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Police converge on Occupy site in Washington

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.

Syrian activists: 200 dead in government assault

Syrian activists: 200 dead in government assault

In a barrage of shelling, Syrian forces killed 200 people and wounded hundreds early Saturday in Homs.

Obama urges action against Syrian leader

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.

Romney heavily favored to win Nevada vote

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.

Killer of Florida girl found in landfill gets life sentence

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.

Republicans: Produce energy, create jobs

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.

8 killed in Egypt clashes over deadly soccer riot

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.

Obama presses Congress on home refinancing

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.

1 dead, 2 injured in explosion near Calif. Marine base

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.

U.N.: Afghan civilian deaths in war hit 5-year high

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.

Iranian leader warns U.S., Israel against strikes

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.

Pentagon refuses extension for Guantanamo Sept. 11 trial

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.

Air Force to cut 10,000 airmen, change aircraft

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.

Gingrich: Romney doesn’t deserve congrats

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 …

U.K.: Hacked phone call with FBI poses no risk

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.

Heavy snowstorm hits Colorado on its way east

Heavy snowstorm hits Colorado on its way east

The storm could break into the top 10 list of the heaviest snowstorms in Denver history.

Loughner still not competent for trial, psychologist says

Loughner still not competent for trial, psychologist says

Tucson shooting suspect still deemed mentally unfit for trial and will likely remain in a Mo. federal hospital for several more months

Nuns plan to tackle Super Bowl sex trafficking

Nuns plan to tackle Super Bowl sex trafficking

Eleven congregations of Catholic nuns will be in Indianapolis to intercept underage sex trafficking during Super Bowl weekend.

Obama to host state dinner for Cameron

Obama to host state dinner for Cameron

President Obama’s next state dinner will honor British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Obama, GOP rivals featured on trading cards

Obama, GOP rivals featured on trading cards

Upper Deck will release a “World of Politics” set of trading cards featuring President Obama and some Republicans who want his job.

Obama team trumpets good jobs numbers

Obama team trumpets good jobs numbers

Good jobs numbers today for President Obama.

Romney: ‘Misspoke’ in comment about the poor

Romney: ‘Misspoke’ in comment about the poor

Mitt Romney told a Nevada reporter that he “misspoke” earlier this week that he was “not concerned about the very poor.”

Obama team: Bracing for Israel attack on Iran?

Obama team: Bracing for Israel attack on Iran?

For years, the question has not been whether the United States would attack Iran, but what it would do if Israel attacked Iran. That moment may …

Officials: Gunmen kidnap 2 Americans in Egypt

Officials: Gunmen kidnap 2 Americans in Egypt

Officials say gunmen took two Americans and their Egyptian tour guide near St. Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai.

Obama’s day: A new unemployment rate

Obama’s day: A new unemployment rate

Good morning; it’s the first Friday of the month, which means a new report on the issue that could well decide the presidential election: un …