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The U.S. Can Buy Nuclear Weapons, But It Would Be a Rich Country
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The U.S. Can Buy Nuclear Weapons, But It Would Be a Rich Country

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Jean

EXPLAINER: How impoverished N. Korea finances testing spree TEL AVIV, Israel – The Obama administration has said it wants to improve U.S.-North Korea relations, but if North Korea were a rich country it could...

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The California earthquake killed at least two people and injured dozens more

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Jean

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake reported near Fortuna, Calif. A powerful undersea quake with a magnitude as high as 4.3 has struck off the California coast, killing at least two people and injuring dozens of others....

Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to reach US Open third round since 1881
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Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to reach US Open third round since 1881

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Jean

Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to reach the US Open third round since 1881, making a run to the fourth round This article is more than 2 years old This article is more...

How Many People Can Turn Out For A Peaceful Demonstration?
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How Many People Can Turn Out For A Peaceful Demonstration?

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Jean

Biden mute as protests demand freedom around the world Washington, DC - "How many people can turn out for a peaceful demonstration?" said Vice President Joe Biden this past week. "I think we're seeing...

Kristin Smart, a Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, is back in Los Angeles
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Kristin Smart, a Los Angeles County deputy district attorney, is back in Los Angeles

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Jean

Kristin Smart's dad, sheriff vow quest for justice isn't over with Paul Flores murder conviction or not. But will the next step be a return to the city? Kristin Smart, whose father, Paul, was...

Robbie Coltrane Died at the age of 72
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Robbie Coltrane Died at the age of 72

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Jean

Robbie Coltrane, actor who starred in 'Harry Potter' series as Hagrid, dies at 72 Robbie Coltrane, the actor, who portrayed a young wizard in the Harry Potter film series and the beloved character Hagrid...

The AMA is not going to be able to make a difference in healthcare this election
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The AMA is not going to be able to make a difference in healthcare this election

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Jean

Op-Ed: South L.A. deserves better healthcare access. Fair Medi-Cal payments can help. As President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party’s leadership in Congress try to enact legislation to address the country’s healthcare woes, we...

The World Cup Was a Surprise
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The World Cup Was a Surprise

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Jean

At the World Cup Iran’s Anthem Was a Tense Moment For Players and Fans The Iran football team, in a World Cup warmup match against Portugal, were taking on a Portugal team that had...

Herschel Walker’s Nominating as Wisconsin’s Junior Senator
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Herschel Walker’s Nominating as Wisconsin’s Junior Senator

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Jean

Granderson: Herschel Walker's candidacy is more interesting now that Senate control is decided This story appears in the Fall 2011 issue of Chicago magazine. Subscribe today. Herschel Walker’s nomination as Wisconsin’s junior senator seems...

Biden's Office Didn't Respond to Afghan Aid Requests
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Biden’s Office Didn’t Respond to Afghan Aid Requests

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Jean

Shocking neglect: Biden's team ignored 325,000 emails from Afghan allies needing rescue In the time in between the 2009 and 2011 surge of U.S. forces into Afghanistan that U.S. military officials and diplomats have...