| Obama and key lawmakers open to air strikes on Iraq Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:20 AM PDT After briefing, members of Congress express shock at success of insurgents.
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| The roots of Eric Cantor’s defeat Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:54 AM PDT Tuesday's upset was the latest skirmish in a fierce battle for the soul and control of the Virginia GOP that has raged over the past few election cycles as Democrats have become increasingly adept at winning statewide races.
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| Actress Ruby Dee dies at 91 Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:23 AM PDT Daughter says acclaimed actor and civil rights activist is dead at age 91.
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| 12th annual World Day Against Child Labor Posted: 12 Jun 2014 07:50 AM PDT  Hridoy, 7, works at a balloon factory on the outskirts of Dhaka November 26, 2009. About 20 children are employed at the factory and most of them work for 12 hours a day. The weekly wage is 150 taka ($2.14) for the children. (REUTERS/Andrew Biraj) |
| Clashes in Brazil as World Cup begins Posted: 12 Jun 2014 10:38 AM PDT Officers use tear gas on protesters in Sao Paulo as the tournament begins.
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| New drone strikes on Taliban hideouts Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:05 AM PDT At least 10 dead in 'joint Pakistan-U.S.' operation after Karachi attacks.
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| Priest killed, another injured, in Phoenix church burglary Posted: 12 Jun 2014 08:36 AM PDT A 29-year-old priest was shot dead and another injured during what police described as a burglary at a Catholic church in Phoenix, authorities said.
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| Matt Bai: Cantor didn't need to move right. He needed to get real. Posted: 12 Jun 2014 02:21 AM PDT In all my years of covering election nights, through all the frustrations inherent in dealing with candidates and campaigns, I have never once resorted to chiding someone who ended up on the losing side.
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| George H.W. Bush to make 90th b-day parachute jump Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:33 AM PDT George H.W. Bush, you're just the fifth American president to live to 90! How are you going to celebrate?
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| Court sides with Pom Wonderful in Coke dispute Posted: 12 Jun 2014 09:45 AM PDT Decision could open door for more litigation against food makers for deceptive labeling.
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| Ferry firm boss eludes S. Korea's most bizarre manhunt Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:18 AM PDT Police continue to search for Yoo Byung-un, S. Korea's most wanted man since the Sewol sinking.
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| Elder ex-president to make parachute jump Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:55 AM PDT George H.W. Bush said he vowed years ago to jump from an aircraft on his 90th birthday.
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| Cristina strengthens to Cat 4 storm Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:30 AM PDT Hurricane Cristina has rapidly strengthened to a major Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast.
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| Iraqi militants vow to march on Baghdad Posted: 12 Jun 2014 11:35 AM PDT An al-Qaida-inspired group makes the threat after seizing two key Iraqi cities.
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| Bush bash: Elder ex-president marks 90th birthday Posted: 12 Jun 2014 02:59 AM PDT Former President George H.W. Bush celebrates at his family's seaside retreat in Maine.
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| White House backs shorter sentences for inmates Posted: 11 Jun 2014 12:59 PM PDT A program would shave off an average of two years in prison for thousands of drug offenders.
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| NASA scrubs Mars 'flying saucer' test Posted: 11 Jun 2014 03:35 PM PDT Weather delays launch of craft into Earth's atmosphere to test landing technology.
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| Jihadists say Iraq-Syria border smashed Posted: 11 Jun 2014 12:56 PM PDT Online photos claim to show progress toward goal of creating cross-border Islamic state.
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| NTSB: Driver in Morgan crash had multi-state commute Posted: 11 Jun 2014 12:39 PM PDT NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Accident investigators are looking into what role the work commute of the driver charged in the accident that injured comedian Tracy Morgan played in the fatal crash on the New Jersey Turnpike.
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| Police: Vegas gunman killed by officers, not wife Posted: 11 Jun 2014 12:21 PM PDT Contrary to initial reports, cop killer Jerad Miller was fatally shot by officers, police say.
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