What now for Gulf? Fire complicates drill debate
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- What now for the Gulf?... More
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Obama to award posthumous Medal of Honor to PA man
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is awarding a posthumous Medal of Honor to an Air Force chief master sergeant who braved enemy fire to help three wounded comrades before suffering his own fatal wounds during combat in Laos in 1968.... More
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White House condemns deadly attacks in Pakistan
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House is condemning attacks in Pakistan that left dozens dead.... More
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Obama, NATO secretary-general to meet next Tuesday
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama plans to meet at the White House next week with NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen (AHN'-derz FOHG RAHS'-moo-sihn).... More
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AP Exclusive: Mariner opposed federal safety rule
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The company whose Gulf of Mexico oil platform erupted in flames this week cited the industry's "excellent safety record" when it opposed a proposed federal rule last year that would require offshore oil and gas operators to have safety systems aimed at reducing workers' mistak... More
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BP Says Limits on Drilling Imperil Spill Payouts
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The company says proposed legislation could disrupt its efforts to set aside $20 billion for claims and penalties. More
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Fast-track Mideast peace talks face big obstacles
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Israel and the Palestinians have set a goal of reaching a final peace settlement within one year, a highly ambitious aim given past failures and future obstacles.... More
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Obama planning new package of economic aid
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Eager to jumpstart the economy ahead of crucial midterm elections, President Barack Obama said Friday he intends to unveil a new package of proposals, including tax cuts and targeted spending, to spark job growth.... More
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Clinton: Time is now for Mideast peace
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to inject urgency into Israeli-Palestinian peace talks Friday, warning that the negotiations may be "the last chance for a very long time" to reach an agreement.... More
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Clinton: Mideast talks 'last chance' for awhile
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is trying to inject some urgency into Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, warning that the negotiations may be "the last chance for a very long time" for an agreement.... More
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Experts Fear Mideast Talks Are Too Ambitious
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Some veteran peace process practitioners say Israel and the Palestinians should first aim for a partial solution because the gaps between the positions are too wide. More
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Obama to Unveil Plans to Shore Up Economy
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The president did not offer specifics, though he has said repeatedly that he wants to extend middle class tax cuts and promote new investment in clean energy. More
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US, South Korean nuclear envoys meet
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- South Korea's envoy to stalled North Korean nuclear talks is meeting with senior U.S. officials as China and the North reportedly are pushing for the disarmament negotiations to resume.... More
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Obama: New jobs numbers 'positive' but not enough
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama welcomed news Friday of better-than-expected private sector job growth. But with the unemployment rate ticking upward nevertheless, he said he'd roll out new plans next week to spur the economy.... More
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Police question scientist in Miami airport scare
from hosted.ap.org, 11 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A government official says a scientist has been detained in Miami after screeners found a metal canister in his luggage that looked like a pipe bomb.... More
