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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

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Beauty Pageant Will Allow Transgender Contestants In Historic First

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North Korea Launches Rocket

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North Korea Launches Rocket

WEAPON OF MASS DYSFUNCTION

FAIL: North Korean Missile Falls Into Sea Soon After Launch
U.N. Security Council To Meet Friday... Torpedoes Obama's Engagement Strategy
White House: North Korea 'Further Isolating Itself,' 'Threatens Regional Security'

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PAKISTAN TO USA: NO MORE DRONE STRIKES

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CALL TO ARMS
Romney Meets Gun Lobby, Attacks Obama – Who Has Done Nothing On Gun Control

Romney's Evolving History With The NRA

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