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Clinton’s strong debate is warning for GOP
WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton’s polished performance in the first Democratic debate did more than send a message…
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41 writers return Indian award, cite climate of intolerance
NEW DELHI — Many in India’s literary community are disgusted. Dozens of writers say every day brings more…
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Russian cities ponder 1-day-a-week booze ban
MOSCOW — Some Russian officials are daring to think the seemingly unthinkable in the land of vodka —…
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As attacks continue, Israeli army begins deploying troops
JERUSALEM — Hundreds of soldiers fanned out in cities across Israel on Wednesday and authorities erected concrete barriers…
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Jury: Boy not liable for exuberant hello that injured aunt
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut jury on Tuesday rejected a woman’s bid to sue her 12-year-old nephew…
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Woman charged in shots fired at suspected shoplifters
DETROIT (AP) — A suburban Detroit woman licensed to carry a concealed weapon was charged after authorities say…
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Ryan weighs job of House speaker
WASHINGTON — Maybe Rep. Paul Ryan doesn’t feel like a character in the classic film “The Godfather,” weighing…
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Planned Parenthood changes fetal-tissue reimbursement policy
NEW YORK — Responding to a furor over undercover videos, Planned Parenthood says it will maintain programs at…
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Probe: Buk missile downed Malaysian airliner in Ukraine
GILZE-RIJEN AIR BASE, Netherlands — The missile shot skyward from war-ravaged eastern Ukraine. With deadly accuracy more than…
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US draws a line on protecting CIA-backed rebels in Syria
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Russian military intervention to prop up Syria’s government has brought new scrutiny of the…
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Brother of US journalist condemns ‘cruel’ detention in Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The brother of Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post journalist detained in Iran and convicted in…
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Journalist says Canada PM abandoned him during Egypt ordeal
TORONTO (AP) — A Canadian journalist who spent much of last two years jailed in Egypt said Tuesday…
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Clinton, Sanders rivalry in spotlight as Democrats debate
WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton says she always expected tough competition in the Democratic presidential primary. It’s likely…
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Prosecutions highlight bid to clean up defense supply chain
HARTFORD, Conn. — When Peter Picone sold counterfeit electronic parts from China and Hong Kong for use in…
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California may allow inmate firefighters with violent pasts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California officials are considering allowing inmates with violent backgrounds to work outside prison walls fighting…
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Princeton economist wins Nobel
Angus Deaton has dug into obscure data to explore a range of problems: The scope of poverty in…
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A Putin craze takes hold in Middle East
BEIRUT — Amid the ornate walls of Damascus’ famed Omayyad Mosque, preacher Maamoun Rahmeh stood before worshippers last…
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Filipinos begin race for presidency, 18,000 other offices
MANILA, Philippines — The race for the Philippine presidency next year began on Monday with the country’s vice…
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Netanyahu accuses Arabs of incitement in wave of stabbings
JERUSALEM — Palestinians carried out three stabbings Monday in Jerusalem, leaving a teenage Israeli boy in critical condition,…
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Democratic debate a breakout chance for O’Malley, others
DES MOINES, Iowa — Stuck far behind Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the race for the…