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Heavy snowstorm heads east from Colo.

Nation/World - 8 hours 2 min ago
A stretch of Interstate 70 reopened Saturday morning after the most powerful storm of winter pounded Colorado with up to 6 feet ...
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Russia, China veto U.N. resolution on Syria

Nation/World - 8 hours 33 min ago
Russia and China have vetoed a Security Council resolution backing an Arab League plan for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step ...
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Syrian activists: 200 dead in government assault

Nation/World - 10 hours 43 min ago
In a barrage of shelling, Syrian forces killed 200 people and wounded hundreds early Saturday in Homs.
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Killer of Florida girl found in landfill gets life sentence

Nation/World - 12 hours 36 min ago
Killer of Florida girl sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty for kidnapping, raping and murdering 7-year-old Somer ...
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8 killed in Egypt clashes over deadly soccer riot

Nation/World - 15 hours 28 min ago
Police fired salvos of tear gas and birdshot at protesters in Cairo as popular anger over a deadly soccer riot became violent.
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U.N.: Afghan civilian deaths in war hit 5-year high

Nation/World - 16 hours 27 min ago
A U.N. report issued on Saturday said last year was the deadliest on record for Afghan civilians, with 3,021 killed in the war.
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Iranian leader warns U.S., Israel against strikes

Nation/World - February 4, 2012
Iran's supreme leader pledged to aid any nation or group that challenges Israel and warned against military strikes.
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Pentagon refuses extension for Guantanamo Sept. 11 trial

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
Pentagon official denied extension for Guantanamo Bay prisoners charged in Sept. 11 attacks, trial decision could be reached ...
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Air Force to cut 10,000 airmen, change aircraft

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
The Air Force plans to cut 10,000 active National Guard and Reserve airmen and change aircraft in an effort to downsize.
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Komen reverses decision on funding Planned Parenthood

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
Amid pressure and furor from critics, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation reversed a decision to end Planned Parenthood ...
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DEA suspends Cardinal Health's Lakeland facility's license

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
Federal authorities suspended a Cardinal Health facility's license to sell prescription pain killers from a Florida facility.
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Pastor poised to be first black to lead Baptists

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
Several Baptist leaders said the Rev. Fred Luter becomes the prohibitive favorite for the post.
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Israeli officials warn of 'knee-jerk' showdown with Iran

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
Top Israeli military and government officials cautioned against a knee-jerk reaction to Iran's escalating nuclear threats.
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Motorcyclist clocked at 188 mph convicted

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
A motorcyclist whose speeds reached 188 mph during a chase by troopers may spend two years in prison.
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Food company recalls eggs in 34 states

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
A Minnesota company is recalling cooked eggs distributed in 34 states because of possible listeria contamination.
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Romney super PAC supporter has ties to Freddie and Fannie

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
A law firm that represents mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributed $200,000 to a super PAC supporting Mitt Romney.
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Some top military brass making more in pension than pay

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
A federal law change allows top generals and admirals to make more in retirement than they did on active duty.
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Nearly 250 of 362 saved from Papua New Guinea ship

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
A day after rescuing nearly 250 survivors of a ferry sinking off Papua New Guinea's east coast, crews found one survivor.
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Khmer Rouge chief jailer gets life in prison

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
The Khmer Rouge tribunal's Supreme Court on Friday ordered the regime's chief jailer to serve out the rest of his life in prison.
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Analysis: GOP hopefuls fail to connect on plight of jobless

Nation/World - February 3, 2012
Republican presidential candidates are talking about the economy, but not much about the unemployed.
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