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CDC will monitor people arriving in USA from West Africa

CDC will monitor people arriving in USA from West AfricaThe program will include six states that account for 70% of travelers from the region.
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  • 3 hours, 44 minutes ago
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Ind. serial killing suspect upset about media attention

Ind. serial killing suspect upset about media attentionDarren Vann, suspected of multiple killings in Indiana, made his first appearance in court.
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Dallas nurse's dog, Bentley, doesn't have Ebola

Dallas nurse's dog, Bentley, doesn't have EbolaHe'll still be under quarantine for 21 days, just like people, officials say
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  • 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
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U.S. 'grateful' after teens bound for Syria intercepted

U.S. 'grateful' after teens bound for Syria interceptedThree Denver-area teenage girls were stopped during a possible attempt to join Islamist fighters.
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  • 5 hours, 4 minutes ago
World

China's Communist Party weighs boosting rule of law

China's Communist Party weighs boosting rule of lawRule of law has different meaning in China than in the West.
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  • 12 hours, 37 minutes ago
Nation

N.J. man arrested for 'Ebola' heroin

N.J. man arrested for 'Ebola' heroinPolice arrest 47-year-old for allegedly dealing heroin and crack cocaine.
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  • 2 hours, 14 minutes ago
Nation

Mom caught on camera trying to smother son, police say

Mom caught on camera trying to smother son, police sayMississippi officials also are reopening investigation into her 20-month-old girl's death.
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  • 5 hours, 5 minutes ago
Elections

GOP rep's suicide comments cringe-worthy, rival says

GOP rep's suicide comments cringe-worthy, rival saysAlaska congressman tells grieving high schoolers that suicide is caused by lack of support.
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  • 4 hours, 23 minutes ago
Nation

WWII German U-boat found off N.C. coast (Newser)

WWII German U-boat found off N.C. coast (Newser)Wrecks of German submarine, Nicaraguan freighter it sunk located just 240 yards apart.
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  • 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
World

A look at terrorist attacks in Canada

A look at terrorist attacks in CanadaIf Wednesday's shootings are deemed terrorist act, that would be a rare instance for the nation.
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The Oval

Aide invokes 'Heisenberg principle' on Obama meetings

Aide invokes 'Heisenberg principle' on Obama meetingsThe White House closes President Obama's
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World

Rural Africa can't stem spread of Ebola

Rural Africa can't stem spread of EbolaLack of medical facilities keeps Sierra Leone from controlling crisis.
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Nation

Raw: Bear cub strolls through Oregon drug store

Raw: Bear cub strolls through Oregon drug storeShoppers at an Oregon drug store were surprised by a bear cub scurrying down the aisles this past weekend. (Oct. 22)
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The Oval

Obama speaks to Canada PM about shootings

Obama speaks to Canada PM about shootingsPresident Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
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Nation

US to track everyone coming from Ebola nations

US to track everyone coming from Ebola nationsStepping up their vigilance against Ebola, federal authorities said Wednesday that everyone traveling into the US from Ebola-stricken nations will be monitored for symptoms for 21 days. (Oct. 22)
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Nation Now

Davis, Calif. returns military vehicle to feds

Davis, Calif. returns military vehicle to fedsUniversity town had received the Mine-Resistant Ambush Projected vehicle for free. City council didn't know.
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World

White House extends condolences after Canadian shooting

White House extends condolences after Canadian shootingThe White House extended thoughts and prayers after a Canadian soldier was killed at the National War Memorial building in Ottawa. Gunfire also erupted at Canada's Parliament.
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News

16-year-old faces over 100 child porn charges

16-year-old faces over 100 child porn chargesA Florida teen is being charged as an adult in more than 100 counts ranging from possession of child pornography to lewd and lascivious molestation.
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World

Battling Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq

Battling Islamic State militants in Syria and IraqSmoke rises from an airstrike in Kobani, Syria. Kobani and its surrounding areas, has been under assault by extremists of the Islamic State group since mid-September and is being defended by Kurdish fighters.
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World

Motorist slams car into Jerusalem station, kills baby

Motorist slams car into Jerusalem station, kills babyEight people were wounded in what police called a terror attack.
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World

Shooting inside Canadian parliament, one suspect reported dead

Shooting inside Canadian parliament, one suspect reported deadAt least 30 shots are fired inside the main building of Canada's Parliament Hill, after a gunman shot and wounded a soldier at the Canadian War Memorial in Ottawa. Jillian Kitchener reports. Video provided by Reuters
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Nation

Rocky the big kitty on lam no more

Rocky the big kitty on lam no moreBut he might spend the rest of his life in a 7-acre animal sanctuary.
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Nation

Swedish submarine search enters 'new phase'

Swedish submarine search enters 'new phase'Sweden's military has withdrawn some of the ships taking part in a submarine hunt in the Stockholm archipelago yet officials say the move is not a a de-escalation in its operation. (Oct. 22)
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Elections

Poll: Gardner gaining ground in Colorado Senate race

Poll: Gardner gaining ground in Colorado Senate raceA new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll shows Republican Cory Gardner has gained ground on Democratic Senator Mark Udall since September.
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Elections

Obama heading to Wisconsin for Mary Burke

Obama heading to Wisconsin for Mary BurkePresident's visit to Milwaukee comes as Burke and Gov. Scott Walker try to boost turnout.
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  • 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
Weather

Tropical depression spins near Mexico

Tropical depression spins near MexicoA tropical depression has formed just west of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula in the Bay of Campeche.
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Nation

Wounded vets cooking up fresh start at D.C. bakery

Wounded vets cooking up fresh start at D.C. bakeryGeorgetown University's School of Continuing Studies will offer workers a chance to earn a certificate.
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  • 4 days, 4 hours ago