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US critical of China ahead of UN women’s equality session co-chaired by President Xi Jinping.
UNITED NATIONS – The United States and human rights organizations sharply criticized China’s repression and imprisonment of women’s rights activists…
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Imagine for a moment that you are serving in the U.S. Army and deployed to Afghanistan, and on your base…
Read MoreThe one stop on Pope Francis’ tour that should bring us all together
It is a sign of our hyper-polarized times that, even before Pope Francis lands in America, his visit is stirring…
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LONDON – Britain has asked police and intelligence agencies to report on the state of banned militant groups in Northern…
Read MoreNovel plan to curb drug costs seeks candidates’ attention
Consumer-friendly ratings of the benefits of new drugs. Limits on what patients pay. Requiring drug companies to disclose how much…
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Dog stands guard for week protecting second dog trapped in water tank
VASHON ISLAND, Wash. – A Washington state animal shelter says a dog dutifully stood guard for a nearly a week…
Read MoreSecond GOP debate can’t fix public distrust and anger at our political class
There was no clear winner in Wednesday night’s GOP debate. That’s probably good for Donald Trump and Ben Carson, each…
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Hot flying brisket whacks woman as temper flares during brouhaha at Kentucky barbecue festival
DANVILLE, Ky. – Police say a woman was hit with a hot flying brisket when a contestant’s temper flared during…
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