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  June 18, 2013 11:31 AM

  TEXAS STORMS-DERAILMENT High winds derail 47 BNSF cars in Texas Panhandle FRIONA, Texas (AP) A rail line in the Texas Panhandle has reopened after storms packing winds strong enough to form a tornado overturned more than 40 BNSF Railway cars. BNSF spokesman Joe Faust said Tuesday that nobody was hurt... more »

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  June 18, 2013 11:07 AM

  NSA SURVEILLANCE NSA director defends surveillance program WASHINGTON (AP) The head of the National Security Agency is telling Congress that the government's sweeping surveillance programs have foiled some 50 terrorist plots around the world. Army Gen. Keith Alexander tells the House Intelligence Committee that the two programs that were recently... more »

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  June 18, 2013 5:59 AM

  IRAQ NEW: Suicide attack kills 11 people in Iraq BAGHDAD (AP) Iraqi authorities say a suicide bomber has blown himself up amid worshippers in a Shiite mosque in Baghdad, killing eleven people and wounding 25. Police officials say today's attack happened during midday prayers. A medic in a nearby hospital... more »

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  June 18, 2013 4:54 AM

  CONSUMER PRICES UPDATE: Price forecasts suggests tame inflation WASHINGTON (AP) Economists say they expect a government report due out this morning to indicate that inflation is still under control. The survey by FactSet finds most economists think the consumer price index inched up a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent in May,... more »

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  June 18, 2013 3:31 AM

  TEXAS HOUSE Texas Democrats complain about ethics vetoes AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The Texas House Redistricting Committee has rejected proposed changes to the state's political maps, pushing any final votes to a meeting of the full House later this week. Lawmakers returned to the special legislative session in Austin on Monday... more »

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  June 18, 2013 3:00 AM

  JETLINER-POISON THREAT UPDATE: Passenger says fellow flying not stable NEWARK, N.J. (AP) One passenger on board a United Airlines Flight from Hong Kong to Newark says a fellow passenger who loudly ranted about national security and said everyone on the plane was being poisoned "was clearly not stable." The unidentified... more »

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  June 18, 2013 12:00 AM

  CHRYSLER-RECALL REFUSAL NEW: Chrysler expected to formally refuse Jeep recall DETROIT (AP) Chrysler is expected to file papers Tuesday explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep SUVs. The U.S. government asked Chrysler earlier this month to recall Grand Cherokees and Libertys because the position of the fuel tank... more »

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  June 17, 2013 8:55 PM

  FARM BILL White House threatens veto of House farm bill WASHINGTON (AP) The White House is threatening to veto the House version of a massive, 5-year farm bill, saying food stamp cuts included in the legislation could leave some Americans hungry. The House is preparing to consider the bill this... more »

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  June 17, 2013 5:56 PM

  FARM BILL NEW: White House threatens veto of House farm bill WASHINGTON (AP) The White House is threatening to veto the House version of a massive, 5-year farm bill, saying food stamp cuts included in the legislation could leave some Americans hungry. The House is preparing to consider the bill... more »

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  June 17, 2013 5:01 PM

  WEST NILE-SPRAYING Dallas to spray some areas for West Nile virus DALLAS (AP) Health authorities in North Texas will begin spraying for West Nile virus after detecting a "significant" increase in the type of mosquito that primarily carries the virus. The city of Dallas will spray from trucks beginning Monday... more »

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  June 17, 2013 11:56 AM

  SUPREME COURT-VOTER CITIZENSHIP PROOF UPDATE: Court says Arizona's citizenship proof requirement is illegal WASHINGTON (AP) States can't require voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before they can use a federal voter registration system designed to make it easier to sign up. That ruling comes today from the Supreme Court.... more »

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  June 17, 2013 11:31 AM

  TEXAS STORMS Dallas placed under flood advisory amid storms DALLAS (AP) Much of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is under a flood advisory as thunderstorms and rain bear down on North Texas. The National Weather Service issued its advisory Monday for Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin counties until 9 a.m.... more »

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  June 17, 2013 8:19 AM

  IRAN UPDATE: Iran's Rowhani urges 'path of moderation' TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's newly elected president says he will follow a "path of moderation" and urges his country not to be held back by past policies, emphasizing messages from Western leaders since his victory that have brought hope of new openings... more »

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  June 17, 2013 5:58 AM

  BRITAIN-SURVEILLANCE UPDATE: Cameron won't talk about latest disclosure LONDON (AP) Just hours before the start of the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland, The Guardian newspaper reported that Britain has repeatedly hacked into the phones and emails of foreign diplomats attending international conferences in Britain. British Prime Minister David Cameron wouldn't... more »

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  June 17, 2013 4:45 AM

  OBAMA-G8 SUMMIT UPDATE: Obama in N. Ireland BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) President Barack Obama says peace in Northern Ireland is a "blueprint" for those living amid conflict around the world, but he says the calm between Catholics and Protestants will face further tests. At a speech today in Belfast, North... more »

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  June 17, 2013 3:31 AM

  BUSH-EMERGENCY LANDING Jet with President GW Bush makes emergency landing DALLAS (AP) A private jet that had former President George W. Bush on board made an emergency landing after the smell of smoke was reported in the cockpit. The Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday said the jet was flying Saturday... more »

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  June 17, 2013 2:55 AM

  OBAMA-G8 SUMMIT UPDATE: Obama in N. Ireland; speech, G-8, Putin on tap BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) President Barack Obama will appeal to Northern Ireland's youth to sustain their peace in his first opportunity to highlight the role the United States has played helping bring about reconciliation in the country. Obama... more »

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  June 17, 2013 1:50 AM

  G8 SUMMIT UPDATE: UK's Cameron rallies world leaders to NIreland ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) British Prime Minister David Cameron says leaders gathering for the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland should reach speedy agreement on trade and tax reforms and draw inspiration from the host country's ability to resolve its own... more »

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  June 16, 2013 11:46 PM

  COLORADO WILDFIRES UPDATE: CO evacuees waiting to return COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Evacuees are anxious to return as firefighters work to protect homes spared by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history. But officials say it's still not safe because extremely dry grass and trees could quickly ignite if wind... more »

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  June 16, 2013 10:42 PM

  COLORADO WILDFIRES Steady rain falls as crews work against Colo. fire COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) With evacuees anxious to return, firefighters are working to dig up and extinguish hot spots to protect homes spared by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history. The labor-intensive work is necessary because extremely dry... more »

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  June 16, 2013 8:55 PM

  COLORADO WILDFIRES UPDATE: Steady rain falls as crews work against Colo. fire COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) With evacuees anxious to return, firefighters are working to dig up and extinguish hot spots to protect homes spared by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history. The labor-intensive work is necessary because extremely... more »

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  June 16, 2013 7:55 PM

  US OPEN Rose breaks 43-year England drought, wins US Open ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) Justin Rose is the first Englishman to win the U.S. Open in 43 years. Rose shot a closing 70 Sunday at Merion Golf Club for a 1-over 281 total and his first major championship. He finished two... more »

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  June 16, 2013 5:47 PM

  IRS INVESTIGATION NEW: IRS supervisor in DC scrutinized tea party cases WASHINGTON (AP) An Internal Revenue Service supervisor in Washington says she was personally involved in scrutinizing some of the earliest applications from tea party groups seeking tax-exempt status, including some requests that languished for more than a year without... more »

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  June 16, 2013 2:11 PM

  COLORADO WILDFIRES Crews working to get more Colo. fire evacuees home COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Firefighters are working to get more people back into their homes after authorities lifted evacuations orders prompted by the wildfire near Colorado Springs. Crews on Sunday were extinguishing hot spots to protect undamaged homes in... more »

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  June 16, 2013 11:22 AM

  NSA SURVEILLANCE Current, former officials back secret surveillance WASHINGTON (AP) Current and former top U.S. officials are supporting the government's collection of phone and Internet data following new revelations about the secret surveillance programs aimed at disrupting terrorist plots. In interviews on Sunday news programs, guests ranging from White House... more »

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  June 16, 2013 8:01 AM

  IRAQ 32 dead in new wave of Iraq attacks BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) Officials say nearly a dozen apparently coordinated car bombs and a shooting across Iraq have killed at least 32 and wounded scores. Officials say the car bombs targeting Shiite-majority areas were the cause of most of the casualties.... more »

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  June 16, 2013 5:55 AM

  IRAQ UPDATE: 30 dead in new wave of Iraq attacks BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) Officials say nearly a dozen apparently coordinated car bombs and a shooting across Iraq have killed at least 30 and wounded scores. Officials say nearly the car bombs targeting Shiite-majority areas were the cause of most of... more »

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  June 16, 2013 3:31 AM

  PLANE CRASH 3 injured in SE Texas small plane crash VICTORIA, Texas (AP) Three men were injured when the small twin engine plane they were in crashed shortly after taking off from a Southeast Texas airport. The plane took off from the airport in Victoria at around 10 a.m. Saturday... more »

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  June 16, 2013 3:00 AM

  KOREAS-TENSION NKorea proposes talks with Washington PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) North Korea's top government body is proposing high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States days after a planned meeting with rival South Korea collapsed. The National Defense Commission said Sunday that the talks should ease tensions and achieve... more »

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  June 16, 2013 2:07 AM

  KOREAS-TENSION NKorea proposes talks with Washington PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) North Korea's top government body is proposing high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States days after a planned meeting with rival South Korea collapsed. The National Defense Commission said Sunday that the talks should ease tensions and achieve... more »

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  June 15, 2013 11:51 PM

  KOREAS-TENSION NKorea proposes talks with Washington PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) North Korea's top government body is proposing high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States days after a planned meeting with rival South Korea collapsed. The National Defense Commission said Sunday that the talks should ease tensions and achieve... more »

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  June 15, 2013 8:55 PM

  IRAN-ELECTION Iran reformists dance in streets for new moderate president TEHRAN, Iran (AP) There are wild celebrations on the streets of Tehran after reformist-backed Hasan Rowhani (hah-SAHN' roh-HAH'-nee) capped a stunning surge to claim Iran's presidency on Saturday. His election throws open the political order after relentless crackdowns by hard-liners... more »

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  June 15, 2013 5:48 PM

  IRAN-ELECTION Iran reformists dance in streets for new moderate president TEHRAN, Iran (AP) There are wild celebrations on the streets of Tehran after reformist-backed Hasan Rowhani (hah-SAHN' roh-HAH'-nee) capped a stunning surge to claim Iran's presidency on Saturday. His election throws open the political order after relentless crackdowns by hard-liners... more »

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  June 15, 2013 2:18 PM

  COLORADO WILDFIRES UPDATE: Firefighters advance containment on Colo. wildfire COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) A Colorado sheriff says firefighters "are getting the upper hand" on the most destructive wildfire in state history, as crews expanded containment with no new houses lost. Containment is now at 45 percent. Most mandatory evacuation orders... more »

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  June 15, 2013 11:11 AM

  IRAN-ELECTION NEW: Moderate candidate wins presidential vote TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's interior minister says moderate candidate Hasan Rowhani has won the presidential vote. Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said at a press conference Saturday in Tehran that Rowhani obtained more than 50 percent of more than 36 million votes cast in Friday's... more »

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  June 15, 2013 8:01 AM

  COLORADO WILDFIRES Some evacuations lifted in destructive Colo. fire COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) A surprise rain shower and lighter winds have been helping firefighters make some progress against the most destructive fire Colorado has ever seen. Fire officials say the Black Forest Fire is now 30 percent contained. But it's... more »

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  June 15, 2013 5:05 AM

  IRAN-ELECTION Early results in Iran presidential election give reformist-backed Rowhani wide lead TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate has surged to a wide lead in early vote counting. The head of the interior ministry's election department says Hasan Rowhani had nearly 46 percent of the vote with more than... more »

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  June 15, 2013 4:12 AM

  IRAN-ELECTION Early results in Iran presidential election give reformist-backed Rowhani wide lead TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate has surged to a wide lead in early vote counting. The head of the interior ministry's election department says Hasan Rowhani had nearly 46 percent of the vote with more than... more »

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  June 15, 2013 3:31 AM

  PERRY Perry vetoes 24 bills; makes few changes to budget AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Governor Rick Perry has vetoed 24 bills and removed some parts of the state budget approved by lawmakers. Among them is a Texas version of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which would have helped ensure employers... more »

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  June 15, 2013 2:49 AM

  IRAN-ELECTION Early results in Iran presidential election give reformist-backed Rowhani wide lead TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate has surged to a wide lead in early vote counting. The head of the interior ministry's election department says Hasan Rowhani had nearly 46 percent of the vote with more than... more »

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  June 15, 2013 2:05 AM

  IRAN-ELECTION Early results in Iran presidential election give reformist-backed Rowhani wide lead TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate has surged to a wide lead in early vote counting. The head of the interior ministry's election department says Hasan Rowhani had nearly 46 percent of the vote with more than... more »

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  June 15, 2013 1:03 AM

  IRAN-ELECTION Early results in Iran presidential election give reformist-backed Rowhani wide lead TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate has surged to a wide lead in early vote counting. The head of the interior ministry's election department says Hasan Rowhani had nearly 46 percent of the vote with more than... more »

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  June 15, 2013 12:02 AM

  IRAN-ELECTION Early results in Iran presidential election give reformist-backed Rowhani wide lead TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's reformist-backed presidential candidate has surged to a wide lead in early vote counting. The head of the interior ministry's election department says Hasan Rowhani had nearly 46 percent of the vote with more than... more »

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  June 14, 2013 8:55 PM

  IRAN-ELECTION UPDATE: Early vote count in Iran gives Rowhani wide lead TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's interior minister says initial returns in the country's presidential election show Hasan Rowhani with a strong lead. Rowhani is a former nuclear negotiator and a relative moderate among six conservative candidates. The interior minister (Mostafa... more »

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  June 14, 2013 5:48 PM

  COLORADO WILDFIRES UPDATE: Crews battling Colo. wildfire hold flames in check; some evacuation orders lifted COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Colorado authorities lifted mandatory evacuation orders in the state's second largest city as a historically damaging fire continued to burn to the west. The El Paso County Sheriff's office made the... more »

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  June 14, 2013 5:23 PM

  SPECIAL SESSION Texas Senate approve disputed voter maps AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The Texas Senate has made permanent the temporary political maps drawn by a three-judge federal court in San Antonio. Governor Rick Perry called the Legislature into special session last month to make permanent the temporary redistricting plan drawn last... more »

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  June 14, 2013 2:44 PM

  FORT HOOD SHOOTING Judge bans Fort Hood suspect's defense strategy FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) A military judge will not allow an Army psychiatrist to tell jurors that he shot Fort Hood soldiers to protect Taliban leaders in Afghanistan. The judge said Friday that Maj. Nidal Hasan's "defense of others" strategy... more »

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  June 14, 2013 11:30 AM

  FORT HOOD SHOOTING Judge to rule on issue holding up Fort Hood trial FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) A military judge is to address the latest snag holding up the trial in the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage: the former defense attorneys' objections to helping the suspect as he represents himself... more »

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  June 14, 2013 8:02 AM

  US-SYRIA Syria says US chemical weapons charges 'full of lies' BEIRUT (AP) The Syrian government says U.S. statements that it used chemical weapons are "full of lies." A statement by the Syrian Foreign Ministry in Damascus says the U.S. is resorting to "cheap tactics" and fabrications to justify Obama's decision... more »

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  June 14, 2013 4:40 AM

  US-SYRIA UPDATE: Obama to step up military support of Syrian rebels WASHINGTON (AP) As the U.S. prepares to help arm Syrian rebels, officials are still grappling with what weapons will be sent and how to keep them out of the hands of extremists. President Barack Obama authorized lethal aid to... more »

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  June 14, 2013 3:30 AM

  RICIN LETTERS-TEXAS Husband says ricin case 'like a really bad dream' TEXARKANA, Texas (AP) The Texas man whose wife is accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg in an attempt to frame him says the experience has been "like a really bad... more »

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  June 14, 2013 2:52 AM

  AIR GUARD-INVESTIGATION UPDATE: APNewsBreak: NY Air Guard unit being investigated ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) The officer who handled sexual assault claims for a New York Air National Guard airlift wing says the unit has promoted abusers instead of punishing them. Retired Lt. Col. Sharon Dwyer Stepp's claims are made in a... more »

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  June 14, 2013 1:52 AM

  COLORADO WILDFIRES UPDATE: CO wildfire gets worse COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Fire officials say the wildfire that's burning northeast of Colorado Springs, Colo., is worse than last year's blaze that killed two people and burned 347 homes. This year's fire in El Paso County has destroyed at least 360 homes... more »

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  June 13, 2013 11:53 PM

  SPORTS BAR-DECK COLLAPSE UPDATE: Fla. sports bar deck collapses, dozens in water MIAMI (AP) An outdoor deck at a Miami-area sports bar has collapsed, sending dozens of patrons into the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay. Fire officials say divers have been searching waters underneath the deck to make sure no... more »

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  June 13, 2013 10:46 PM

  COLORADO WILDFIRES 2 found dead in area burned by Colo. wildfire COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) The most destructive wildfire in Colorado history continues to burn through miles of tinder-dry woods for a third day. The Black Forest Fire northeast of Colorado Springs is only 5 percent contained. The blaze is... more »

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  June 13, 2013 8:56 PM

  US-SYRIA US officials say Assad used chemical weapons WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. officials say President Barack Obama has authorized sending weapons to Syrian rebels for the first time because there's conclusive evidence President Bashar Assad's regime has used chemical weapons against opposition forces. Obama has said use of such weapons would... more »

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  June 13, 2013 5:54 PM

  US-SYRIA US officials say Assad used chem weapons WASHINGTON (AP) The White House says it has conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime has used chemical weapons against opposition forces seeking to overthrow the government. That crosses what President Barack Obama has called a "red line" that would trigger... more »

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  June 13, 2013 5:27 PM

  SUPREME COURT-WATER RIGHTS-TEXAS Texas district disappointed by Okla. water ruling OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The general manager of a Texas water district says he's disappointed with a U.S, Supreme Court decision that sides with Oklahoma in a water rights dispute. The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected the Tarrant Regional Water... more »

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  June 13, 2013 11:31 AM

  ABORTION Senators meet to consider abortion restrictions AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texas senators are meeting to consider placing more restrictions on when, where and how women can get abortions. The Senate Health and Human Services Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday afternoon in Austin, after Gov. Rick Perry called on the... more »

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  June 13, 2013 8:58 AM

  BUILDING COLLAPSE Inspector in Philly collapse commits suicide PHILADELPHIA (AP) An official says an inspector who surveyed a Philadelphia building before it collapsed last week, killing six people, has committed suicide. Deputy Mayor Everett Gillison says the inspector was found fatally shot in a pickup truck Wednesday night. The man... more »

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  June 13, 2013 8:11 AM

  BUILDING COLLAPSE NEW: Inspector in Philly collapse commits suicide PHILADELPHIA (AP) An official says an inspector who surveyed a Philadelphia building before it collapsed last week, killing six people, has committed suicide. Deputy Mayor Everett Gillison says the inspector was found fatally shot in a pickup truck Wednesday night. The... more »

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  June 13, 2013 5:42 AM

  UN-SYRIA UN says nearly 93,000 killed in Syrian conflict GENEVA (AP) The United Nations says almost 93,000 people have been confirmed killed in the Syrian conflict, but the real number is likely to be far higher. The U.N. human rights office says it has confirmed the killing of 92,901 people... more »

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  June 13, 2013 4:32 AM

  UN-SYRIA NEW: UN says nearly 93,000 killed in Syrian conflict GENEVA (AP) The United Nations says almost 93,000 people have been confirmed killed in the Syrian conflict, but the real number is likely to be far higher. The U.N. human rights office says it has confirmed the killing of 92,901... more »

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  June 13, 2013 3:31 AM

  STABBING DEATH-STILETTO HEEL Woman kills boyfriend with shoe after night at bar HOUSTON (AP) Prosecutors say a Houston woman was at a bar with her boyfriend when another man offered her a drink, causing an argument that escalated into her fatally beating her boyfriend with a stiletto high-heel shoe. Forty-four-year-old... more »

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  June 13, 2013 2:50 AM

  MUELLER-FBI NEW: FBI director to undergo questioning by House panel WASHINGTON (AP) FBI Director Robert Mueller (MUHL'-ur) is nearing the end of his 12 years as head of the law enforcement agency that is conducting high-profile investigations of the Boston Marathon bombings, the attack in Benghazi that killed four Americans... more »

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  June 12, 2013 11:50 PM

  FORECLOSURE RATES NEW: RealtyTrac: Home repossessions rose in May LOS ANGELES (AP) New foreclosure data show that lenders took possession of more homes in May than in the previous month and initiated the foreclosure countdown clock on many others. The monthly pick up in bank-owned homes follows a rise in... more »

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  June 12, 2013 8:57 PM

  LUNG TRANSPLANT-PENNSYLVANIA UPDATE: Kin: Pa. girl's double-lung transplant a success PHILADELPHIA (AP) A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl whose efforts to qualify for an organ donation spurred public debate over how organs are allocated has had a successful double-lung transplant. Sarah Murnaghan (MUR'-nuh-han) suffers from severe cystic fibrosis. A family spokeswoman says... more »

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  June 12, 2013 5:50 PM

  BIG STORM UPDATE: Big storm threat brewing from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic CHICAGO (AP) The National Weather Service says nearly 75 million people in 19 states could see dangerous weather as a massive line of violent storms roll through the Midwest toward the Mid-Atlantic this evening. The weather service has issued... more »

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  June 12, 2013 5:33 PM

  STRAUS Straus now doubting short, painless extra session (Information in the following story is from: San Antonio Express-News, http://www.mysanantonio.com) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) House Speaker Joe Straus says he's still hoping the Texas Legislature's special session is short and painless but he's no longer sure it will be. The San Antonio... more »

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  June 12, 2013 2:56 PM

  NSA SURVEILLANCE NSA director: Programs disrupted dozens of attacks WASHINGTON (AP) The director of the National Security Agency says surveillance programs have disrupted or helped disrupt dozens of terrorist attacks. NSA director Keith Alexander defended the programs at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont says... more »

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  June 12, 2013 11:31 AM

  PLANT EXPLOSION-FEMA APNewsBreak: FEMA denies aid to Texas for blast HOUSTON (AP) The Federal Emergency Management Agency is refusing to provide money to help rebuild the small Texas town where a deadly fertilizer plant explosion leveled numerous homes and a school, and killed 15 people. According to a letter obtained... more »

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  June 12, 2013 8:19 AM

  MISSING WOMEN FOUND UPDATE: Ariel Castro pleads not guilty in Ohio kidnap case CLEVELAND (AP) A Cleveland man has pleaded not guilty to holding three women captive in his home for a decade and raping them. Fifty-two-year-old Ariel Castro was arraigned Wednesday on an indictment charging him with murder, kidnapping... more »

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  June 12, 2013 5:36 AM

  DISTRACTED DRIVING NEW: Hands-free texting still distracting for drivers WASHINGTON (AP) A new Triple-A study says using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply using a cellphone. Automakers... more »

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  June 12, 2013 4:36 AM

  BIG STORM UPDATE: Forecasters warn of severe storms WASHINGTON (AP) Forecasters warn there could be some very heavy weather today from Iowa to Maryland. A gigantic line of powerful thunderstorms could even spawn an unusual weather event called a derecho (duh-RAY'-choh), which is a massive storm of strong straight-line winds... more »

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  June 12, 2013 3:48 AM

  BIG STORM Unusually massive line of storms aim at Midwest WASHINGTON (AP) Powerful thunderstorms are expected to rumble from Iowa to Maryland today, packing hail, lightning and tree-toppling winds. Forecasters are warning that the continuous line of storms may even spawn an unusual weather event called a derecho (duh-RAY'-choh) a... more »

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  June 12, 2013 3:31 AM

  FORT HOOD SHOOTING Fort Hood suspect, defense attorneys at odds FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) Defense attorneys ordered to help the Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage say they're being asked to cross ethical lines. Maj. Nidal Hasan is representing himself at his upcoming murder trial. The... more »

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  June 12, 2013 2:53 AM

  BIG STORM UPDATE: Unusually massive line of storms aim at Midwest WASHINGTON (AP) Powerful thunderstorms are expected to rumble from Iowa to Maryland today, packing hail, lightning and tree-toppling winds. Forecasters are warning that the continuous line of storms may even spawn an unusual weather event called a derecho (duh-RAY'-choh)... more »

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  June 11, 2013 5:01 PM

  SPECIAL SESSION Abortion, juvenile crime added to special session AUSTIN, Texas (AP) The special legislative session is in its waning days, but that hasn't stopped Gov. Rick Perry from adding another high-priority item to his wish list. Perry is pushing for measures that would tighten abortion regulation and a mandatory... more »

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  June 11, 2013 11:31 AM

  DROUGHT-ONLINE ASSISTANCE Texas announces online 'water source' drought tool AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Texans still recovering from the devastating 2011 drought have an online tool for information on water supplies and disaster assistance. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples on Tuesday announced the one-stop portal called "The Water Source." Staples says the... more »

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  June 11, 2013 5:45 AM

  IMMIGRATION UPDATE: Obama, Senate focus on immigration WASHINGTON (AP) The first votes in the full Senate on immigration overhaul are set for this afternoon to determine whether or not debate will move forward on the issue. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama is inviting law enforcement, labor and business leaders to the... more »

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  June 11, 2013 4:52 AM

  IMMIGRATION Immigration bill nears critical test WASHINGTON (AP) Senators are preparing to cast the first votes in the full Senate on a landmark immigration bill that offers the best chance in decades to remake the nation's immigration system and offer eventual citizenship to millions. Ahead of this afternoon's procedural votes... more »

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  June 11, 2013 3:57 AM

  IMMIGRATION Immigration bill nears critical test WASHINGTON (AP) Senators are preparing to cast the first votes in the full Senate on a landmark immigration bill that offers the best chance in decades to remake the nation's immigration system and offer eventual citizenship to millions. Ahead of this afternoon's procedural votes... more »

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  June 11, 2013 3:31 AM

  FORT SAM HOUSTON-SHOOTING 1 wounded in shooting at San Antonio base SAN ANTONIO (AP) Officials say soldier who shot a fellow service member at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio has surrendered and is in military custody. A base spokesman said the gunman gave up to San Antonio police Monday... more »

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  June 11, 2013 1:55 AM

  TURKEY-PROTESTS NEW: Police move past barricades in Istanbul square ISTANBUL (AP) Many anti-government protesters in Turkey have fled a square in Istanbul after police moved in early Tuesday, firing tear gas canisters and rubber bullets. The police in riot gear forced through barricades after protesters had occupied the square for... more »

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  June 10, 2013 11:54 PM

  NSA PHONE RECORDS Lawmakers express concern over reach of surveillance programs WASHINGTON (AP) Several members of Congress say they want to take a look at potential ways to keep the U.S. safe from terror attacks without sacrificing privacy protections. The criticism comes after revelations that the intelligence community has been... more »

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  June 10, 2013 8:55 PM

  PHOENIX (AP) NSA PHONE RECORDS UPDATE: Lawmakers express concern over reach of surveillance programs WASHINGTON (AP) Several members of Congress say they want to take a look at potential ways to keep the U.S. safe from terror attacks without sacrificing privacy protections. The criticism comes after revelations that the intelligence... more »

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  June 10, 2013 5:54 PM

  BUILDING COLLAPSE UPDATE: Police visit home of contractor in Philly collapse PHILADELPHIA (AP) Police detectives have visited the home of a general contractor hired to demolish a building that collapsed onto a thrift store in central Philadelphia last week, killing six people. A handful of investigators from the police central... more »

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  June 10, 2013 5:13 PM

  FORT SAM HOUSTON-SHOOTING 1 wounded in shooting at San Antonio base SAN ANTONIO (AP) Officials say soldier who shot a fellow service member at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio has surrendered and is in military custody. A base spokesman said the gunman gave up to San Antonio police Monday... more »

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  June 10, 2013 11:31 AM

  TEXAS-WILDFIRE BUDGET Volunteer firefighters question state support (Information in the following story is from: Houston Chronicle, http://www.houstonchronicle.com) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Volunteer firefighters say they need more state funding as a bill would divert some of the money from a fund originally dedicated to assist them. The Houston Chronicle reports that... more »

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  June 10, 2013 11:20 AM

  NEIGHBORHOOD-WATCH Jury selection begins in Zimmerman trial SANFORD, Fla. (AP) Potential jurors have been filling out a questionnaire, as the trial of George Zimmerman gets underway near Orlando, Fla. He'll be claiming that he feared for his life when he shot and killed unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin in February of... more »

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  June 10, 2013 8:09 AM

  NSA-PHONE RECORDS Leaker of U.S. classified info. in Hong Kong WASHINGTON (AP) The man who gave classified documents about two sweeping U.S. surveillance programs to reporters says he's taken up refuge in Hong Kong. Edward Snowden says he used to work as a contractor at the National Security Agency and... more »

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  June 10, 2013 4:43 AM

  NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH George Zimmerman trial begins SANFORD, Fla. (AP) Jury selection begins today in the trial of George Zimmerman, the former neighborhood watch volunteer charged with second-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman says he fired a bullet into the Miami-area high school student's chest because he... more »

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  June 10, 2013 3:31 AM

  STABBING DEATH-STILETTO HEEL Police: Man fatally stabbed with stiletto heel (Information in the following story is from: KHOU-TV, http://www.khou.com) HOUSTON (AP) A Houston woman is being accused by authorities of stabbing a man to death with a stiletto heel in a high-rise condo. KHOU-TV reports (http://bit.ly/160ypBg ) that 44-year-old Ana... more »

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  June 10, 2013 2:48 AM

  IRAQ NEW: Car bombs in market kill 10 in central Iraq BAGHDAD (AP) Officials say back-to-back car bombings in a market in central Iraq have killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 30. A police officer says three parked car bombs exploded virtually simultaneously early today, tearing through a wholesale... more »

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  June 10, 2013 1:48 AM

  NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH NEW: George Zimmerman trial begins SANFORD, Fla. (AP) Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of George Zimmerman, the former neighborhood watch volunteer charged with second-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman says he fired a bullet into the Miami-area high school student's chest because... more »

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  June 9, 2013 11:45 PM

  AFGHANISTAN UPDATE: Attack on military side of Afghan airport over KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) The Afghan Interior Ministry says an attack near Kabul airport is over. Afghan officials say at least five heavily armed insurgents were engaged in a gunbattle Monday with security forces on the perimeter of Afghanistan's main airport.... more »

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  June 9, 2013 10:54 PM

  AFGHANISTAN UPDATE: Insurgents attack military side of Afghan airport KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) Afghan officials say at least five heavily armed insurgents are engaged in a gunbattle with security forces on the perimeter of Afghanistan's main airport after they tried to attack NATO's airport headquarters with rocket-propelled grenades, assault rifles and... more »

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  June 9, 2013 8:49 PM

  NSA-PHONE RECORDS Report: NSA contract worker is surveillance source WASHINGTON (AP) A 29-year-old intelligence analyst who claims to have worked at the National Security Agency and the CIA has been revealed as the source of The Guardian's and The Washington Post's disclosures about the U.S. government's secret surveillance programs. The... more »

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  June 9, 2013 5:48 PM

  NSA-PHONE RECORDS UPDATE: Report: NSA contract worker is surveillance source WASHINGTON (AP) A 29-year-old intelligence analyst who claims to have worked at the National Security Agency and the CIA has been revealed as the source of The Guardian's and The Washington Post's disclosures about the U.S. government's secret surveillance programs.... more »

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  June 9, 2013 10:45 AM

  FRENCH OPEN UPDATE: Nadal wins 8th French title by beating Ferrer PARIS (AP) Rafael Nadal has become the first man to win eight titles at the same Grand Slam tournament after beating fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the French Open final, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3. Nadal broke the men's record for... more »