Nation & World
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2011
Quartet of Mideast mediators aims to revive peace talks
UNITED NATIONS – Envoys from the United States, the United Nations, the European Union and Russia are hoping to hold separate meetings with Israeli and Palestinian negotiators to try to revive peace talks, the U.N.’s Mideast coordinator said Thursday. Robert Serry said the so-called Quartet of Mideast mediators has proposed meetings with the two sides […]
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2011
Did Army try mind tricks on senators?
The military is investigating claims that a 'psy-ops' unit was told to seek more war funding by manipulation.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2011
Fake Emanuel mystery tweeter signs off with wide following
The anonymous tweeter attracted 38,000 fans during the mayoral race won by the real Emanuel.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2011
In Focus: Prank caller gets governor’s candid thoughts
Gov. Scott Walker is duped into discussing tactics for dismantling unions with a man he believes is a billionaire industrialist.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2011
EPA halves cost of complying with air pollution regulation
The agency says the cut satisfies the president's executive order to review rules that hurt job growth.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2011
Quake’s toll expected to grow significantly
Rescue efforts continue but officials say there's little chance that those buried will be found alive.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2011
Plan has Big Tobacco admit to lying
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department disclosed Wednesday it wants to require the tobacco industry to admit publicly that smoking causes a multitude of medical problems, killing 1,200 Americans every day. The government proposed that a federal judge order the companies to say in advertisements that they lied to the public about the safety and dangers […]
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2011
Q&A: The Defense of Marriage Act
Q. What is the Defense of Marriage Act? A. Passed by a Republican-led Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, in 1996, DOMA defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman, prevents the federal government from recognizing gay marriages and allows states to deny recognition of same-sex unions […]
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2011
Report: U.S. should ensure paid leave for new mothers
NEW YORK – Americans often take pride in ways their nation differs from others. But one distinction — lack of a nationwide policy of paid maternity leave — is cited in a new report as an embarrassment that could be redressed at low cost and without harm to employers “Despite its enthusiasm about ‘family values,’ […]
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2011
Detective Zigo, who had arrested Son of Sam, dies
NEW YORK – Edward Zigo, the New York City detective who cracked the notorious Son of Sam case in the 1970s by acting on a hunch about a parking ticket and arrested killer David Berkowitz, has died. He was 84. Zigo died Saturday of cancer at his Lynbrook, N.Y., home surrounded by his family, his […]
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