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US claims to have killed 150 fighters in Somalia
WASHINGTON — (CNN) In a move to stop what the U.S. military says was an imminent threat against U.S. troops and African peacekeeping forces in Somalia, a U.S. drone strike in Somalia killed as m...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2016

Turkish court orders takeover of media group critical of government
ISTANBUL (CNN) — A court in Istanbul has appointed trustees to take control of a media group critical of the Turkish government, the country’s semi-official news agency has reported.The tr...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2016

‘Zootopia’ roars to biggest opening in Disney Animation history
WASHINGTON (CNN) — “Zootopia” is the king of this weekend’s box office jungle.The Disney animated film brought in an estimated $73.7 million at the North American box office th...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2016

Prisoners to Texas mom: Guards ignored pleas for help in son’s asthma death
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Anguish spiraled through Sandra Pinchback’s body like a corkscrew upon hearing that her son had died in prison from an asthma attack.Her grip on the phone loosened as sh...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2016

India’s big move into solar is already paying off
NEW DELHI (CNN) — India’s massive bet on solar power is paying off far earlier than anticipated.The price of solar power has plummeted in recent months to levels rivaling that of coal, pos...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2016

Secrecy rules for Supreme Court nominees: ‘I felt like a spy’
WASHINGTON (CNN) — When Sonia Sotomayor first learned that President Barack Obama was nominating her to the Supreme Court, the White House made an unusual request: instead of flying from New Yor...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2016

Homeless Alcoholics In Virginia Sue Over ‘Habitual Drunkard’ Law
John Matthews ROANOKE — (WMAL) If someone becomes addicted to alcohol, should that person lose some of his or her civil rights? A legal rights group has filed a class action suit in Virginia on ...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2016

WATCH: The Sheriff Rides Off – Manning To Retire From Football Today
DENVER — (CNN/WMAL) Peyton Manning has decided to go out on top after all. A month after winning his second Super Bowl ring when the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50...
Syndicated Author Mar 07, 2016

WATCH: Former First Lady Nancy Reagan Has Died. She Was 94
SIMI VALLEY, CA — (CNN) Former first lady Nancy Reagan, who joined her husband on a storybook journey from Hollywood to the White House, died Sunday. She was 94. Reagan died at her home in Los A...
Syndicated Author Mar 06, 2016

GOP Name Calling Undermines Anti-Bullying Efforts at Local Schools
https://www.wmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2016/03/FRI-AM-GOP-Bullying-Effect-on-Kids-Wrap-1.wavHeather CurtisWASHINGTON (WMAL) — The name-calling among GOP presidential candidates ...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2016
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