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VA adds 1,000 mental health professionals to staff
The Veterans Affairs Department said Monday it has added more than 1000…

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Military benefits extended to same-sex partners
The Defense Department is not extending some housing benefits to same-sex…

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Syrian rebels preparing for advance on capital
Syrian rebels brought their fight within a mile of the heart of Damascus on…

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Cardinal Wuerl: Pope's Timing 'Appropriate'
Cardinal Donald Wuerl the Archbishop of Washington answered questions about…

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DC Catholics: 'Surprised' by Pope's Abdication
Some Catholics in Washington DC expressed their surprise that Pope Benedict…

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China jails 1, detains 70 to quell Tibet protests
A Chinese court sentenced a Tibetan man to 13 years in prison Friday for…

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Lawmakers consider regulating drone strikes
CIA Director-designate John Brennan's vigorous defense of drone strikes to…

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Syrian rebels shut down key Damascus highway
Rebels pushed forward in their battle with the Syrian army in Damascus on…

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China detains 70 in crackdown on Tibet protests
China's government says it has detained 70 people in ethnic Tibetan areas as…

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Scouts face pressure before vote on no-gays policy
It promises to be a campaign as passionate and dramatic as any big election.…

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CIA pick avoids calling waterboarding torture
The White House's pick for CIA chief says the harsh interrogation technique…

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Egyptians abuzz over prime minister's breast talk
Egypt's prime minister faced uproar derision and even lawsuits Thursday…

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South Africans called to action on raped teenager
The chime sounds every four minutes on the radio station reminding listeners…

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After fatwas, security hiked for Egypt opposition
One hardline Muslim cleric on an Egyptian TV station justified sexual…

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Senate poised to renew Violence Against Women Act
Senators tussled Thursday over whether Indian authorities should be able to…

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Tunisia Islamists say no new gov't as crisis grows
Tunisia sank deeper into political crisis Thursday as the ruling Islamist…

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Islamic summit backs Syria dialogue
Leaders at an Islamic summit on Thursday urged a dialogue between the Syrian…

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Brennan defends drone strikes, even on Americans
CIA Director-designate John Brennan strongly defended anti-terror attacks by…

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Avant Healthcare settles discrimination complaint
The Justice Department and Avant Healthcare Professionals LLC have resolved…

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US consumer debt up in Dec. on student, auto loans
Americans stepped up borrowing in December to buy cars and attend school. But…

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