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Nation & World

Published
January 16, 2013

Dad, two sons die hiking in Missouri

They were not equipped for the elements when they set out in light clothing, officials say.
Published
January 15, 2013

NRA shooting game no longer for preschoolers

The gun group changed its age recommendation for the highly violent game from 4 years old to at least 12 years old.
Published
January 15, 2013

Amid gun debate, weapons show opens in Vegas

The Newtown, Conn.-based National Shooting Sports Foundation is hosting the convention that's expected to draw tens of thousands of manufacturers and enthusiasts.
Published
January 15, 2013

Bush home from hospital after lengthy stay

The former president and part-time Mainer, now 88, underwent treatment for respiratory ailments.
Published
January 15, 2013

Obama takes aim against assault weapons

The president will unveil a broad plan to curb gun violence and expects a showdown with Congress.

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Published
January 15, 2013

Aging mobster: Hoffa buried near Detroit

A former FBI agent finds plausible the claims of felon-turned-author Tony Zerilli.
Published
January 15, 2013

New York City readies for school bus strike

A strike by 8,000 drivers and matrons would leave 152,000 students without regular transportation.
Published
January 15, 2013

Spike seen in military suicides

With last year's total of 349 exceeding combat deaths in Afghanistan, an "epidemic" is declared.
Published
January 15, 2013

Nation Dispatches

WASHINGTON Justice Thomas finally says something in court – sort of Justice Clarence Thomas did something at a Supreme Court argument Monday for the first time in nearly seven years – he spoke. But what Thomas said is not clear, other than he appears to have joked about Ivy League lawyers. The argument transcript only […]
Published
January 15, 2013

World Dispatches

CAIRO 19 killed, 100 injured as two railroad passenger cars derail Egypt’s state news agency says 19 people have been killed and more than 100 injured when two railroad passenger cars derailed just south of Cairo. The official MENA news agency quoted Health Ministry officials as saying that the 107 wounded were being treated in […]