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Nation & World

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October 19, 2013

Vatican warns of ‘dangerous’ pollution levels in Sistine Chapel

Dust, humidity and carbon dioxide are dulling and discoloring Michelangelo’s frescoed masterpiece.
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October 19, 2013

N.H. family holds vigil for son in Syria

Parents of James Foley say they have new hope for their son’s return.
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October 19, 2013

New England Dispatches

HAMPTON, N.H. State proposes crackdown on litter, fireworks, alcohol Next summer, visitors to Hampton Beach could be fined for littering, illegally setting off fireworks and consuming alcohol. The state Division of Resources and Economic Development is proposing the changes. Hampton police would dole out the fines and collect revenue. Fines would be divided into three […]
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October 19, 2013

Kenya will track rhinos to curb poaching

The World Wildlife Fund is donating microchips that will be implanted in the animals’ horns.
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October 19, 2013

Mystery girl’s parents sought

Greek police request international help to reunite a 4-year-old – who was found during a raid on a Gypsy community – with her family.

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October 19, 2013

Gun rally planned for the Alamo

Organizers draw attention for breaking a tradition against demonstrations.
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October 19, 2013

World Dispatches

London Violin played on Titanic goes on the auction block It’s a poignant scene familiar to anyone who has watched “Titanic” – as the ship slides into the icy waters, musicians perform for the passengers, playing with stoic resolve until the final hour. None of the musicians survived in the 1912 disaster in the […]
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October 19, 2013

Stepmother of accused Florida teen bully charged with child abuse

A video depicting the woman beating a boy was posted on Facebook, the Polk County Sheriff says.
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October 19, 2013

Saudi Arabia rejects Security Council seat

The kingdom cites failure to resolve the Syrian civil war.
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October 19, 2013

Nation Dispatches

N.J. court upholds same-sex marriage / Rep. Bill Young, influential defense hawk, dies at 82 ... and more news from around the country.