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US responses to NKorea nuke, missile tests will upset China

US responses to NKorea nuke, missile tests will upset China

The satellite launched on Saturday by North Korea is “tumbling in orbit” around 300 miles above earth, USA officials told CBS News.

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European markets enjoy modest bounce at the open

European markets enjoy modest bounce at the open

The country’s main index, the Kospi, ended the day 1.4% lower. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.2 percent to 18,319.58. The index posted a loss of 5% for the week.

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Babies’ eye damage and Zika? Brazil study suggests a link

Babies’ eye damage and Zika? Brazil study suggests a link

In a search for possible causes behind the uptick in microcephaly cases, doctors pointed out that seventeen of the cases correlated to mothers who had been infected with the Zika

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Parades, floats, costumes mark Fat Tuesday in New Orleans

Parades, floats, costumes mark Fat Tuesday in New Orleans

It’s wall-to-wall people and all walks of life on New Orleans most famous street. “I didn’t know I needed to bring long underwear”.

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Udall Disappointed In Unprecedented Supreme Court Decision To Halt Clean Power Plan

Udall Disappointed In Unprecedented Supreme Court Decision To Halt Clean Power Plan

The Supreme Court took the side of the opposing states by issuing a “stay” against the Environmental Protection Agency’s new mandates on carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

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Saudi envoy: Aid groups in Yemen urged to ‘be careful’

Saudi envoy: Aid groups in Yemen urged to ‘be careful’

Iran and Saudi Arabia must overcome years of strained relations and work for stability in Syria and the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif said on Friday.

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Tim Tebow Foundation hosts prom night for people with special needs

Tim Tebow Foundation hosts prom night for people with special needs

Her escort was Placer High School Junior Nathan Watkins. Kiger, a special needs educator, jumped at the opportunity.

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Snow, freezing rain, and sleet possible Sunday

Snow, freezing rain, and sleet possible Sunday

Most of the state, including Little Rock and central Arkansas, are likely to see a light rain Saturday night through parts of Sunday before turning into heavier showers Monday, Clarke

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UAE says ready to send ground troops to Syria

UAE says ready to send ground troops to Syria

Meanwhile, the US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Saudi counterpart Adel Al-Jubeir said that their countries would seek to reach an immediate cease-fire in Syria at global talks

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Carter expects NATO endorsement of anti-IS campaign plan

Carter expects NATO endorsement of anti-IS campaign plan

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, who has been under pressure to shore up support from Sunni Arab allies to fight the Islamic State group, on Thursday welcomed a commitment from

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House panel calls governor, EPA chief to testify on Flint

House panel calls governor, EPA chief to testify on Flint

“Any information would be greatly appreciated, because it looks as if we will be starting the plant up tomorrow and are being pushed to start distributing water as soon as

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Kerry takes aim at Russia over Ukraine and Syria

Kerry takes aim at Russia over Ukraine and Syria

MUNICH (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is sharply criticizing Russian Federation for its actions in Ukraine and Syria, accusing Moscow of “repeated aggression” in both places.

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