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San Francisco’s housing shortage threatens African Americans
SAN FRANCISCO — Tired of paying nearly $4,000 a month for a one-bedroom in San Francisco’s popular South…
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French public gets access to archives of WWII regime
PARIS — Hundreds of thousands of files on members of the French resistance, communists and Jews hunted by…
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In Russia, recession takes a bite out of the holiday feast
MOSCOW — For most Russians, it’s not New Year’s without a Salad Olivier, a dish meant to augur…
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White officer won’t face charges in shooting
CLEVELAND — A grand jury declined to indict a white rookie police officer in the killing of 12-year-old…
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NYC may fit in more ‘micro’ apartments
NEW YORK — The apartments in a new Manhattan building boast little balconies, tall ceilings, dishwashers and storage…
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Hawaii weighs DNA testing to demonstrate Native heritage
HONOLULU — When the state deemed Leighton Pang Kee ineligible for one of the most valuable benefits available…
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Russia has removed uranium from Iran
VIENNA — Iran has moved closer to next month’s expected implementation of a landmark nuclear deal with six…
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Cow dung patties selling like hot cakes online in India
NEW DELHI — Like consumers around the globe, Indians are flocking to the online marketplace in droves these…
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Japan, wary of outsiders, keeps doors closed to Syrian refugees
TOKYO — For Mohammed, the perils of staying in Damascus crystalized when a sniper’s bullet whizzed past his…
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Saudi Arabia posts $98B deficit, raises oil prices
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia on Monday said this year’s budget deficit amounted to $98 billion as…
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Gacy probe clears 11 unrelated cold cases
CHICAGO — His task was to solve a cruel mystery decades after a serial killer’s death. Sgt. Jason…
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UK military helps combat flooding in cities
LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron sent hundreds more troops into northern England on Sunday to help…
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Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ returns to Germany
BERLIN — For 70 years since the Nazi defeat in World War II, copyright law has been used…
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IS puts up heavy fight to slow Iraqi troop advance on Ramadi
BAGHDAD — Islamic State fighters are putting up a tough fight in the militant-held city of Ramadi, slowing…
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‘Force Awakens’ becomes fastest movie to $1 billion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has reached $1 billion at the box office, achieving…
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Relatives of 2 killed by Chicago police question shootings
CHICAGO — Grieving relatives and friends of two people shot and killed by Chicago police said Sunday the…
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Lawsuits seek to abolish country’s bail bond system
SAN FRANCISCO — Crystal Patterson didn’t have the cash or assets to post $150,000 bail and get out…
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At least 11 die from Texas tornadoes, 12 in Midwest flooding
GARLAND, Texas — At least 11 people died and dozens were injured in strong tornadoes that swept through…
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No lame duck
WASHINGTON — In June, during one of the best stretches of his presidency, Barack Obama strode through a…
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ISIS leader: Group well, mocks Saudis
BEIRUT — The Islamic State group on Saturday released a new message purportedly from its reclusive leader, claiming…