above and beyond their job duties to help people.
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Avoid Common College Savings Pitfalls for Single-Income Families
Laura Outlaw opened a 529 plan, a tax-advantaged college investment account, for her daughter almost 10 years ago, following her divorce.
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Herpes-Infected Monkeys Invade Florida
If any state in the union best represents the dangers of invasive species, it's Florida. The Sunshine State is home to what's been a raging Burmese python invasion for some decades. And its Cuban tree frog problem isn't doing the eco-system any favors either.
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6 Additions to 'SNL,' New 'Update' Co-Anchor Named
6 cast additions to 'SNL' named, along with Cecily Strong as new 'Weekend Update' co-anchor
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Turkey downs Syrian helicopter amid peace drive
Turkey said it had downed a Syrian military helicopter on Monday, accusing the neighbouring nation of violating its airspace in the tense border region, amid a new international diplomatic push to end Syria's civil war.
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From Southwest: Halloween Sale & 31% Off Promo Code
Save on fall flights with the new Halloween & Beyond sale from Southwest. Fares are valid only for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from October 1 through February 12.
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Readers Write: Why a moderate dislikes GOP; Unfair comparisons for US schools
Amy E. Black's Sept. 2 commentary, "To survive, GOP must stop infighting and appeal to moderates," presented a pat-on-the-back view of the Republican Party. She wrote of shared credit for legislative victories and cited polls that point to the GOP's potential among moderates.
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NATO's supply route attacks (13 photos)
Fifteen oil tankers carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan were set on fire by militants in southwest Pakistan on Sunday, Sept. 16. 2013. The blaze tore through the tankers and they were completely destroyed. There were no reported casualties in the attack, according to local media. (Reuters)
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German bishop agrees to audit, apologises for uproar
By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor PARIS (Reuters) - A German Catholic bishop accused by critics of being an autocrat and lavish spender has agreed to let an outside commission audit his finances after a rare week-long visit by a Vatican monitor. Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, whose costly new…
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Third FDA ban on India's Ranbaxy threatens its U.S. sales
By Abhishek Vishnoi and Sumeet Chatterjee MUMBAI (Reuters) - A third Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd plant in India has been hit by a U.S. import ban over quality concerns, dealing a blow to the company's turnaround plans and threatening to hurt new launches and sales of medicines to its largest market.…
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Americans' phones grow as Internet connection: survey
A majority of Americans use their mobile phones to access the Internet, and a growing number use their handsets as their primary online device, a survey showed Monday.
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'Castle' Exclusive Video: A Sexy Stroll Down Memory Lane
Get caught up on five seasons of steamy Caskett moments with this exclusive video recap.
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Heavy rain postpones finish for PGA playoff event
A heavy rainstorm Sunday postponed completion of the final round of the $8 million BMW Championship, the penultimate event of the US PGA Tour playoffs.
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Modern Etiquette: Minding your manners in the workplace
By Pamela Eyring WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It's been said that good manners will open doors that the best education cannot. Not surprisingly, there's a good bit of research to support the point, too. A recent survey by OfficeTeam found that 80 percent of executives say clothing affects an employee's…
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Benefit fraudsters face 10-year jail terms
People who cheat the benefits system in England and Wales will face increased prison sentences of up to 10 years under new guidelines published Monday by Britain's director of public prosecutions.
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Chinese hospital seeks virgins' blood
A Chinese hospital's request for blood from healthy female virgins for use in medical research has been condemned as insulting to women, state-run media reported Monday.
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Man on Harley Davidson Dies After Colliding With Truck
A man on a motorcycle was struck and killed by oncoming traffic after veering into the wrong lane. The victim has been identified as Jason Lee Hansen, 42, of San Diego. Nobody in the truck was killed.
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Examine How a Current Career Translates to Law School
Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q-and-A, a monthly feature of Law Admissions Lowdown that provides advice to readers who send in questions and admissions profiles.
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Stocks, bonds rally after Summers exits Fed race
Wall Street was happy to see Larry Summers go.
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Phylicia Rashad takes on directing role
WASHINGTON (AP) — Phylicia Rashad is best known for starring roles on stage and television, but as a director she decided to commemorate a historic moment that helped spur the civil rights movement.
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Civil liberties trumped policies in Abercrombie headscarf case
Contributor Amy E. Feldman looks at a recent federal court decision that ruled against Abercrombie & Fitch for firing a teenage Muslim worker for wearing a headscarf, or hijab.
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1,000 Honor Girl Who Died of Peanut Allergy
1,000 people along with the group, Food Allergy Research and Education, marched to raise awareness of food allergies and honor 13-year-old Natalie Giorgi.
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Peyton gets the best of Eli again, Denver 41-23
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Denver Broncos finished the 2012 regular season as the NFL's hottest team and nothing has changed this year.
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15 semi-finalists chosen in Miss America pageant
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Miss Kansas, the tattooed Army sergeant, and the injured Miss Florida, wearing a bejeweled knee brace, were among contestants advancing to the semi-finals of Sunday's Miss America finale in Atlantic City as the pageant returned home to where it all began in 1921.
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Chocolate coming on next space station delivery
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A Virginia company makes its debut this week as a space station delivery service, and the lone American aboard the orbiting lab is counting on a fresh stash of chocolate.
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Radiation fears push pancakes off the Korean holiday menu
By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - Lee Gui-ja, a South Korean housewife, will not be preparing traditional pollack pancakes for Thanksgiving celebrations this week due to worries the fish may be contaminated by radiation from Japan's leaking Fukushima nuclear reactor. Japan has sought to reassure the…
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South Koreans head back to work in reclusive North
Today the Kaesong Industrial Complex, a subject of protracted attention this spring, was reopened for a trial run after a five-month shutdown – a sign that North Korea may be turning more attention to developing its weak economy.
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Despite Pressure, Ban on Gay Blood Donors Endures
Despite other gains for gay rights, ban on blood donations by gay men remains in place
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Losing weight could help prevent migraines: study
If you suffer from migraines and are carrying extra pounds, a new study provides more motivation to lose weight.
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Russian navy returns to Arctic. Permanently.
Russia is returning to the Arctic, nearly a quarter century after virtually abandoning the region in the wake of the Soviet Union's collapse.
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Bubble trouble hits Hong Kong jade sales
Prized as a magical imperial stone, jade is a status symbol of the super rich in Asia, but rocketing prices in the top-end of the market have left traders in Hong Kong struggling to find buyers.
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Anglo American pulls out of Alaska copper mine
Mining giant Anglo American said Monday it was pulling out of a copper mine project in Alaska and would pay a $300-million (225.7-million-euro) "impairment charge" to its US partner.
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Boy, 12, sexually assaulted near school, Philadelphia police say
Philadelphia police are investigating an incident in which a 12-year-old boy was sexually assaulted near a school in the Mantua section.
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What's the most fuel efficient airline in America?
Alaska Airlines was 11 percent more efficient than the average U.S. carrier in 2010, a new report says.
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Air quality index of major cities in North America September 16: Montreal 'good'
Below is information on the current background air quality in some of North America's major cities based on data taken from http://www.airnow.gov recorded at 1:00 pm GMT on September 16.CityQualityAtlanta (Georgia) [Moderate]Chicago (Illinois) [Good]Dallas (Texas) [Moderate]Denver (Colorado)…
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Many bridges in Puerto Rico considered risky
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's salty ocean air is corroding dozens of bridges across the U.S. territory, continually weakening the structures and posing a challenge for officials trying to prioritize which ones to repair first.
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Senate in lockdown following Navy Yard shooting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate and its adjacent office buildings on the Capitol grounds have been locked down following Monday's fatal shootings at the nearby Navy Yard, the Senate Sergeant at Arms announced. Workers in the buildings cannot leave and nobody is being allowed to enter, according…
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Africa's 'right-on' whale capital
Perched away from the world on the rocky southern tip of Africa, the town of Hermanus rose to global whale-watching renown almost by chance.
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Matt Kenseth wins opening Chase race at Chicago
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Matt Kenseth pulled away from teammate Kyle Busch to win the opening race in the Chase for Sprint Cup championship.
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Shooting Rampage at DC's Navy Yard
At least one gunman opened fire Monday inside one of the Navy's oldest buildings, attacking office workers at a heavily guarded military facility in the heart of the nation's capital. Police say at least 12 people were killed. (Sept. 16)
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De Blasio confirmed as Democratic candidate for NY mayor
Days after coming second in New York's Democratic mayoral primary, the city's former financial controller Bill Thompson threw in the towel Monday and backed Bill de Blasio.
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Gorgeous Photos Reveal a Nighttime Sky Free From Light Pollution
Look up at the nighttime sky and what do you see? If you're like most, the answer is probably not "stars," but the orange wash of streetlights reflected in the sky above.
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Ariz. Mom Suspected of Killing 2 Kids in Calif.
Calif. police say Ariz. mom arrested in killing of kids after she directs them to hotel bodies
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Russian diva to open third Met season in a row
NEW YORK (AP) — Already one of the most famous singers in the world, Anna Netrebko is about to claim a new title at the Metropolitan Opera: The prima donna is becoming a "three-ma" donna.
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Iran: It's more ready than before for nuke deal
VIENNA (AP) — A senior Iranian official suggested Monday that Iran's old government was not committed enough to reaching an agreement with the world powers who are seeking curbs on its nuclear program.
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Looking for lessons in cancer's 'miracle' responders
By Ransdell Pierson NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nearly every oncologist can tell the story of cancer patients who beat the odds, responding so well to treatment that they continued to live many years disease-free, while most of their peers worsened and eventually died. Dr. David Solit decided to find out…
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Police Charge Apparently Suicidal Arizona Mother With Killing Her Two Children
Arizona Mother Suspected of Killing Her Two Children in California
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Miss America cheers pageant diversity
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Moments after winning the 2014 Miss America crown, Nina Davuluri described how delighted she is that the nearly century-old pageant sees beauty and talent of all kinds.
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7 Reasons Why Being a Mom is the Absolute Worst (7 photos)
It was Elizabeth Stone who once said : "Making the decision to have a child - it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body." It's lovely and profound, of course. Accurate, though? Yeah, well, kind of. More accurate, though, would be to say that…
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Wealthy business executives eye political races
CHICAGO (AP) — He has never been elected to anything, not even "student council in high school," as he boasts. He has little patience for schmoozing. In dealing with people, he admits to being "pretty blunt" - more suited to running a large private equity firm, which Bruce Rauner did successfully…
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Government shutdown? A leap of trust can seal a budget deal
Budget talk in Washington is again dominated by nonnegotiable demands and a potential government shutdown – or even an unprecedented default on US debt in October. Despite the heated rhetoric, we believe that a bipartisan agreement is still possible on a meaningful budget deal that puts America on…
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Parts of NM brace for more rain, clean up begins
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Another round of rainfall moved across New Mexico on Sunday, renewing the threat of heavy runoff from already saturated soils and flooding in low areas as residents faced a major cleanup effort from damage left in the wake of days of relentless rain.
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Half of Syria rebels are hardline Islamists: study
Jihadists and members of hardline Islamist groups make up almost half of forces fighting against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to extracts from a British defence study published in Monday's Daily Telegraph.
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China opens world's highest civilian airport
BEIJING (Reuters) - China opened the world's highest civilian airport on Monday, in a restive and remote Tibetan region of southwestern Sichuan province, which will cut journey times from the provincial capital from two days to a little more than one hour. Daocheng airport in Garzi, a heavily…
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Wide-open Afghan presidential race kicks off
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's presidential race kicked off Monday as election authorities began accepting the nominations of would-be candidates, the start of a wide-open race whose winner will oversee the final phases of the withdrawal of U.S.-led troops amid a relentless Taliban…
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10 things you need to know today: September 16, 2013
1. Summers drops out of contention to lead the Federal ReserveLawrence Summers withdrew his name from consideration to be the next Federal Reserve chairman on Sunday, after opposition from key Democrats indicated he faced a tough, possibly fruitless confirmation fight. Summers, a former Treasury…
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Rain hinders hunt for 500 missing in Colorado floods
Torrential rain grounded helicopters in the US state of Colorado, slowing the search for up to 500 people unaccounted for after several days of massive flooding.
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Over 1,200 gather for immigration reform rally
More than 1,200 people gathered Sunday evening at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church to discuss immigration reform.
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West vows to increase backing for Syrian rebels
Britain, France and the United States on Monday agreed to step up their backing for rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Philippine aircraft attack rebels in bid to end standoff in city
By Erik de Castro ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (Reuters) - Philippine forces launched air strikes on Monday to root out rogue Muslim rebels from a southern city, stepping up efforts to end more than a week of clashes that have killed scores of people. The fighting has been a stark reminder that…
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Guantanamo: 9/11 suspect expelled from courtroom
One of five men accused of plotting the September 11, 2001 attacks was expelled from a Guantanamo courtroom Monday after trying to speak without permission.
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Massachusetts Attorney General Coakley to run for governor
BOSTON (Reuters) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, a Democrat, said on Monday that she would run for governor, three years after she shocked her party by losing a U.S. Senate race to a Republican in the liberal-leaning state. "I know what its like to lose a race," she said in a video…
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Obama slaps Republicans on debt, budget showdowns
US President Barack Obama hit out at conservative Republicans, warning he would not negotiate on raising the debt ceiling in a showdown that threatens to throw the government into default.
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Wed Beyond Your Years: 7 Signs You’ve Become that “Old Married Couple” (7 photos)
When I think of the term "old married couple" I envision a grandparent-aged couple who have been together for longer than I've been alive. They are cute and romantic, yet seem to have their own quirks about them. I want to be that couple when I get older - I have been married for 9 years now and…
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Father speaks of his pain as 5 held over fire
A man who lost his whole family in a fire at their home in Leicester spoke of his pain as police arrested five people in relation to the blaze.
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Russian TV host invites McCain on popular talk show
A Russian state television presenter said Sunday he had invited US Senator John McCain to appear on his chat show to discuss his views on Syria.
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Colorado flood: There’s more where that came from
It continued to rain in Colorado Sunday, sending more water rushing down already-swollen streams, threatening more homes and business, and making search and rescue efforts difficult. Officials say some rivers could continue to flood until Tuesday.
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Peace talks held in Jerusalem: Palestinian officials
Negotiators were holding peace talks in Jerusalem on Monday, Palestinian officials told AFP, although Israeli sources refused to confirm the meetings.
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Several wounded after gunman opens fire at Washington Navy Yard
A gunman shot several people at the U.S. Navy Yard on Monday, including two law enforcement officers, and the shooter was being sought in a building housing the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters, officials said. Katharine Jackson reports.
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Australian leader appoints lone woman to Cabinet
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott has rekindled the sexism accusations that have dogged his political career by naming only one woman — Foreign Minister Julie Bishop — to the 19-member Cabinet that will be sworn into government Wednesday.
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Merkel's struggling partner tries to rally voters
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel's junior coalition partners sought Monday to rally their voters after suffering a serious state-level defeat over the weekend with national elections now only days away.
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Analysis: Europe, waiting for Germany, could be disappointed
By Paul Taylor PARIS (Reuters) - European policymakers have higher hopes than expectations of change in German policies after a general election next Sunday that has kept much European business on hold for months. From Athens to Lisbon and Paris to Rome, governments want Berlin to move forward fast…
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Police charge suspect after chase that injured two bystanders in NYC
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Police on Sunday said a man who caused two police officers to open fire as he ran through traffic in New York's crowded Times Square on Saturday night would be booked on several charges, including resisting arrest and rioting. The two officers, who have four years experience…
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UN Syria chemical weapons report: What will it say?
• A daily summary of global reports on security issues.
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Obama Calls GOP Debt Ceiling Demands an Assault on US 'Constitutional Structure'
WASHINGTON — On the eve of another fiscal showdown with congressional Republicans, President Obama is outright refusing to negotiate over an increase to the nation’s debt limit, saying doing so would alter “the constitutional structure of this government entirely.” “What I haven’t been willing to...
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Colorado Floods: Rescuers Seek Survivors and Signs of Hope
More Than 7,000 Evacuated from Communities Hit by Colorado Floods
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Islamist Nour party walks out of Egypt's constitution talks
By Yasmine Saleh CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's second biggest Islamist party on Monday walked out of a committee amending the constitution, to protest against moves to curb the influence of Islam in state affairs. The Salafist al-Nour party, which backed the army's overthrow of the more moderate…
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Tunisia frees jailed journalist ahead of media strike
A Tunisian journalist whose detention last week sparked an outcry was freed on bail Monday ahead of a planned media strike in protest against perceived press restrictions imposed by the Islamist-led government.
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Insight: Kenya cases stir African backlash against ICC
By Pascal Fletcher and Edmund Blair JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is canvassing support for a possible walk-out by African states from the International Criminal Court, whose prosecution of elected Kenyan leaders has revived accusations on the continent that the court unfairly targets…
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Iran signals 'desire' to end nuclear dispute with West
By Fredrik Dahl VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday it wanted to settle a decade-old nuclear dispute with the West that has raised fears of a new Middle East war, but the United States said it must back words with action. New Iranian atomic energy chief Ali Akbar Salehi pledged greater…
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Russia says may be time to force Assad's foes to talk peace
By Gabriela Baczynska MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday it may be time to consider efforts to force foes of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to attend an international peace conference instead of just urging them to do so. Lavrov also accused European…
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Shots fired in Washington Navy Yard, multiple injuries
A gunman shot at least four people at the Washington Navy Yard Monday morning, including a District of Columbia police officer. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
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Runner-up concedes NYC Democratic mayoral primary
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City mayoral candidate Bill Thompson conceded the Democratic primary race to front-runner Bill de Blasio on Monday, averting a runoff and clearing the way for de Blasio to campaign for the general election.
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Police, FBI: Shooter Reported in Military Building at Washington Navy Yard; at Least 1 Victim
Police, FBI: Shooter reported in military building at Washington Navy Yard; at least 1 victim
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Biden has tongues wagging over 2016 race with visit to Iowa
By Kay Henderson INDIANOLA, Iowa (Reuters) - With most Democrats keeping an eye on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for hints about her 2016 plans, Vice President Joe Biden's appearance at Iowa's 36th annual "Tom Harkin Steak Fry," may one day be viewed as a telling sign of his…
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Philippines launches helicopter assault at Muslim rebels
Philippine troops aboard helicopters fired rockets on Monday at Muslim rebels occupying parts of a major city, intensifying efforts to end an eight-day standoff that has left dozens dead.
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U.S. and Cuba resume talks on direct mail service
By Marc Frank HAVANA (Reuters) - The United States and Cuba sit down on Monday in Havana for a second round of talks on re-establishing direct mail services between the two countries after a 50-year ban. Guidance for the talks, issued by the U.S. State Department, said the meeting was "to work out…
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2 bystanders wounded in Manhattan police shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — Two police officers fired on a man who was acting erratically and dodging cars on a busy Manhattan street Saturday night, wounding two bystanders and sending people running for cover, authorities said.
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"El Grito" Celebration Marks Mexican Independence Day
People flooded the grounds and steps of City Hall on Sunday for the "El Grito" celebration to mark Mexico`s Independence Day.
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Russia to restore Soviet-era naval base in Arctic: Putin
Russia is to reestablish its military presence in the resource-rich Arctic by re-opening a Soviet-era base to patrol the increasingly navigable Northern Sea Route, President Vladimir Putin said Monday.
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The markets react to Summers' withdrawal
Markets threw a little party this morning after Larry Summers, the polarizing ex-Treasury secretary who was recently viewed as a shoo-in to replace Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Federal Reserve, withdrew his name for consideration late Sunday.After weeks of opposition from Democrats, Summers said…
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Myanmar Muslim hospital offers hope in troubled times
From political activists freed after years in Myanmar's jails to stricken and impoverished families, all are welcome at Yangon's Muslim Free Hospital -- a symbol of unity in a country riven by religious unrest.
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Team Obama marks crisis anniversary with bid for credit
The White House on Sunday marked the fifth anniversary of the financial crisis with a new bid to claim credit for "bold" emergency economic rescue measures it said worked better than anyone expected.
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South Koreans back at reopened inter-Korea factory
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North and South Koreans got back to work Monday at a jointly run factory park after a five-month shutdown triggered by rising animosity between the rivals, with some companies quickly resuming production and others getting their equipment ready. South Korean business…
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Nina Davuluri Crowned Miss America
New York's Nina Davuluri made history as first woman of Indian heritage to win the competition.
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New Egyptian petition: Run, General, run
CAIRO (AP) — A group of Egyptian professionals, lawyers and ex-army officers on Monday launched a campaign to collect signatures urging the country's military chief to run for president, just two months after he ousted the first elected leader.
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Sidelined France still determined to go after Assad
Sidelined from the US-Russia negotiations on chemical weapons, France is determined that demands for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried for war crimes do not drop off the rapidly shifting international agenda.
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Powerful typhoon lashes Japan; thousands evacuate
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful typhoon lashed Japan with torrential rain Monday, leaving two dead as it damaged homes and flooded parts of the country's popular tourist destination of Kyoto, where 260,000 people were ordered to evacuate to shelters.
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Bill Thompson drops out of NYC mayoral primary, backs rival Bill de Blasio
The former city comptroller is reportedly dropping his bid to become mayor and throwing his support behind Bill de Blasio, who won roughly 40 percent of the Democratic primary vote last Tuesday.
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From Moscow to Cairo, a war on democracy promotion
In the former Soviet Union, when officials thought a citizen was stirring up trouble, they simply shipped him off to the Gulag. Today, authoritarian leaders have become more subtle about reining in those who would challenge the government – especially nongovernmental organizations promoting…
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China rejects interference in Hong Kong, 'thoughtless' British remarks
By Greg Torode and James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - China said on Monday it would not tolerate outside interference in the affairs of Hong Kong, rejecting as "thoughtless" a call from a British minister for people in the former British territory to have a genuine political choice. Hong Kong…
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Alabama marks anniversary of racial bombing that sparked change
By Verna Gates BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Fifty years after a bomb ripped through a church basement, killing four girls and shocking a racially divided nation, the city of Birmingham, Alabama, on Sunday commemorated the tragedy that marked a shift in the country's battle over civil rights. "It…
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AP Sources: Thompson to concede to de Blasio in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City mayoral candidate Bill Thompson will concede the Democratic primary race to front-runner Bill de Blasio on Monday, averting a potential runoff, two people familiar with the decision said.
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Obama will deal on budget, not on debt limit: ABC interview
By Mark Felsenthal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, in an interview broadcast on Sunday, blamed conservative Republicans for a stalemate on the budget and insisted that while he is willing to haggle over taxes and government spending, he will not make a deal would that would impose…
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Western powers press Assad to comply; U.N. confirms sarin used
By Warren Strobel and Louis Charbonneau PARIS/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States, Britain and France warned President Bashar al-Assad on Monday that there would be consequences if he failed to hand over Syria's chemical weapons, and said a U.N. report on the August 21 sarin gas attack…
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Colorado surveys damage as floodwaters abate (19 photos)
By Tim Skillern DENVER — Drier days are ahead for much of Colorado, drenched by last week’s destructive rains, with forecasts for lower flood levels, limited showers and mostly sunny skies through the weekend. But sunshine will also allow rescue crews and homeowners a closer look at the…
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Egypt hopes to tie oil payments to production increases: minister
By Patrick Werr CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt wants to encourage foreign oil companies in the country to increase exploration and production in exchange for a more rapid repayment of $6 billion it owes them, its finance minister said on Sunday. The government also plans to repay 2.5 billion to 4.0…
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Seven confirmed dead in Colorado flooding
By Keith Coffman DENVER (Reuters) - Seven people were confirmed dead from flooding triggered by a week of torrential downpours along the eastern slopes of the Rockies in Colorado, the Boulder County Office of Emergency Management said on Monday. County office spokeswoman Liz Donaghey said the…
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Dozens arrested as Egypt army storms Islamist-held town
Troops on Monday stormed a town in central Egypt held for the past month by hardline Islamists, arresting dozens accused of burning churches and terrorising residents, officials said.
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Rouhani: Iran will accept any elected Syria ruler
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's President Hasan Rouhani says his country will accept anyone as ruler of Syria who is elected by the Syrian people, the official news agency reported Monday.
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Obama to tout economy while marking Lehman fall
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is seeking credit for an economic turnaround, using the fifth anniversary of the collapse of the Lehman Brothers investment bank to highlight signs of recovery and to warn against potentially market-rattling fights over the federal budget and the nation's…
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Engineers start ambitious Costa Concordia salvage off Italian island
By James Mackenzie GIGLIO, Italy (Reuters) - Engineering teams began lifting the wrecked Costa Concordia liner upright on Monday, the start of one of the most complex and costly maritime salvage operations ever attempted. The vast hulk of the 114,500 tonne cruise liner has lain on its side for more…
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Trailer fire in Ohio (11 photos)
A friend says the mother of five young children killed in an Ohio mobile home fire identified them and kissed them goodbye. The fire Sunday morning killed the woman's boyfriend and the children. The oldest child was 6. Police and a neighbor say the woman, Anna Angel, learned about the fire while…
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Japan nuclear-free as last reactor switched off
Japan went nuclear-free on Monday as it switched off its last operating reactor for an inspection, with no date scheduled for a restart amid strong public hostility to atomic power.
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FRONTLINE: The inside story of Egypt's revolution gone wrong
Less than three years after the popular uprising that led to President Hosni Mubarak’s ouster, and just one year after Egypt’s first free and fair elections, the democratically elected government has been overthrown and the Egyptian military is running the state.
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