Tuesday, December 17, 2013

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White House rejects Snowden amnesty

The White House rules out any amnesty for Edward Snowden, as a federal judge rules US government snooping on phone calls may be unconstitutional.

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Obama's healthcare 'lie of the year'

Politifact rates Barack Obama's "if you like your health plan, you can keep it" statement its Lie of the Year. Conservatives say the recognition comes too late.

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Canada minister 'sorry' for remarks

Canada's industry minister apologises after his suggestion it is not the Canadian government's job to feed hungry children sparks an uproar.

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VIDEO: Prison visits via video for families

What happens when video chat replaces in-person jail visits?

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Bad SantaCon: A drunken holiday fest

SantaCon has become a holiday tradition. What happens when our cities are overrun by drunken Santas and their elf friends?

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US homeland security chief confirmed

Former senior Pentagon lawyer Jeh Johnson is confirmed as the fourth director of the US Department of Homeland Security.

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Canadian-style conspiracy

Is Canada more accepting of 9/11 conspiracy theories than US?

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Coen film lauded by Toronto critics

Coen brothers film Inside Llewyn Davies is awarded best film by the Toronto Film Critics Association and best actor for Oscar Isaac.

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Nirvana to enter rock Hall of Fame

Nirvana, Kiss and Peter Gabriel are among the acts set to be inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

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India and US row over diplomat

Senior Indian government officials refuse to meet a visiting US Congressional delegation amid a worsening row over the alleged ill-treatment of an Indian diplomat in the US.

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Isaf soldiers killed in Afghan crash

Six international soldiers are killed in a crash involving an aircraft in southern Afghanistan, says the Nato-led Isaf coalition.

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US businessman escapes Bolivia

An American businessman detained in Bolivia without charge for more than two years has escaped back to the US, officials in both countries say.

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US budget deal clears Senate hurdle

A US budget bill easily passes a Senate procedural vote, all but assuring its approval this week and lowering the threat of a new government shutdown.

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Florida KKK school name to change

A majority-black Florida high school named after one of the first leaders of the Ku Klux Klan is to get a new title.

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