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Nation & World

Published
February 16, 2013

Dispatches

BEIRUT Syrian army, rebels battle to control airport, killing 150 Intense clashes between the Syrian army and rebel fighters near the country’s second-largest airport killed about 150 people in recent days, anti-regime activists said Friday, pointing to the significance both sides in the civil war place on controlling key infrastructure. The battle for the international […]
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February 15, 2013

Former San Diego mayor admits to huge gambling loss

Maureen O'Connor used $2.1 million from her late husband's charitable trust to cover losses.
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February 15, 2013

Guam’s tourists flock to gun ranges

Many Japanese tourists say guns are exhilarating, but support their strong gun-control laws at home.
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February 15, 2013

Blade Runner sobs in courtroom

Sprinter Oscar Pistorius is formally charged with premeditated murder in the death of his girlfriend.
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February 15, 2013

Jackson, wife agree to guilty pleas

Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. faces a maximum of several years in prison for conspiracy.

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Published
February 15, 2013

Fugitive ex-officer died from gunshot to head

Meanwhile, more details are emerging about the police tear-gas canister attack that set the fugitive's cabin on fire.
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February 15, 2013

SLIDESHOW: Fireball over Russia
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February 15, 2013

Some passengers take bus that breaks down

A Carnival spokesman says those aboard were transferred to another bus that continued to New Orleans.
Published
February 15, 2013

Sky fall: Answers to burning questions about meteorites

BERLIN — A meteor exploded in the sky above Russia’s Ural Mountains on Friday, causing a shockwave that blew out countless windows and injured hundreds of people with flying glass. Here’s a look at those objects in the sky: Q: What’s the difference between a meteor and a meteorite? A: Meteors are pieces of […]
Published
February 15, 2013

Britain finds horsemeat in school meals, hospitals

Britain's largest hotel and restaurant company also reports horse DNA has been found in lasagna and burgers on its menus.