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Gosnell case fuels bitter US abortion debate
One of the last people seated in the witness box at Dr. Kermit Gosnell's murder trial was a character witness for a co-defendant, and had nothing to ...
Asia stocks mixed as Wall St. ignores euro gloom
Asian stock markets were mixed Thursday following dour European economic data that dampened hopes of a recovery there anytime soon. However, losses ...
Blackhawks edge Red Wings 4-1 in series opener
Maybe it was the extra rest, or another raucous crowd at the United Center. Maybe it was just the resumption of one of the NHL's biggest rivalries.
Arctic states open council to China, India, SKorea
Arctic states agreed Wednesday to let nations that are located nowhere near the Earth's north to become observers to their diplomatic council, ...
Sexual abuse cases put Pentagon under fire
One after another, the charges have tumbled out — allegations of sexual assaults in the military that have triggered outrage, from local commanders ...
Trade group slams safety pact for Bangladesh
The largest U.S. retail-industry group on Wednesday criticized an international pact aimed at improving factory conditions in Bangladesh's garment ...
UN General Assembly approves Syria resolution
The U.N. General Assembly approved an Arab-backed resolution Wednesday calling for a political transition in Syria, but more than 70 countries refused ...
Syria rebels, regime troops fight in Aleppo prison
Rebel fighters battled regime troops inside the walls of the sprawling central prison compound in Syria's largest city Wednesday, hours after blowing ...
New secretary lays out agenda for Native Americans
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell told a Senate panel Wednesday that "Indian education is embarrassing" as she laid out her priorities on issues ...
Prince Harry ends US visit with polo match
Britain's Prince Harry complimented the American people for their generosity and touted the successes of his charity for African children as he ...
Twin bombs strike Afghan checkpoint, killing 1
Two bombs exploded at a checkpoint outside a provincial governor's compound in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, killing at least one police officer, ...
Russia says alleged spying case was 2nd this year
A Russian security services operative — his features bathed in shadows — went on state television Wednesday to claim that the U.S. diplomat who was ...
Eurozone recession is now longest in currency bloc
The eurozone is now in its longest ever recession — a stubborn slump that has surpassed even the calamity that hit the region in the financial crisis ...
Richter painting sells for $37 million in NYC
A monumental 20th-century masterpiece by German artist Gerhard Richter has sold for $37 million at a New York City auction. Sotheby's says "Domplatz, ...
Myanmar's president to visit White House on Monday
President Barack Obama is set to welcome Myanmar President Thein Sein (tayn sayn) to the White House Monday. It will be the first visit by a Myanmar ...
Cyprus may get its moon rock after 40 years
Cyprus may finally get its piece of the moon. Some 40 years ago, the Mediterranean island nation was supposed to receive a 1.1 gram piece of moon rock ...
Oil falls below $93 on Europe, US economic news
The price of oil fell below $93 on Wednesday after disappointing economic reports from Europe and the U.S. By late morning in New York, benchmark oil ...
China questions Japan rule over Okinawa
China is trying to strengthen its claim on tiny, uninhabited, Japanese-controlled islands by raising questions about the much larger Okinawa chain ...
NKorea: American starts life at 'special prison'
An American citizen sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for what Pyongyang has described as hostile acts against the state has started life at a ...
Quick leads Kings past Sharks 2-0 in opener
The Los Angeles Kings hadn't held a two-goal lead in the entire postseason until Slava Voynov's shot fortunately caromed off Mike Richards' body and ...
Bruins, Rangers to carry on Boston-New York lore
After the marathon bombings, the cities of Boston and New York put aside their bitter rivalries and joined in their mutual love of sports and country.
Penguins jump on Senators in series opener, 4-1
The formula for beating the Pittsburgh Penguins is not difficult. It's the doing it for 60 minutes part that's tricky. The Ottawa Senators did ...
Rangers beat A's 6-5 on 2 homers in 10th inning
Rangers manager Ron Washington kept calm and stuck with his reliable closer even as Joe Nathan pitched himself into serious trouble. Nathan delivered ...