Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
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A thorny challenge for the new pope will be the repressive treatment of Catholics in China.
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In latest diatribe, the North dismisses South Korea’s new president with a sexist comment about the “venomous swish” of her skirt.
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The AP’s Calvin Woodward shoots down the oft-repeated claim that 40 percent of gun sales take place without background checks.
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Some 2 million children are facing malnutrition, disease, early marriage and severe mental trauma as a result of the civil war.
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House Republicans say Obama is trying to gut the 1999 welfare reform law of work requirements — a claim that the administration disputes.
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The SUV was crowded with more people than it was built for. The driver was unlicensed — and speeding. And no one was wearing a seat belt.
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The daunting application for benefits under Obama’s health care overhaul may leave you asking, “What is this, 20 questions?” Answer: At least.
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George P. Bush seeks a little-known but powerful post to continue his family’s political legacy: Texas land commissioner.
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For more and more teens, the device of choice is the smartphone.
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Miami downs the Atlanta Hawks, 98-81, for its 19th straight win, the fifth-longest streak in NBA history.
