Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.
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The president is meeting with Abbas about the peace process, as rockets were launched into Israel today.
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The spending bill likely to be passed by the House today cuts $85 billion, but saves the job of federal meat inspectors.
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Cyprus is considering Russian assistance, as the European Central Bank warned it would only fund the country’s banks until Monday.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics says a stable relationship between parents regardless of sexual orientation contributes to a child’s health and well-being.
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They ranged in age from 19 to 26. Two were engaged and one wanted to become a professional chef.
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But speculation still centers on North Korea as the source of hacks of banks and media companies.
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Tom Clements oversaw inmates in 20 prisons and a week ago denied a Saudi national’s request for a transfer.
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Speculation is swirling that NBC is preparing to replace “Tonight” host Jay Leno with Jimmy Fallon and move the show from California to New York.
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Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Sounds of Silence” and Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” are among 25 recordings going into the Library of Congress today.
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There won’t be a repeat champion — Kentucky has already lost — but the tournament gets into full swing Thursday and Friday when 64 teams see action.
