Fresh clashes in Syria ahead of UN mission
Reports of violence near Damascus and across the country as UN team expected to monitor April 10 ceasefire deadline.
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Fresh clashes in Syria ahead of UN mission
Reports of violence near Damascus and across the country as UN team expected to monitor April 10 ceasefire deadline.
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Appellate court issues temporary stay on San Jose pension reform ballot measure
San Jose city workers on Thursday won a last-minute legal reprieve that stops the city's June 5 pension reform ballot measure from going to print -- for now. In a two-paragraph order, three judges of the 6th District Court of Appeal based in San Jose put on hold Wednesday's decision by a Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge overruling the unions' objections to the measure's title and wording.
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Connecticut poised to repeal death penalty
Connecticut was poised to become the 17th state to abolish the death penalty after the Senate passed a bill early Thursday repealing capital punishment. The 20-16 vote came at 2:05 a.m., after more than 10 hours of debate. The measure now moves to the House of Representatives, where it has broad support. Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has pledged to sign the bill once it reaches his desk.
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Afghanistan and US sign 'night raid' deal
Agreement purports to give Afghan military units greater control of controversial operations unpopular with locals.
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Tunnel linked to looming N. Korea nuclear test?
Satellite images reveal excavation around nuke test sites as North prepares rocket launch, above.
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Syria ramps up violence ahead of cease-fire
