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Nation & World

Published
May 16, 2013

Venezuelans scrambling to find scarce toilet paper

The government this week announced it would import 760,000 tons of food and 50 million rolls of toilet paper.
Published
May 16, 2013

Report: Terrorists in witness protection were allowed to fly

The Justice Department didn't share the new identities with the nation's with the Terrorist Screening Center, the department's inspector general finds.
Published
May 16, 2013

Bomb kills 15, including 6 Americans, in Afghanistan

An Islamic militant group claims responsibility for the suicide attack on a U.S. convoy, citing U.S. plans to keep permanent bases in the country.
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May 16, 2013

Two brothers arrested in New Orleans parade shooting

Police suspect the pair, who each face 20 counts of attempted second-degree murder in the Mother's Day attack, were involved in a neighborhood gang.
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May 16, 2013

Obama addresses trio of controversies

The president calls on Congress to provide more money for the security of diplomatic missions and vows to make sure the IRS does its job 'without a hint of bias.'

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Published
May 16, 2013

Powerball jackpot skyrockets to $550 million

It's the third largest prize in lottery history, which would make the winner wealthier than Mitt Romney, Jay-Z and Tiger Woods, among others.
Published
May 16, 2013

Obama aims to halt perception of passive president

In a worrisome sign for the White House, some Democrats have also criticized the president for not being more aggressive in responding to trouble within the government.
Published
May 15, 2013

N. Korea: American starts life at ‘special prison’

North Korea has recently released several statements about Kenneth Bae, and outside analysts have said Pyongyang is likely using him as bait to win diplomatic concessions.
Published
May 15, 2013

Prince Harry ending U.S. visit with Conn. polo match

An invitation-only crowd of about 400 people is expected for the match at the polo club, which is inside an exclusive Greenwich enclave.
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May 15, 2013

13 deputies criticize Boston fire chief for marathon response

In a letter to the mayor, the deputies said Chief Steve Abraira's response was the latest in a pattern of not taking command during emergencies and shielding himself from accountability.