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Putin Backs Egypt Army Chief’s Run For President

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday wished Egypt’s military chief victory in the nation’s presidential vote.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, shakes hands with Egypt's Military chief Field Marshal Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday wished Egypt's military chief victory in the nation's presidential vote as Moscow sought to expand its military and other ties with a key U.S. ally in the Middle East. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Mikhail Metzel, Presidential Press Service)

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday wished Egypt's military chief victory in the nation's presidential vote, even though he has yet to announce his bid — a strong endorsement signaling Moscow's desire to expand its military and other ties with a key U.S. ally in the Middle East. Without naming the United States, the

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FDA Reconsiders Heart Safety Of Common Pain Pills

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health experts are taking a second look this week at the heart safety of pain medications used by millions of Americans to treat arthritis and other everyday aches and pains. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday began a two-day meeting to examine the latest research on anti-inflammatory medicines called NSAIDS, […]

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health experts are taking a second look this week at the heart safety of pain medications used by millions of Americans to treat arthritis and other everyday aches and pains. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday began a two-day meeting to examine the latest research on anti-inflammatory medicines called NSAIDS,

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Gambling Industry Fights Self On Internet Gambling

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Many experts believe online wagering is the future of gambling, but the casino industry is increasingly divided on the issue. The latest evidence of the split came Monday as the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling launched the first commercial in a six-figure campaign warning of the dangers of legalized Internet gambling. […]

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Many experts believe online wagering is the future of gambling, but the casino industry is increasingly divided on the issue. The latest evidence of the split came Monday as the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling launched the first commercial in a six-figure campaign warning of the dangers of legalized Internet gambling. The

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Security Fears Threaten US Future In Afghanistan

Warily watching to see how many U.S. troops might remain in Afghanistan next year, American diplomats and aid workers are facing a drawdown.

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Shamila, 8, carries firewood in the Behsood district of Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Uncertainty over how many U.S. troops might remain in Afghanistan beyond this year has trickled down to American diplomats and aid workers whose efforts over the last decade to develop the still mostly primitive country faces a drawdown of its own because of security fears. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Warily watching to see how many U.S. troops might remain in Afghanistan next year, American diplomats and aid workers are facing a drawdown of their own as security threats and dwindling resources limit their 12-year push to develop the mostly primitive nation. Nearly $100 billion has been spent since 2001 on U.S. projects to

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Nuke Reform Drive Features Ideas Tried 5 Years Ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five years ago the Air Force considered a series of proposals to boost morale and fix performance and security lapses in its nuclear missile corps, according to internal emails and documents obtained by The Associated Press. But many fell short or died on the vine, and now, with the force again in […]

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Five years ago the Air Force considered a series of proposals to boost morale and fix performance and security lapses in its nuclear missile corps, according to internal emails and documents obtained by The Associated Press. But many fell short or died on the vine, and now, with the force again in crisis, it's retracing those

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Religious Groups Join, Fight Gay Marriage In Court

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A coalition of religious organizations has come together to urge a federal appeals court to uphold same-sex marriage bans in Utah and Oklahoma, saying unions between a man and woman are best for children, families and society. The argument was made in a 42-page brief filed Monday afternoon to a […]

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Couples wait to get marriage licenses at the Salt Lake County clerk's office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Utah state attorneys contend that the optimal environment for children to be raised is with a mother and father in its opening brief to a federal appeals court that is reviewing the state’s same-sex marriage ban. (AP Photo/Deseret News, Ravell Call, File)

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A coalition of religious organizations has come together to urge a federal appeals court to uphold same-sex marriage bans in Utah and Oklahoma, saying unions between a man and woman are best for children, families and society. The argument was made in a 42-page brief filed Monday afternoon to a Denver-based court reviewing

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AG Urges Restoring Voting Rights To Ex-Inmates

Eleven states continue to restrict voting rights after a person has served a prison sentence and is no longer on probation or parole, the attorney general said at a symposium on the criminal justice system.

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United States Attorney Gen. Eric Holder speaks to the American Bar Association Annual Meeting Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday urged states to restore voting rights to former prison inmates, an issue he said primarily affects African-Americans. Eleven states continue to restrict voting rights after a person has served a prison sentence and is no longer on probation or parole, the attorney general said at a

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