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Updated 14 hours, 12 minutes ago

Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech

The Pentagon chief announced the intention to create a new four-star command to oversee the rollout of autonomous …

Updated 11 years, 3 months ago
Lincoln the longshot

ARLINGTON, Va. - Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee entered the race for president Wednesday by calling for the U.S. to switch to the metric system, take …

Updated 11 years, 3 months ago
How do justices weigh loss of health insurance for millions?

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court could wipe away health insurance for millions of Americans when it resolves the latest fight over President Barack Obama's health overhaul. But would the court take away a benefit fro…

Updated 11 years, 3 months ago
Solar system's weirdest dance scene: The moons around Pluto

WASHINGTON - There's a chaotic dance going on at the far end of our solar system, involving Pluto and five of its closest friends, a new study finds.

Updated 11 years, 3 months ago
Fed sees moderate economic growth around country this spring

WASHINGTON - The U.S. economy was growing at a moderate pace in most regions of the country in April and May, as consumers ramped up spending at retailers and auto dealers, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.

Updated 11 years, 3 months ago
Introducing a new variable

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama said China has made inquiries about potentially joining a Trans-Pacific trade agreement in the future, introducing a new va…

Updated 11 years, 3 months ago
FOIA backlog soars despite Obama pledge of transparency

WASHINGTON - Federal agencies are struggling to keep up with the growing number of requests for public information, raising questions in Congress about the Obama administration's dedication to transparency.

Updated 11 years, 3 months ago
Wal-Mart workers can add denim pants to work wardrobe

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart is hoping denim pants will raise the spirits of its more than 1.2 million U.S. store workers.

Updated 11 years, 3 months ago
Yellowstone urges tourists to use common sense amid bison attacks

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - A pamphlet drawing of a man being gored and flung into the air graphically warns tourists in Yellowstone National Park not to get too close to…

Updated 11 years, 4 months ago
Conviction for Facebook threats tossed by court

Updated 11 years, 4 months ago
Briefs

Updated 11 years, 4 months ago
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