National News
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Hurricane Rachel strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast
Blizzard howls through Boston, misses New York
BOSTON (AP) - A howling blizzard heaped snow on Boston but farther south it mostly spared New York City, which slowly blinked back to life Tuesday, canceling i…
Mormon leaders call for protecting gay rights
SALT LAKE CITY - The Mormon church announced a campaign Tuesday for new laws that protect gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people from discrimination whi…
FTC clears Albertsons' purchase of Safeway
NEW YORK (AP) - Supermarket chain Albertsons said U.S. regulators have approved its purchase of competitor Safeway Inc.
The Apple of their iPhone
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple had another blowout quarter thanks to its new plus-sized iPhones, which helped the company smash sales records for the holiday season.
Consumer confidence jumps
WASHINGTON - U.S. consumers welcomed the new year with a surge in confidence.
Mooing over milk
Ex-CIA officer convicted of leaking secrets to reporter
Tourists get knockout photo of Stallone atop 'Rocky' steps
Mattel CEO resigns
Mattel Chairman and CEO Bryan Stockton has resigned after the struggling maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars reported fourth-quarter results that fell far short of analyst expectations.
Millions of GMO insects could be released in Florida Keys
Obama's Alaska plan draws angry response
Agricultural aviation?
'A storm the likes ... we have never seen before'
Not Mayberry anymore
Fate up for debate