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GOP eyes popular tax breaks to finance overhaul
Republicans are determined to overhaul the nation’s tax code after more than three decades.
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Veteran who fought library attacker among 18 Carnegie Heroes
The commission investigates stories of heroism and awards medals and cash several times a year.
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St. Louis protesters surround mayor’s house, some vandalism
Nine police officers reported injured after former cop’s acquittal in shooting death of a black man
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Cuba mystery: What is harming U.S. diplomats in Havana?
Some have hearing loss or concussions, while others suffered nausea, headaches and ear-ringing.
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Uninsured rate falls to record low of 8.8%
Figures effectively close the book on President Barack Obama’s record on lowering number of uninsured.
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Disability backlog tops 1 million; thousands die on waitlist
By Stephen Ohlemacher / Associated Press
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Hard to spot: criminals find new ways to smuggle rhino horns
By Christopher Torchia / Associated Press
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Top US diplomat says closing embassy in Cuba ‘under review’
By Josh Lederman / Associated Press
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Strengthening Hurricane Maria a threat to Irma-hit Caribbean
Hurricane or tropical storm warnings were posted Sunday for many of the islands.
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UK lowers terror threat level as subway bomb probe advances
Officials no longer believe a fresh attack is imminent.
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2 Louisiana slayings likely racially motivated, police say
In both shootings the gunman fired from his car then walked up to the victims and fired again
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Trump, in new dig, mocks North Korea leader as ‘Rocket Man’
Trump’s chief diplomat hopes the North would come to the bargaining table.
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Interior secretary recommends shrinking 6 national monuments
Two marine monuments in the Pacific Ocean also would be reduced.
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Burst fuel pipe to disrupt New Zealand flights through week
Travelers urged to check their information online and get in contact with their airline if needed.
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Prosecutor renews interest in Long Island serial killer case
Hidden from passing drivers were the skeletal remains of 10 people, mostly young women.
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Norwegians find well-preserved Viking-era sword
It is believed to date from about 850-950 A.D.
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The cover New Yorker planned to use if Hillary Clinton won
The artist notes that the artwork can be read on multiple levels.
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Independents hate other party more than the one they back
Dislike of the other party is a bigger motivator than support for your own.
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Study: Small consumer drones unlikely to cause head injury
Risks of a head injury are greater if a drone falls on a person than if it runs…