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Congress set for year-end push on tax, spending compromise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders are girded to push a Christmas compromise on tax cuts and spending through the House and Senate by…
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Conservative group asks probe of Clinton move for son-in-law
WASHINGTON (AP) — A conservative watchdog group has asked the U.S. government's ethics agency to investigate Democratic presidential candidate Hillary…
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Sovereignty battle looms as EU unveils border guard scheme
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission has unveiled a controversial plan for a European border guard agency that would deploy to member states…
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Los Angeles schools closed due to email threat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation's second-largest school district shut down Tuesday after a school board member received an emailed…
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Cruz in the spotlight as Republicans take the debate stage
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Sen. Ted Cruz enters Tuesday's Republican presidential debate with a burst of momentum, a robust campaign infrastructure,…
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Merriam-Webster declares ‘ism’ as word of the year for 2015
NEW YORK (AP) — Merriam-Webster has picked a small but powerful suffix as word of the year: ism. But not just any…
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Financial woes confront firm behind New England gas pipeline
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Kinder Morgan Inc., the energy giant proposing gas pipelines in Northeast that have drawn opposition, is weathering another challenge…
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Boston University revokes Bill Cosby’s honorary degree
BOSTON (AP) — Boston University trustees have voted to revoke an honorary degree awarded to Bill Cosby. The university said in a statement…
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Bargainers resolving last hurdles to spending, tax deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House and congressional negotiators are trading final offers over U.S. oil exports and concessions for home-state interests…
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Bergdahl will face court-martial charged with desertion
WASHINGTON (AP) — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for five years and freed in exchange for five…
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Obama says military hitting Islamic State harder than ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday said the U.S.-led coalition is making progress against Islamic State militants in both…
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Hollywood ready for world premiere of ‘The Force Awakens’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A half-mile section of Hollywood Boulevard has been closed to traffic and a giant opaque tent now lines…
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Mass. court to decide whether Islam-education order went too far
BOSTON (AP) — After a landlord was convicted of pushing her Muslim tenant down a flight of stairs, a judge ordered her to…
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Greece: EU backs housing scheme for stranded migrants
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The European Union has pledged to spend 80 million euros ($88 million) on a housing scheme for migrants and…
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A look at the candidates’ approaches to Tuesday’s debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine Republicans hopefuls meet Tuesday in the next prime-time presidential debate, with a familiar slate of candidates looking to…
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DraftKings wins reprieve to stay in play in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — Daily fantasy sports giants DraftKings and FanDuel took a hit Friday in their fight to stay in business in…
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Drones cited in 241 near-collisions reported by pilots
WASHINGTON (AP) — There has yet to be a confirmed U.S. collision between a drone and a manned aircraft, but there'…
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Syrian refugees land in Canada by the planeload
TORONTO (AP) — The first Canadian government plane carrying Syrian refugees arrived in Toronto late Thursday where they were greeted by Prime Minister…
