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• FBI interviewed Tamerlan Tsarnaev after 2011 tip

  April 20, 2013 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — A foreign government told the FBI in early 2011 about information that Tamerlan Tsarnaev, one of the brothers suspected in the Boston Marathon bombings, was a follower … 24

• Uncle urges bombing suspect to turn self in

  April 19, 2013 in Nation/World MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, Md. (AP) — The uncle of a Boston Marathon bombing suspect is urging his nephew to turn himself in. Ruslan Tsarni of Montgomery Village, Md., said Friday that …

• Pistorius granted bail

  February 22, 2013 in Nation/World PRETORIA, South Africa — Oscar Pistorius was granted bail today, paving the way for him to be freed from custody pending his trial in the Valentine’s Day shooting death of … 9

• Behemoth storm drops 2 feet of snow on Northeast

  February 9, 2013 in Nation/World BOSTON (AP) — A behemoth storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and blizzard conditions swept through the Northeast on Saturday, dumping more than 2 feet of snow on New England and …

• Super Bowl outage traced to faulty protective device

  February 8, 2013 in Nation/World NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The failure of a device meant to protect the power supply to the Superdome caused the Super Bowl blackout, the stadium’s power company said Friday as … 7

• AP Source: Lady Gaga to perform at inaugural ball

  January 19, 2013 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Watch out Beyonce and Katy Perry. There’s another diva set to perform during the inauguration festivities — Lady Gaga. A person familiar with the inauguration tells The … 8

• Inauguration weekend kicks off with day of service

  January 19, 2013 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is heading up a National Day of Service at the start of a whirlwind weekend of inaugural events that mark the end of his … 6

• Kerry: Mistakes made at State in Libya assault

  December 20, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department had “clear warning signs” of a deteriorating security situation in Libya prior to the deadly Sept. 11 assault on the diplomatic mission, the top … 1

• Lawmakers press for answers on 9/11 Libya assault

  December 20, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers want to know why security was “grossly inadequate” at the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya when militants stormed the facility on Sept. 11, killing the ambassador …

• GOP proposes smaller, $24B Sandy aid package

  December 19, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Wednesday proposed a $24 billion emergency aid package for Superstorm Sandy victims, less than half of what Democrats hope to pass by Christmas. The …

• Senators say State failed on Benghazi security

  December 19, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators of both parties expressed frustration Wednesday at the findings of an independent panel that blamed systemic failures in the State Department leadership for “grossly inadequate” security …

• For minor crimes, NYers sentenced to Sandy relief

  December 19, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers who got into minor trouble in Manhattan have been sentenced to Sandy. Last week, 70 people who were given community service after pleading guilty …

• Benghazi review slams State Department on security

  December 19, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The leaders of an independent panel that blamed systematic State Department management and leadership failures for gross security lapses in the deadly Sept. 11 attack on a …

• Experts: Kids are resilient in coping with trauma

  December 18, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — They might not want to talk about the gunshots or the screams. But their toys might start getting into imaginary shootouts. Last week’s school shooting in Connecticut …

• Census to offer Internet option in gov’t surveys

  December 17, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the Census Bureau is giving U.S. households a chance to respond to government surveys over the Internet, part of a bid to save …

• Obama will travel Sunday to Newtown, Conn.

  December 15, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will attend an interfaith memorial service Sunday in Newtown, Conn., the site of Friday’s deadly elementary school shooting. Twenty-six people, including 20 children, were … 1

• Connecticut school shooting revives gun debate

  December 14, 2012 in Nation/World LITTLETON, Colo. (AP) — A lone police cruiser outside Columbine High School was the only outward reaction Friday to an even deadlier attack at a Connecticut elementary school. But in …

• Senate turns to Sandy aid bill Monday

  December 13, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will be turning its attention to a $60.4 billion disaster aid package for Superstorm Sandy victims next week while President Obama and House Speaker John …

• Like 9/11 concert, musicians turn out for Sandy

  December 13, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK (AP) — Call the “12-12-12” benefit show “The Concert for New York City” 2.0. Eleven years after the benefit concert in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks …

• Senate Dems offer Sandy disaster aid package

  December 12, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats have quickly cobbled together a $60.4 billion disaster aid package for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in late October. …

• Obama to match FDR’s record of 4 swearing-ins

  December 12, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is poised to match Franklin Roosevelt’s record of being sworn in as the nation’s leader four times. While FDR served four terms, Obama is … 1

• After Sandy, NYC eyes moving power gear higher

  December 12, 2012 in Nation/World NEW YORK (AP) — A major push is on to move New York City’s electrical infrastructure to higher ground or upper floors after Superstorm Sandy sent seawater pouring into low-lying …

• ‘Purple tunnel of doom’ to be closed for inaugural

  December 12, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Inaugural security teams are trying to prevent another “purple tunnel of doom” from President Barack Obama’s first swearing-in. The head of the District of Columbia National Guard …

• Obama in Michigan to press for taxes on rich

  December 10, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is pressing for public support Monday to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, a day after he and House Speaker John Boehner met one-on-one …

• Obama heading to Michigan to push taxes on rich

  December 10, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is pressing for public support Monday to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans, a day after he and House Speaker John Boehner met one-on-one … 2

• NY, NJ ponder new boardwalks without the boards

  December 10, 2012 in Nation/World SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. (AP) — Coastal areas of New Jersey and New York that lost their boardwalks to Superstorm Sandy’s surge are racing to rebuild them in time for tourist …

• Obama request for Sandy aid could face hurdles

  December 8, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s proposal for $60.4 billion in federal aid for states hit by Superstorm Sandy adds a huge new item to an end-of-year congressional agenda already …

• Obama asks Congress for $60.4B in Sandy aid

  December 7, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama asked Congress Friday for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in late October. …

• Congressional aides: Obama asks $60.4B Sandy aid

  December 7, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama asked Congress Friday for $60.4 billion in federal aid for New York, New Jersey and other states hit by Superstorm Sandy in late October. …

• With election over, less attention to jobs report

  December 7, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — Reaction to the monthly jobs numbers isn’t what it used to be. The first unemployment report since President Barack Obama’s re-election barely got a mention from the …

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