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Use Of Term 'Shylock' Was A Poor Choice --Joe Biden

Sep 18, 2014 04:16 AM EDT

Vice President Joe Biden issued an apology on Wednesday for calling people who squeeze loans from U.S. military working overseas, saying that it was “poor choice of words.”

Sabotage Suspected In Death Of Dozens Of Syrian Children From Measles Vaccine

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Sep 18, 2014 01:35 AM EDT

More than 34 children were reported to have died painful deaths on Tuesday after being injected by contaminated measles vaccine in rebel-held Syria.

Wal-Mart Vice President Forced To Resign After Lying About Educational Qualifications

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Sep 18, 2014 01:08 AM EDT

Wal-Mart's Vice President for Communications, David Tovar, was asked to resign from the company after it learned that he lied about his educational qualifications.

Mitch McConnell Uses Obama and Guns in Response to Grimes’ Ad Campaign

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Sep 17, 2014 12:08 PM EDT

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell used president Obama and guns to respond to opponent, Alison Lundergan Grimes' ad campaign, in his re-election bid.

U.N. Announces Temporary Deal For Rebuilding Gaza Strip

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Sep 17, 2014 11:33 AM EDT

A United Nations diplomat announced on Tuesday a deal between Israel and Palestine to temporarily allow the import of building materials towards the rebuilding of the Gaza Strip.

Rep. Rick Nolan (D-Minn.), who opposes Obama's Iraq and Syria strategy.

Congress Scrutinizes Obama's ISIL strategy

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Sep 17, 2014 03:37 AM EDT

Democratic and Republican Party leaders said Tuesday that they support President Obama's decision to arm Syrian rebels against the Islamic State, a part of the president's strategy to combat the Middle Eastern insurgents.

Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey.

U.S. General Recommends Sending Ground Troops To Iraq

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Sep 17, 2014 12:32 AM EDT

A top U.S. military officer on Tuesday said if President Barack Obama's foreign policy fails, the United States may have to send ground troops to fight the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

Gender Gap Plays Role in New Hampshire, North Carolina Elections-- Polls

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Sep 16, 2014 04:13 PM EDT

Two recently conducted polls revealed that female voters supports Sen. Kay Hagan Senator Jeanne Shaheen in the senatorial race.

President Obama Awards Medal Of Honor To Bennie Adkins, Tells Gripping Vietnam War Story

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Sep 16, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama on Monday bestowed a Medal of Honor to retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins for his services during the Vietnam War in 1966.

Signal No. 8 Typhoon Disrupts Business in Hong Kong

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Sep 16, 2014 10:48 AM EDT

A strong typhoon bringing heavy rain and powerful winds hit Hong Kong on Tuesday, disrupting business in the city’s financial hub and resulted in the closing of the stock market earlier in the day

United Airlines Offers Buyout Packages Of Up To $100,000 For Flight Attendants

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Sep 16, 2014 10:26 AM EDT

United Airlines offers flight attendants $100,000 in voluntary buyout

Sen. Roderick Wright To Resign From State Senate Following Conviction

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Sep 16, 2014 02:15 AM EDT

California Democratic State Senator Roderick Wright said in a letter on Monday that he plans to step down from his position later this month following his conviction.

Shaheen Ties With Brown In New Hampshire Senate Race -Poll

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Sep 15, 2014 11:58 PM EDT

A poll revealed that former Massachusetts U.S. Senator Scott Brown has tied with incumbent New Hampshire U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen in his attempt to take her seat in the upcoming midterm elections.

FEMA Asks Hurricane Sandy Victims To Return Agency Funds

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Sep 11, 2014 01:45 PM EDT

Hundreds of victims of 2012's Superstorm Sandy have been asked by FEMA to return the US$6 million given to them is compensation, and thousands are expected to be asked the same.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Hospitalized, Diagnosed With Abdominal Tumor

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Sep 11, 2014 10:06 AM EDT

Toronto mayor Rob Ford was rushed to the hospital Wednesday after complaining about severe abdominal pain, Ford's family and Humber River Hospital staff confirmed.