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Nation & World

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January 9, 2013

Ferry strikes NYC dock; at least 50 are injured

Passengers aboard the Seastreak Wall Street said dozens of people who had been standing, waiting to disembark, were hurled to the deck by the impact.
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January 9, 2013

Obama chief of staff likely Treasury choice

Jack Lew, well-liked by members of both parties, would bring private sector and international experience to the department.
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January 9, 2013

Biden to meet with gun-safety, victims groups

As the shock and sorrow over the Newtown, Conn., shooting fade, the tough fight facing the White House and gun-control backers is growing clearer.
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January 9, 2013

Researchers: One in eight U.S. women binge-drinks

Nearly 14 million women report having an average of six drinks a session three times a month.
Published
January 8, 2013

911 call played at hearing for Colo. massacre suspect

The call lasted 27 seconds and police say at least 30 shots could be heard.

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January 8, 2013

Boston mobster’s lawyers to ask for judge removal

Whitey Bulger's attorneys say the judge has a conflict of interest because he was a federal prosecutor in the 1980s, when Bulger was an FBI informant.
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January 8, 2013

White House ramping up gun violence discussions

Vice President Joe Biden will meet Wednesday with gun violence victims' groups and gun safety organizations. On Thursday, he will hold talks with gun ownership groups, as well as advocates for sportsmen.
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January 8, 2013

2nd Winehouse inquest confirms alcohol death

Coroner Shirley Radcliffe rules that the 27-year-old soul singer "died as a result of alcohol toxicity" and records a verdict of death by misadventure.
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January 8, 2013

Giffords, Kelly launch gun control initiative

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly say their Americans for Responsible Solutions initiative will help raise money to support greater gun control efforts.
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January 8, 2013

Tanker strikes San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge

A Coast Guard spokesman said the pilot and others on board during the accident will be tested for drug and alcohol use.