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Heavy snowstorm heads east from Colo.

8 hours 48 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

9 hours 19 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

11 hours 29 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

13 hours 22 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

16 hours 14 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

17 hours 12 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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