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Senior Labrador retriever walks 30 miles to return home: Owners …A senior black Labrador retriever hasn't had a very pampered life so far, and her luck doesn't seem to …Examiner
HSBC terminates Gaza-linked Islamic charity’s account and othersHSBC has written to an array of UK-based Islamic charitable organizations, one of which has done …RT
Bolivia declares Israel a terrorist stateLa Paz (AFP) - Bolivia on Wednesday renounced a visa exemption agreement with Israel in protest …Yahoo News
UN Official Chris Gunness Breaks Down On Air After School …After a United Nations-run school sheltering more than 3,000 Palestinians was shelled early …The Huffington Post
Republicans fight to keep tax breaks for companies moving jobs …Senate Republicans once again showed their stellar values by filibustering a bill that would have cut …Daily Kos
U.N. Says ‘Evidence’ Points to Israel in Gaza School AttackUNITED NATIONS — Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that “all available …New York Times
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UN Official, No Stranger to Conflict, Breaks Down Over 'Appalling' …As spokesman for the the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Chris Gunness has certainly …Mashable1,073 Tweets
Wolves talking Love only with CavsThe Minnesota Timberwolves presently are engaged in serious Kevin Love trade talks with no teams …ESPN1,335 Tweets
Everton sign Lukaku for club-record feeEverton have signed Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku for a club-record fee of £28m. The Belgian …FIFA460 Tweets
Mark Cuban for president?(CNN)-- I'm sure you think you know him. He's everywhere: on that TV show; courtside; making …CNN638 Tweets
Businessman Says Governor’s Wife Sought MoneyRICHMOND, Va. — The wealthy businessman at the heart of the government’s case alleging that …New York Times381 Tweets
Henry Siegman, Leading Voice of US Jewry, on Gaza: Dream of …Henry Siegman, Rabbi and President of the U.S./Middle East Project. He is the former executive …Democracy Now!6,483 Tweets
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U.S.

EXCLUSIVE: Report reveals ‘disturbing trend’ of brazen attacks …EXCLUSIVE: A game warden hit in the head with a rock while trying to seize a raft. Police officers wounded in an hours-long standoff …FOX News
Suspect Held After Minnesota Officer Killed During Traffic StopA suspect in the fatal shooting of a West St. Paul, Minnesota, police officer today during a routine traffic stop is being held at a local …ABC News
NYC correction officer dead, instructor critically injured in Long Island …A New York City correction officer died and another person was critically injured Wednesday afternoon on Long Island after a skydiving …New York Daily News
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World

Landslide buries Indian village; at least 24 deadMALIN, India (AP) — Rescue workers and desperate villagers dug through deep mud, rocks and the debris of shattered homes …Chron
U.N. Blames Israel for Shelter Attack"Children were killed as they slept next to their parents," said Mr. Krahenbuhl. A guard at the school was killed. Mr. Krahenbuhl …Wall Street Journal
In Gaza, 11 members of a Palestinian family are killed in a single strikeJABALYA, Gaza Strip — The Balatas, like many Palestinian families, disliked Israel but also sought to distance themselves from …Washington Post
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Entertainment

Star witness for foes of Corcoran Gallery breakup entertains court …Philanthropist Wayne Reynolds, the star witness for the group trying to block the plan to break up the Corcoran Gallery of Art, led a …Washington Post
‘Teen Mom 2”s Jenelle And Nathan Have Separation Anxiety …Jenelle and Nathan began preparing for their biggest relationship hurdle yet on “Teen Mom 2“: a month-long separation when the …MTV
Ashley Williams Expecting First ChildAshley Williams will soon meet her baby: she’s pregnant! The actress, who played Victoria on How I Met Your Mother, and husband …People
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Outsourcing scientific tests aids biotech startupsAnvil Biosciences has five employees, no venture funding and no product. Until recently, it squeezed into a 1,800-square-foot incubator …San Francisco Gate
Samsung Electronics downbeat on third quarter prospects as profits …SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. on Thursday reported its worst quarterly profit in two years and flagged uncertain …Yahoo News
Mars conference summarizes search for lifeWith ample evidence of past habitability, Mars is the focal point for NASA’s search for clues to the existence, past or present, of …The Space Reporter
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Business

Bouncing Back, Economy Grew 4% for QuarterThe United States economy rebounded strongly in the second quarter of the year, shaking off the negative effects of an unusually harsh …New York Times
Argentina falls into default after talks failA breakdown in talks between Argentina and U.S. creditors late Wednesday has sent the country tumbling into its second default in 13 …USA Today
Growth Rebound Stokes Fed DebateOn GDP, a Word of Caution on the Revisions There's a reasonable chance the 4% 2Q GDP number will change. Consider what has …Wall Street Journal
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Politics

Rand Paul speaks to young libertariansWASHINGTON — Sen. Rand Paul, a potential 2016 presidential candidate, urged young activists Wednesday night to join in a …USA Today
GOP-led House authorizes lawsuit against Obama(CNN)-- The Republican-led House approved a resolution on Wednesday authorizing Speaker John Boehner to sue President Barack …CNN
‘Pension Smoothing’: The Gimmick Both Parties in Congress LoveThe Federal Highway Trust Fund is set to run out of money. If Congress does not put more money in the fund by Friday, the federal …New York Times
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Sports

Brennan: What Ravens' Ray Rice, NFL should do nowOut of the hundreds of NFL interviews that will take place over the next two days as training camps chug along and the year's first …USA Today
End near for Jon Lester, John Lackey at trade deadline?At 7:10 last night, some 21 hours before the non-waiver trade deadline, Jon Lester — John Lackey, too, for that matter — was still …Boston Herald
Mets Rout Phillies, Making Their Case Ahead of DeadlineFor almost a month, General Manager Sandy Alderson had stressed the importance of these games as he evaluated where the Mets …New York Times
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Health

Insomnia can Increase the Risk of Depression in TeensStatistics show that millions around the world are affected by insomnia: a sleep disorder that's characterized by difficulties staying or …Science World Report
Panel recommends sweeping change in doctor training systemAn expert panel recommended Tuesday completely overhauling the way government pays for the training of doctors, saying the current …St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Banks of Blood and SpermThe word "bank" typically refers to financial institutions, large and small, from the storefront where you go to cash your checks to the …Yahoo Finance
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Ashburn, Virginia
Judge Upholds Ashburn Murder Suspect Castillo's Release On BondBraulio Castillo, the Ashburn man accused of killing his estranged wife in March, has spent the past two months in the Loudoun Adult …Leesburg Today
Ashburn Murder Suspect Castillo Released On Bond; Prosecutors Again Seek RevocationBraulio Castillo, the Ashburn man accused of killing his estranged wife in March, has spent the past two months in the Loudoun Adult Detention Center, but he was released Tuesday afternoon on a $2 …Leesburg Today
Loudoun Water Provides Update On Reservoir Plans TonightLoudoun Water leaders say they ultimately intend to manage the reservoir as a drinking water resource while also permitting public uses. Tonight’s informational meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Stone Hill …Leesburg Today
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