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Beijing Kicking Butts, Taking Names

By Abigail Elise
The Chinese capital will, starting Monday, ban tobacco smoking in public places.
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US Patriot Act Expires; Senate To Amend USA Freedom Act

By Marcy Kreiter
President Obama urged the Senate "to ensure this irresponsible lapse in authorities is as short-lived as possible."
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Assad May Be Losing Powerful Allies

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The removal of Russian and Iranian advisers points to the possibility the battle is turning against the regime.
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More than a week of devastating rains claimed 30 lives in Texas and Oklahoma, and destroyed 4,000 properties.
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Texas Storms Damage: $27M And Rising

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Texas transportation officials expect the figure to rise as the state tallies damages from the past week.
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By Ginger Gibson
“It’s clear President Obama is beginning his final assault on our Second Amendment rights by forcing his anti-gun agenda on honest law-abiding citizens."
  • NRA Chief Wants No More 'Symbolic' Presidents
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'Before It Was Overpolicing. Now There's No Police'

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A pair of double shootings in Baltimore Sunday made this month the city's deadliest May in more than 40 years.
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