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House rejects debt limit increase without cuts

AP – 1 hr 46 mins ago

WASHINGTON – House Republicans dealt defeat to their own proposal for a $2.4 trillion increase in the nation's debt limit Tuesday, a political gambit designed to reinforce a demand for spending cuts to accompany any increase in government borrowing. Full Story »

A helicopter-escorted convoy of police vehicles with flashing blue lights possibly carrying Ratko Mladic leaves Rotterdam Airport, Netherlands, Tuesda

Mladic spending night in isolation at UN prison

AP – 2 hrs 55 mins ago

Slideshow: War crimes suspect Ratko Mladic

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AP Exclusive: Boy in Mladic video looks back

AP – 2 hrs 55 mins ago

Slideshow: Boy in iconic footage remembers Mladic moment

U.S. arms makers said to be bleeding secrets to cyber foes Reuters – Tue May 31, 7:24 pm ET
Jurors hear 911 call reporting Caylee Anthony gone Reuters – Tue May 31, 8:10 pm ET
Google says was rebuffed as partner by Facebook Reuters – 56 mins ago
Number of missing from Joplin tornado drops to 10 Reuters – 42 mins ago
Statue of King Tut's Grandfather Discovered LiveScience.com – 41 mins ago
Killer bacteria claims victims in Germany, Sweden Reuters – Tue May 31, 11:13 am ET
Cellphones a 'possible' carcinogen — like coffee AP – Tue May 31, 5:56 pm ET

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Despite crisis, Caltrain plans record spending 1 hr 41 mins ago
New project opens tidal action at Alviso between bay and Guadalupe River Tue May 31, 8:51 pm ET
Morgan Hill police looking in San Jose for man who led them on high-speed chase Tue May 31, 8:20 pm ET
Apple: What will Steve Jobs have to say about new iCloud service? Tue May 31, 7:20 pm ET
1-month-old kidnapped at Morgan Hill food bank found Tue May 31, 6:50 pm ET

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Mladic spending night in isolation at UN prison

2 hrs 55 mins ago

Assad grants amnesty for political 'crimes' Tue May 31, 4:04 pm ET
Filipino clan leader pleads not guilty to massacre 51 mins ago
North, south Sudan agree to demilitarized border Tue May 31, 7:40 pm ET
Afghan president seeks to limit NATO airstrikes 2 hrs 55 mins ago

U.S. News

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Defense: Mumbai attacks witness lied to FBI, judge

1 hr 40 mins ago

Staff safety pressed after 2nd attack at NYC hotel Tue May 31, 8:37 pm ET
9 days after tornado, rebuilding begins in Joplin Tue May 31, 7:55 pm ET
Obama to award Medal of Honor to Army sergeant 2 hrs 25 mins ago
Levees going up to protect South Dakota cities 1 hr 46 mins ago

Politics

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House rejects debt limit increase without cuts

1 hr 44 mins ago

GOP questions federal rules on healthier eating 2 mins ago
Palin visits Trump in NYC while on her motor tour 1 hr 38 mins ago
Christie tells Iowa donors he's still not running 36 mins ago
House panel votes to cut farm subsidies 1 hr 32 mins ago

Business

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Asian markets rise as post-quake Japan recovers

2 mins ago

Govt cuts rates for hard-to-insure patients 2 hrs 14 mins ago
South African regulators allow Wal-Mart deal Tue May 31, 6:46 pm ET
Cities that weathered housing bust now suffering Tue May 31, 5:40 pm ET
Stocks end a down month on an up note Tue May 31, 6:55 pm ET

Science

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One shuttle leaving orbit, another en route to pad

1 hr 8 mins ago

Chile TV: Secret report suggests Allende murdered Tue May 31, 4:43 pm ET
Sturgeon's death highlights threat to ancient fish Tue May 31, 12:01 am ET
Frog dissections go virtual at California school Tue May 31, 3:01 am ET
Study: Eastern wolves are hybrids with coyotes Tue May 31, 3:09 pm ET

Technology

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Cellphones a 'possible' carcinogen — like coffee

Tue May 31, 5:56 pm ET

Steve Jobs to deliver Apple keynote next week Tue May 31, 6:09 pm ET
Sony continues to restore PlayStation service Tue May 31, 1:28 pm ET
DC Comics to relaunch most titles at No. 1 Tue May 31, 6:31 pm ET
How much longer can photographic film hold on? Tue May 31, 3:36 pm ET

Health

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Cellphones a 'possible' carcinogen — like coffee

Tue May 31, 5:56 pm ET

Study: Link of virus chronic fatigue false alarm Tue May 31, 3:09 pm ET
Severity of Europe E. coli outbreak stuns experts Tue May 31, 6:28 pm ET
Hospitals hunt substitutes as drug shortages rise Tue May 31, 3:03 am ET
Man celebrates 85 years of living with diabetes Sun May 29, 8:50 pm ET

Entertainment

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Assembly votes to extend film production tax break

Tue May 31, 8:29 pm ET

'Hangover' has weekend binge with $103.4M debut Tue May 31, 5:21 pm ET
NBC's `The Voice' scores post-Super Bowl slot Tue May 31, 5:38 pm ET
Musical based on novel 'Carrie' returns from dead Tue May 31, 6:41 pm ET
At 81, Plummer still relishing the actor's life Tue May 31, 6:33 pm ET

Travel

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Cruise ship passengers injured in Gibraltar blast

2 hrs 50 mins ago

Jamaica luring more tourists from South America 2 hrs 54 mins ago
Plane returns after fistfight between passengers 2 hrs 55 mins ago
Bus co. in Va. fatal crash had fatigue violations 2 hrs 59 mins ago
Hawaii visitor spending increases 17.8 percent Tue May 31, 8:57 pm ET

Sports

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James scores 24, Heat take Game 1 over Dallas

9 mins ago

New Lakers coach Brown says it's still Kobe's team Tue May 31, 8:17 pm ET
AP Source: McCourt makes Dodgers payroll Tue May 31, 6:46 pm ET
Woods' race to catch Jack depends on wounded knee Tue May 31, 6:17 pm ET
Morocco police violently disperse protests Sun May 29, 5:12 pm ET

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Malta backs introduction of divorce in referendum

Tue May 31, 10:58 am ET

Infamous tax man faces new trial over fake passport Tue May 31, 10:57 am ET
Police hunt for "Goldilocks" Fri May 27, 12:36 pm ET
FBI says "mullet bandit" holds up another bank Thu May 26, 8:54 am ET
Phone app tells tales on murderer Thu May 26, 8:55 am ET

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Opinion

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Repealing tax breaks for oil companies: common sense vs. congressional thuggery

Mon May 30, 9:00 am ET

Rise of 'missing girls' in India and China Fri May 27, 3:26 pm ET
Mladic arrest: Has the West now learned not to be impartial on war crimes? Fri May 27, 11:18 am ET
The big lie that Obama can't lead is crumbling Fri May 27, 10:16 am ET
Why didn't Japan send a thank-you note to Taiwan? One word: Beijing. Fri May 27, 9:00 am ET

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