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D.C. ranks fifth for terrorist hot spot, study says
2/2/12 3:21 PM
D.C. ranks fifth in the nation as a terrorist "hot spot," according to a new study.

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Government's no-fly list doubled last year
2/2/12 6:24 AM
The size of the U.S. government's secret list of suspected terrorists who are banned from flying to or within the U.S. has more than doubled in the past year.
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Obama makes push to ease mortgages refinances
2/1/12 12:26 PM
U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday called on Congress to make it easier for millions of homeowners to refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates.
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Michelle Obama to Jay Leno: Eat your greens!
2/1/12 8:08 AM
First Lady Michelle Obama was able to get Jay Leno to break his decades-long streak without eating vegetables during a visit on his show Tuesday evening. The visit is part of her "Let's Move!" campaign initiative.

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Space camp offers blind kids an out-of-world experience
1/30/12 10:25 AM
Matthew and his little brother Matthew, both blind, attend space camp. They operate shuttle simulators, work a NASA-like control room and even swim their way out of a sinking helicopter.
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300 arrested in daylong Occupy Oakland protests
1/29/12 9:37 AM
About 300 people were arrested Saturday during a chaotic day of Occupy protests.
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Cocaine seized at U.N.
1/27/12 7:54 AM
A shipment of 16 kilograms of cocaine was found last week at the United Nation's mail center, the U.N. said Thursday night.
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Panetta: US ground forces would be cut by 100,000
1/26/12 9:25 PM
Pentagon leaders outlined a plan Thursday for absorbing $487 billion in defense cuts over the coming decade by shrinking U.S. ground forces, slowing the purchase of a next-generation stealth fighter and retiring older planes and ships.
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NASA honors astronauts who lost their lives
1/26/12 1:21 PM
NASA on Thursday is remembering the astronauts who lost their lives for the space program. NASA head Charles Bolden, among others, were at Arlington National Cemetery to lay wreaths for those lost.
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Federal pay may be frozen, again
2/2/12 10:32 AM
Over two million federal workers may not be getting a pay raise in the foreseeable future because of a federal pay freeze.

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Boys Town provides home, support for D.C. children
2/1/12 6:25 PM
Thomas McGray is living proof that it takes a "village to raise a child." He is part of the Boys Town program in NE D.C.--a family-treatment program that gives children a safe home as they wait to reunite with their biological families.

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The biggest ever? Facebook preps for huge IPO
2/1/12 9:11 AM
The social network that began in Mark Zuckerberg's Harvard dorm room in 2004 may be on its way to a $100 billion valuation if Facebook's IPO lives up to some lofty expectations.
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Toddler Ayla Reynolds' blood found in father's home
1/30/12 12:12 PM
Some of the blood found in the Maine home of the father of a missing toddler belonged to the little girl, an official said. Ayla Reynolds, 20 months, was reported missing on Dec. 17 by her father, Justin DiPietro.

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Ariz. sergeant posts photo of Obama shirt with bullet holes
1/29/12 11:04 AM
The Secret Service says it's investigating a Peoria, Ariz., police sergeant who posted a photo on Facebook that shows a bullet-riddled T-shirt with the image of President Barack Obama.
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Britax car seat recalled for defective harness adjuster
1/27/12 4:28 PM
The NHTSA is unaware of any deaths or injuries related to the issue but the defect can result in ineffective safety harness straps.
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Wounded Warrior recovering from devastating wound
1/26/12 9:26 PM
A wounded Warrior is recovering from a devastating injury. His recovery is helped by a positive attitude and determination.
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Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Ca. to host 2013 Solar Decathlon
1/26/12 5:07 PM
Twenty teams from colleges and universities across the U.S. and from around the world will begin a two-year process to build solar-powered, highly energy-efficient homes that combine affordability, consumer appeal and design excellence.
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Taco Bell joins other top fas-food chains in offering breakfast
1/26/12 8:54 AM
Taco Bell on Thursday announced it is joining other top fast-food chains that offer breakfast options. The new menu is now available at almost 800 restaurants-mostly on the West Coast.

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