Police converge on Occupy site in Washington
Dozens of U.S. Park Police in riot gear and on horseback converged on one of the nation’s last remaining Occupy sites early Saturday.
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Syrian activists: 200 dead in government assault
In a barrage of shelling, Syrian forces killed 200 people and wounded hundreds early Saturday in Homs.
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Obama urges action against Syrian leader
President Obama strongly condemned the latest violence in Syria and called on allies to work toward President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.
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Romney heavily favored to win Nevada vote
Republican front-runner Mitt Romney appeared poised to pick up another state Saturday in Nevada’s caucus vote.
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Killer of Florida girl found in landfill gets life sentence
Killer of Florida girl sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty for kidnapping, raping and murdering 7-year-old Somer Thompson.
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Dozens killed at South Sudan peace meeting
At least 37 people were killed during a shootout at a meeting to resolve cattle disputes in South Sudan, officials said Saturday, the latest in a spate of violence in the world's newest nation.
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Syrian deaths rise before likely U.N. vote
A Syrian opposition group says government forces killed at least 260 civilians in Homs over the past day, as the U.N. Security Council weighs a draft resolution against the crackdown.
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Charges dismissed against soldier in Afghan sport killing case
Charges have been dismissed against an Army soldier accused in what prosecutors described as a conspiracy to kill Afghan civilians for sport and then cover it up, the military said Friday.
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Flooding strands thousands in eastern Australia
Heavy rains left thousands stranded in eastern Australia on Saturday as authorities warned of more flooding and urged several communities to flee to higher ground.
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Republicans: Produce energy, create jobs
Republicans in Congress are pushing for action on their plan to produce more domestic energy and rebuild roads and bridges.
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8 killed in Egypt clashes over deadly soccer riot
Police fired salvos of tear gas and birdshot at protesters in Cairo as popular anger over a deadly soccer riot became violent.
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Obama presses Congress on home refinancing
President Obama is urging Americans to press Congress to pass his latest home refinancing plan — something that will be difficult to do.
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1 dead, 2 injured in explosion near Calif. Marine base
One person was killed and 2 hurt in a propane-related explosion in military housing in Coleville, Calif.
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U.N.: Afghan civilian deaths in war hit 5-year high
A U.N. report issued on Saturday said last year was the deadliest on record for Afghan civilians, with 3,021 killed in the war.
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Iranian leader warns U.S., Israel against strikes
Iran’s supreme leader pledged to aid any nation or group that challenges Israel and warned against military strikes.
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Second L.A. teacher accused of lewd acts
Another teacher has been arrested at Miramonte Elementary School in Los Angeles on allegations of lewd acts on young pupils, authorities said Friday.
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More charges filed against man held in homeless killings
The man that prosecutors say is behind the stabbing deaths of four homeless men in Southern California now stands accused of the brutal killing of a mother and brother of an old friend, authorities said.
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Pentagon refuses extension for Guantanamo Sept. 11 trial
Pentagon official denied extension for Guantanamo Bay prisoners charged in Sept. 11 attacks, trial decision could be reached within months.
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Armstrong doping case closed
Justice Department prosecutors said Friday that they are closing a criminal investigation of champion cyclist Lance Armstrong without filing charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs.
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Cops: Suspect on run steals police car, kills officer
An Alabama robbery suspect fatally stabbed a police officer in jail, escaped in a stolen patrol car and wounded another officer before he was killed, authorities said Friday.
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Air Force to cut 10,000 airmen, change aircraft
The Air Force plans to cut 10,000 active National Guard and Reserve airmen and change aircraft in an effort to downsize.
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Hackers release private FBI call about hackers
The loose organization of hackers known as Anonymous released a recording Friday of a telephone call between the FBI and Scotland Yard that it claims to have recorded surreptitiously.
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Gingrich: Romney doesn’t deserve congrats
Newt Gingrich blasts Mitt Romney’s campaign tactics during the Florida primary, as he explains why he didn’t offer congratulations after his …
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U.K.: Hacked phone call with FBI poses no risk
‘Anonymous’ released a recording of what appears to be a conference call devoted to tracking and prosecuting members of the group.
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Heavy snowstorm hits Colorado on its way east
The storm could break into the top 10 list of the heaviest snowstorms in Denver history.
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