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Al Qaeda-linked militants capture Fallujah during violent outbreak

At least eight people reportedly were killed overnight as the Iraq army continues to battle Al Qaeda-linked militants to regain control over the western city of Fallujah, a Sunni insurgent stronghold during the U.S. war.

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Al Qaeda-linked militants capture Fallujah during violent outbreak

At least eight people reportedly were killed overnight as the Iraq army continues to battle Al Qaeda-linked militants to regain control over the western city of Fallujah, a Sunni insurgent stronghold during the U.S. war.

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NSA 'developing quantum computer'

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NSA 'developing quantum computer'

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Economists agree: Raising the minimum wage reduces poverty

Economists disagree on lots of things about the minimum wage. Except this point.

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A cloudy forecast

New report on climate change shows there's no time to waste.

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A Lonely Quest for Facts on Genetically Modified Crops

When a bill to ban genetically engineered crops on the island of Hawaii was introduced, doubts nagged at Greggor Ilagan, a councilman, about what the risks were, if any, of the crops.

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Tell Me Again, Why Did My Friends Die In Iraq?

I'll never know why they died. It sure wasn't for freedom, democracy, apple pie, or mom and dad back home.

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Fiscal Fever Breaks

The scolds may keep scolding, but they no longer control the conversation.

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NSA statement does not deny 'spying' on members of Congress

Agency responds to questions from Senator Bernie Sanders with statement citing 'same privacy protections as all US persons'

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U.S. judge asks: Why haven't the financial executives been prosecuted?

As the five-year statute of limitations approaches for the wrongdoing that bequeathed us the Great Recession, the question of why no high-level executives have been prosecuted becomes more urgent.

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NSA Doesn't Deny That It's Spying On Congress

Sen. Bernie Sanders got a really interesting answer to his question of whether NSA was spying on him.

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Idaho to take back control of privately run state prison

State will take over from Corrections Corporation of America, whose prison has been subject of multiple lawsuits

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This is your brain on religion: Uncovering the science of belief

From Pope Francis to Phil Robertson: Why are some people of faith generous — while others are nuts?

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2013 Iraq Weekly Update #4c:  Iraq Moves Toward Civil WarJanuary 26, 2013By Marisa SullivanThousands of Iraqis gathered in Fallujah on Saturday, 26 January, to bury the protesters killed the day