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House passes far-reaching anti-abortion bill

The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats characterized as yet another example of a... More>>

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Lil Wayne walks on flag during video shoot

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Rapper Lil' Wayne is getting attention for a viral video some are calling unpatriotic. More>>

Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's... More>>

NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled

The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because of the sweeping surveillance programs at the heart of a debate over national security and personal privacy, officials said Tuesday at a rare open hearing on... More>>

Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon, citing back

After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. More>>

Transgender candidate could become a first in NYC

Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual... More>>

5-year-old girl's lemonade stand draws ire of Westboro Baptist Church Video included

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A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. More>>

Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-0, lead Cup finals 2-1

Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready. More>>

Photo of praying Marine and his bride brings collective 'awwws' online

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A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet. More>>

Still no Hoffa after 1st day of latest search

Federal agents revived the hunt for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa on Monday, digging around in a suburban Detroit field where a reputed Mafia captain says the Teamsters boss' body was buried. More>>

Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

Women may be able to start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later under plans set to be announced by the Pentagon that would slowly bring women into thousands of combat jobs, including those in... More>>

Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law illegal

States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a decision complicating efforts in... More>>

Ex-hitman: I was heartbroken Bulger was informant

An ex-gangster who admitted killing 20 people was unemotional Monday when describing his line of work at the trial of his former partner, James "Whitey" Bulger, but called himself heartbroken when he learned that Bulger had... More>>

NSA leaker: 'This country is worth dying for'

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Edward Snowden, the source of NSA leaks on PRISM and other American surveillance programs, gave answers for nearly two hours in a live online chat with The Guardian Monday. More>>

North Korea changes tack and tells US: Let's talk

After months of threatening to wage a nuclear war, North Korea did an about-face Sunday and issued a surprise proposal to the United States, its No. 1 enemy: Let's talk. More>>

Your Week in History: The moon is on fire and an umpire gets punched

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Here are some of the events of note that happened between June 17 and June 23. More>>

Report of British hacking raises hackles abroad

A newspaper report that British eavesdropping agency GCHQ repeatedly hacked into foreign diplomats' phones and emails has prompted an angry response from traditional rival Russia and provoked demands for an investigation... More>>

Obama's approval rating plummets

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The drop in President Barack Obama's popularity comes on the heels of a leak that revealed the NSA has been conducting a large data-mining operation on American citizens. More>>

Study: Marriages from online meetings have fewer divorces

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A study says marriages that began online are more successful than marriages that began traditionally.
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Boston hospital to offer hand transplants for kids

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer A Boston hospital is starting the world's first hand transplant program for children, and doctors say it won't be long until face transplants and other... More>>

Miss Connecticut wins Miss USA contest in Vegas

A 25-year-old accountant from Connecticut with a secret glamorous side is the new Miss USA. More>>

Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win

Manu Ginobili ran onto the floor as fans stood and screamed. More>>

Family tweets indicate Kim Kardashian gives birth

It looks to be a baby girl for Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West. Or does it? More>>

Rose wins US Open, more heartache for Mickelson

Justin Rose could see all the pieces coming together in this U.S. Open. More>>

G-8 leaders to mull Syria, tax evasion, free trade

Police are expected to outnumber protesters Monday at the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland, where leaders will seek to narrow their differences on Syria's civil war and promoting freer trade between Europe and North America. More>>

Steady rain falls as crews work against Colo. fire

With evacuees anxious to return, firefighters worked Sunday to dig up and extinguish hot spots to protect homes spared by the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history. More>>

Shawn Stefani aces 17 in US Open

Shawn Stefani lost track of the ball as soon it rocketed off his 4-iron. More>>

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