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The Senate voted Wednesday to approve Trade Promotion Authority. Repeated efforts by congressional Democrats to sink the bill failed.
Confederate Controversy: New Orleans Robert E. Lee Statue Should Be Removed From Lee Circle, Mayor Says
"Symbols really do matter," said New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, reports the Times-Picayune. "Symbols should reflect who we really are as a people."
New York Prison Escapees May Have Guns From Cabin Hideaway: Police
Two prison escapees may have at least one gun from a cache of weapons in an upstate New York cabin where they hid about 20 miles from a maximum security facility, police said on Wednesday.
Bobby Jindal 2016 Presidential Announcement Live Stream: Louisiana Governor To Join Republican Race For The White House
The governor of Louisiana announces his presidential candidacy from Louisiana at 5 p.m. EDT.
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NATO Triples Reaction Force In The Face Of Russian Hostility
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The judge urged prosecutors to consider charging the South African government following an investigation into why officials defied legal orders.
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Pension Fund Investments: Ban Gifts And Pay Trustees, Experts Say
"Gift-giving by asset managers to trustees is effectively bribery," says an ex-SEC lawyer.
After Nepal Quake, Nepalis In The US Now Eligible For Temporary Protection
Two months after Nepal's earthquake, the U.S. is allowing Nepalis in the country to stay for at least another year with work permits and protection against deportation.
Election 2016: Gov. Bobby Jindal Of Louisiana Joins The Fray
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal joined the crowded Republican primary field Wednesday with a simple declaration: "I’m running for President of the United States of America."
Russia Courts European Union's Southern Flank To Bypass Ukraine With Gas Pipelines
Looking for a way to get natural gas to Europe bypassing Ukraine, Russia is offering cheap energy to some EU countries.
East Ukraine Peace Possible, Say German and French Ministers Following Paris Talks, But Ceasefire Still Breached Daily
The foreign ministers of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany met in Paris to talk peace, but on the ground, shooting goes on.
South Africa Peacekeepers Worst Sexual Predators On UN Missions, United Nations Report Says
The damning report was made worse by the fact that the U.N. provided assistance to only 12 percent of the victims of sexual offenses.
Confederate Flag Removed From Alabama Capitol Grounds On Order Of Governor
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley ordered the Confederate flag be taken down from a war memorial on state grounds Wednesday morning.
Confederate Flag Controversy: Alibaba Latest To Ban Sales Across Platforms In Charleston Backlash
China's giant e-commerce website is the latest retailer to block sales of Confederate flag merchandise.
Americans Believe God Chose The US To Play A Special Role In Human History, According To New Poll
A survey from the Public Religion Research Institute looks at American attitudes about patriotism and America’s moral standing.
Jeb Bush Campaign Says It's ‘Encouraged’ By Support From Corporate Lobbyists
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China Says Drug Use Costs Country $80 Billion A Year, 90% Smuggled From Golden Triangle
A government report says synthetic drug use is growing rapidly, smuggling is "rampant" -- and some officials are users.
Violation of Ceasefire Between Russian-Backed Rebels and Ukrainian Government Continues, Kindergarten Targeted
Ukrainian forces fired 54 shells at the rebels -- known as the Donetsk People's Republic -- damaging residential buildings and a kindergarten.
Ramadan 2015: Israel Blocks Gazans From Traveling To Jerusalem For Holy Month Prayers, After Rocket Fired From Gaza Lands In Ashkelon
Five hundred had planned to cross into Israel Thursday and Friday so they could attend Ramadan prayers in Jerusalem.
Keystone XL Pipeline Debate: Canadian Oil Sands Crude Produces Greater Emissions Than Conventional Oils, DOE Study Finds
Gasoline from Canadian oil sands crude emits up to 18 percent to 21 percent more greenhouse gas emissions than equivalents from conventional U.S. crude.
Russia Warns Baltic States NATO's Anti-Missile Shield Will Make Them 'Targets'
Russia has repeatedly warned the Eastern Europeans of consequences if they host elements of NATO's anti-missile shield.
Dylann Roof Federal Hate Crime Charges In Charleston Shooting Could Be Imminent, New Court Document Shows
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Sarah Palin Fox News Contract Ends, Suggesting Diminished Role In 2016 For Former Alaska Governor
Palin will continue to appear from time to time as a guest on Fox and Fox Business shows, but she will no longer be a commentator for the network.
Homeownership Drops To Lowest Level In Over 20 Years As Rental Costs Climb
An unrelenting decline in homeownership has sent the rental vacancy rate to a 20-year low — and driven up rental costs.
Nigerian President Buhari To Recover Billions 'Stolen' By Previous Administrations With Help From US, Foreign Countries
Nigeria, Africa's wealthiest and most populous nation, is reportedly facing money problems from mounting debt and falling oil prices.
Nikki Haley For Vice President? South Carolina Governor's Future Unclear After Confederate Flag Speech
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Amid Russian Military Aggression, Pentagon To Station Tanks, Armored Vehicles In Eastern European Nations
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Supreme Court Gay Marriage Decision 2015: Same-Sex Marriage 'Cheapens' Institution, Some Religious Leaders Say
The nation's faith leaders are sharply divided over the definition of marriage.
Al-Shabab Car Bomb, Targeting UAE Officials, Kills At Least 3 In Mogadishu
The attack, claimed by the al-Shabab terror group, was reportedly aimed at a group of visiting officials from the UAE.
Suspected Boko Haram Attacks In Nigeria's Borno State Kill Nearly 250 In Under A Month
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Climate Change: Dutch Court Orders Government To Slash Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 25%
A Dutch Court on Wednesday ordered the government to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent -- compared to 1990 levels -- by 2020.
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