US military launches humanitarian airdrop mission in Iraq
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The Pentagon denies reports that the US has also launched military strikes against Islamic State fighters
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Incumbent Walsh quits Montana Senate race
Dogged by accusations of plagiarism and trialing in the polls, Senator will still serve rest of term
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Poll: Undocumented immigrants
threaten American way of life
Seventy percent of Americans, and 86 percent of Republicans, say trend threatens U.S. culture, economy and beliefs
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First remains ID'd at Florida's Dozier School
Researchers said George Owen Smith's body was found in a hastily dug grave wrapped only in a burial shroud
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International
Ebola-hit African countries restrict travel
Restrictions follow reports that families are hiding sick relatives, abandoning bodies in streets
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Will Denton be the first city to ban fracking?
In November, Denton will vote on whether to ban the controversial method, but is the city legally allowed to do that?
U.S.
Could we see a World War III?
New York Times columnist Roger Cohen says the numerous conflicts around the world are raising concerns
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Hawaii to see first hurricane in 22 years
Hurricane Iselle was supposed to weaken, but retained its strength; another storm, Hurricane Julio, is right behind it
International
US, Russia renew Cold War rivalry
As two powers squabble over Ukraine, Moscow seeks to broker Middle East peace plan
U.S.
State police to combat Chicago gun violence
They are partnering with state police to put more boots on the ground in high crime neighborhoods
U.S.
Gay marriage foes have their day in court
Three-judge federal panel hears appeals on six cases from four states as they make a probable journey to Supreme Court
International
Snowden gets 3-year Russian residency permit
Snowden could apply for citizenship after living in Russia for five years, in 2018, but he hasn't decided if he'll stay
Science
Costs have delayed Ebola vaccine for years
Promising treatments have never been tested on humans because of expense, not lack of potential
Environment
Climate change threatens Yosemite
The California national park grapples with a hot, dry future
International
Tribunal convicts Khmer Rouge leaders
Nuon Chea, Khieu Samphan sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity during rule of Cambodia in late 1970s
U.S.
Target endorses marriage equality
Retailer signs court brief backing same-sex marriage in a current case, four years after supporting same-sex union foe
International
Chinese city bans beards, veils on buses
Wearing of headscarves and niqabs also banned from public buses for security reasons in city in Muslim-majority region
U.S.
Walgreens keeps HQ, profits in US
The Deerfield, Illinois company's reincorporation abroad would have slashed its tax bill
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