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Special election in Ariz. to replace Giffords

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats are hoping that late campaign appearances by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will help push her hand-picked successor to victory in a special congressional election in Arizona....
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Special election in Ariz. to replace Giffords

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats are hoping that late campaign appearances by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will help push her hand-picked successor to victory in a special congressional election in Arizona....
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Commerce secretary Bryson taking leave of absence

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Commerce Secretary John Bryson is taking a medical leave of absence to undergo tests after suffering a seizure connected to two traffic accidents in the Los Angeles area over the weekend....
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Analysis: Dispute with US nuns began decades ago

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
NEW YORK (AP) -- A conflict that has entangled the Vatican, American bishops and the largest umbrella group for U.S. nuns may seem to have erupted suddenly, but it actually has its roots in decades-old disputes over Roman Catholic teaching....
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Analysis: Dispute with US nuns began decades ago

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
NEW YORK (AP) -- A conflict that has entangled the Vatican, American bishops and the largest umbrella group for U.S. nuns may seem to have erupted suddenly, but it actually has its roots in decades-old disputes over Roman Catholic teaching....
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Analysis: Dispute with US nuns began decades ago

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
NEW YORK (AP) -- A conflict that has entangled the Vatican, American bishops and the largest umbrella group for U.S. nuns may seem to have erupted suddenly, but it actually has its roots in decades-old disputes over Roman Catholic teaching....
Categories: Associated Press, News, US

Human-trafficking hotline calls show 'groundswell of interest'

Human trafficking has been described by the Justice Department as "a big moneymaker for criminals and a scourge to society" and a group that seeks to help those caught in its grips says the number of callers to its national hotline identifying themselves as victims is increasing — and that's ...

Mass. town OKs $20 fines for swearing in public

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Residents in Middleborough voted Monday night to make the foul-mouthed pay fines for swearing in public....
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Gang member accused in Calif. attack that killed 4

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- The suspect in a California home-invasion robbery that left four people dead, including the gunman, was a paroled gang member suspected in a separate shooting earlier that day, police said Monday....
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Mass. town OKs $20 fines for swearing in public

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Residents in Middleborough have voted to make the foul-mouthed pay fines for swearing in public....
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Commerce secretary to take leave of absence

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Commerce Secretary John Bryson said Monday he will take a medical leave of absence to undergo tests and evaluations after suffering a seizure in connection with a succession of traffic accidents in the Los Angeles area....
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Commerce secretary to take leave of absence

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Commerce Secretary John Bryson said Monday he will take a medical leave of absence to undergo tests and evaluations after suffering a seizure in connection with a succession of traffic accidents in the Los Angeles area....
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Gang member accused in Calif. attack that killed 4

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Sacramento police say the suspect in a home-invasion robbery that left four people dead was a paroled gang member suspected in a separate shooting earlier that day....
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Wildfires in Colo., NM burn out of control

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
BELLVUE, Colo. (AP) -- Massive wildfires in drought-parched Colorado and New Mexico tested the resources of state and federal crews Monday and underscored the need to replenish an aging U.S. aerial firefighting fleet needed to combat a year-round fire season....
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Nevada tunnel accident kills worker, hurts another

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A construction worker was killed and another worker was injured in a tunnel under construction at Lake Mead after some material became loose and pressure sent grout flying through the air....
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Nevada tunnel accident kills worker, hurts another

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A construction worker was killed and another worker was injured in a tunnel under construction at Lake Mead after some material became loose and pressure sent grout flying through the air....
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'Escape from Alcatraz' gets anniversary attention

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
ALCATRAZ ISLAND, Calif. (AP) -- For 20th century crime buffs, few capers match the intrigue and ingenuity of the "Escape from Alcatraz," the 1962 prison break three inmates pulled off with stolen spoons, dummy heads and a raincoat raft....
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'Escape from Alcatraz' gets anniversary attention

AP - U.S. News - Wed, 2024-11-27 13:49
ALCATRAZ ISLAND, Calif. (AP) -- For 20th century crime buffs, few capers match the intrigue and ingenuity of the "Escape from Alcatraz," the 1962 prison break three inmates pulled off with stolen spoons, dummy heads and a raincoat raft....
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