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Nation & World

Published
February 19, 2014

Ukrainian president, protest leaders call a truce

They agree to negotiations a day after 26 people are killed and 400 injured in the capital.
Published
February 19, 2014

Rain-snow mixture possible today along Maine coast

Up to 4 inches of snow could fall inland. However, balmy days are ahead.
Published
February 18, 2014

Mass. woman gets life in prison for killing friend, cutting baby from womb

Julie Corey's conviction will automatically be appealed.
Published
February 18, 2014

Ukrainian riot police move against Kiev protest camp

The violence is the deadliest in nearly three months of protests that have paralyzed the nation’s capital.
Published
February 18, 2014

Boosting minimum wage would raise pay for 16.5 million, report says

But it also would cut employment by roughly 500,000 workers, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

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Published
February 18, 2014

Obama orders new fuel standards for trucks

He says having a more fuel-efficient truck fleet will boost the economy, help combat climate change and result in savings for consumers.
Published
February 18, 2014

Ethiopian pilot was distraught over death in family

A family member says 31-year-old co-pilot Hailemedhin Abera was in emotional distress over the past month following the sudden death of ‘a very close’ uncle.
Published
February 18, 2014

Supply ship departs space station after 5 weeks

A commercial cargo ship ended its five-week visit Tuesday morning.
Published
February 18, 2014

Artist smashes $1 million Ai Weiwei vase in protest

The South Florida painter tells police he broke the vase to protest the Miami museum’s lack of local art and because it ‘only displayed international artists’ art.’
Published
February 18, 2014

Marijuana for kids with seizures worries Colorado doctors

A strain of marijuana bred not to make users high – called Charlotte’s Web – has attracted an influx of families with seizure-stricken children from states that ban the drug.