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Italy rescues nearly 1,000 migrants; 10 die
ROME (AP) — In a dramatic sea rescue north of Libya, a flotilla of rescue…
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Man charged in Virginia student’s slaying to appear in court
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The man charged with abducting and killing a University of Virginia student…
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FBI: Person in custody in Maryland shootings; 1 damaged NSA
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — A person believed responsible for shootings along highways over the last…
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Latest gay marriage ruling creates confusion in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The state of marriage in Alabama was thrown into confusion Wednesday…
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Sheriff calls for changes after 4th teen riot in 4 months
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A riot at a juvenile rehabilitation center in rural western Nevada has…
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Sweet Briar College to close because of financial issues
SWEET BRIAR, Va. (AP) — Sweet Briar College — a small, private school for women near…
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North Dakota missionaries detained in Venezuela return home
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Four American missionaries who were released after several days of detention and…
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Apollo Theater to honor blues singer Billie Holiday
NEW YORK (AP) — The Apollo Theater is planning events to commemorate the 100th birthday…
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Picasso’s rarely seen ceramics featured at Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON (AP) — While Pablo Picasso crafted thousands of ceramic pieces late in his career…
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Norfolk baseball program gets $22K from MLB charity
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — When the city started a youth baseball program geared toward predominantly…
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Florida’s Rubio close to decision about presidential run
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Marco Rubio isn’t quite ready to say he’s running for…
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Maureen McDonnell, ex-first lady of Virginia, appeals corruption convictions
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell has appealed her public corruption…
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Mom convicted of killing son, 5, by poisoning him with salt
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A woman who blogged for years about her son’s constant…
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