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McCain calls U.S. dependence on foreign oil dangerous

John McCain vowed Wednesday to break the partisan deadlock on energy policy, saying the dependence on foreign oil puts the U.S. in a "dangerous situation." "When we buy foreign oil, we are enriching ...
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Apple removes ICE tracking apps after Trump administration says they threaten officers

Following a Trump administration request, Apple has removed ICEBlock and similar apps that allow people to alert others nearby about sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their ...
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Visitors and advocates lament partial openings of national parks during shutdown

America’s national parks – including this small piece of federal land outside Washington, DC – will stay partially open during the government shutdown that began Wednesday, according to the Department ...
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Young stars belch fiery gas in Hubble

Astronomers on Thursday released time-lapse movies dramatizing the fiery behavior of two young star systems, observations that could shed light on the genesis of our solar system. The nearby stars, ...
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Advocates await specifics of Obama's plan for vets program

Watch interview with veterans advocate Ryan Gallucci » In March, the administration abandoned a controversial plan to charge private insurers for treatment of veterans' service-connected ailments.
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Government rejects delay in bag check deadline

The government has rejected the airline industry's proposal to extend a deadline to improve baggage screening, transportation officials said Wednesday, adding that the industry also sought to weaken ...
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Doctor interested in seeing kids not kidney, lawyer says

We use that as an example of what the doctor wants. What the doctor wants is, A) health to be taken into consideration in the division of the assets, whether or not she'd be entitled to maintenance or ...
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Exit Polls: Oregon Ballot Measure 2

CNN.com is committed to bringing you full exit poll results when available. However, Due to problems with exit polls from Voter News Service (VNS), no exit poll data is available for the 2002 ...
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Taiwan bought over $1.3 billion worth of a Russian oil product this year, report says

Taiwan imported $1.3 billion worth of the petroleum product naphtha from Russia in the first half of this year, more than from any other country, according to a new report.
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Who in the world isn't on Facebook?

Facebook? Grandmas are commenting on their teen grandkids' angst-ridden status updates. One of your grade-school teachers wants you to join their mafia. Candidates for the Planning and Zoning ...
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What really happens inside a Turkish bath

Steeped in history and ritual, Istanbul’s hamams offer communal bathing, kese scrubs, and foam massages — blending architecture, tradition, and relaxation into a uniquely Turkish cultural experience.
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Ten alleged Mexican drug cartel leaders indicted in U.S.

"These indictments are among the most significant drug conspiracy charges ever returned in Chicago," U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said. Fitzgerald was among several officials ...