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The Rhodes Trust says 32 U.S. men and women have been named Rhodes Scholars and will enter Oxford University next October.More >>
The Rhodes Trust says 32 U.S. men and women have been named Rhodes Scholars and will enter Oxford University next October.More >>
Stormy weather across the West blamed in eight deaths moved steadily eastward, prompting alerts of wintry conditions in New Mexico and Texas.More >>
Stormy weather across the West blamed in eight deaths moved steadily eastward, prompting alerts of wintry conditions in New Mexico and Texas.More >>
A former South Carolina woman located in Australia is facing extradition back to the United States for taking her infant daughter from the Isle of Palms 20 years ago, federal authorities announced this week.More >>
A woman accused of abducting her infant daughter from South Carolina 20 years ago has been located in Australia and is facing extradition back to the United States to face charges, federal authorities announced this week.More >>
By The Associated Press Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" has grossed $70.5 million domestically and $64 million internationally, bringing its total to $135 million, the studio...More >>
"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" is a scorching hit at the box office.More >>
The company that employed the Washington Navy Yard shooter pulled his access to classified material for two days in August when mental health problems became evident, but restored it quickly and never told Navy...More >>
The company that employed the Washington Navy Yard shooter pulled his access to classified material for two days in August when mental health problems became evident, but restored it quickly and never told Navy officials...More >>
The U.S. West faced more stormy weather Saturday after a powerful system buffeted several states, stranding drivers in Nevada, forcing the postponement of sports games in Arizona, causing water rescues in...More >>
A powerful storm system that has caused hundreds of accidents across the Western U.S. has marched eastward with predictions of widespread snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds.More >>
A federal judge has given preliminary approval for a proposed settlement of a decades-old desegregation case involving Little Rock-area schools.More >>
After decades of court battles and $1 billion of government aid, one the nation's most historic school desegregation efforts might finally be nearing an end.More >>
The revelation that about 6,000 cases of suspected child abuse reported to an Arizona hotline were never investigated has cast a disturbing spotlight on a state department in disarray as officials call for...More >>
A scandal in which 6,000 child-abuse complaints in Arizona were filed away and never investigated illustrated what advocates say is a tragically common problem across the U.S.: Many child-protection agencies have crushing...More >>
A Texas woman accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors.More >>
A Texas woman accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors, a newspaper reported Saturday.More >>
The Zumba instructor whose prostitution case shocked a quiet seaside Maine community is about to be released from jail, bringing to a close a scandal featuring sex videos, adultery and a long client list that...More >>
The Zumba instructor who ran a prostitution business in which she videotaped unsuspecting clients so her business partner could watch from his office 100 miles away has been released from jail, bringing to a close a...More >>
Macy's Thanksgiving parade awash in float flaps involving killer whales, South Dakota beefMore >>
Macy's Thanksgiving parade awash in float flaps involving killer whales, South Dakota beefMore >>
$16 million lottery ticket bought in May still unclaimed in Florida, set to expireMore >>
$16 million lottery ticket bought in May still unclaimed in Florida, set to expireMore >>
Better forecasts, more warnings and church services spared lives in rare late-season tornadoesMore >>
Better forecasts, more warnings and church services spared lives in rare late-season tornadoesMore >>
'Her tissue is over my heart': Identical twins share breast cancer plus rare reconstructionMore >>
'Her tissue is over my heart': Identical twins share breast cancer plus rare reconstructionMore >>
Dolphins lineman Martin breaks silence with media, meets with NFL counsel in New YorkMore >>
Dolphins lineman Martin breaks silence with media, meets with NFL counsel in New YorkMore >>
2 nearly complete fossilized dinosaur skeletons to be auctioned in NYC for estimated $7M-$9MMore >>
2 nearly complete fossilized dinosaur skeletons to be auctioned in NYC for estimated $7M-$9MMore >>
Retailers open technology labs in Silicon Valley, hire top talent, create mobile appsMore >>
Retailers open technology labs in Silicon Valley, hire top talent, create mobile appsMore >>
Boston crime boss 'Whitey' Bulger gets life in prison, ending saga of corruption and murderMore >>
Boston crime boss 'Whitey' Bulger gets life in prison, ending saga of corruption and murderMore >>
Boston crime boss 'Whitey' Bulger gets life in prison, ending saga of corruption and murderMore >>
Boston crime boss 'Whitey' Bulger gets life in prison, ending saga of corruption and murderMore >>
Bodies buried in mass grave in typhoon-struck Philippine city as relief effort picks up paceMore >>
Bodies buried in mass grave in typhoon-struck Philippine city as relief effort picks up paceMore >>
GAO, Mali (AP) - Malians have begun voting in legislative elections amid heavy security highlighting fears the poll could be sabotaged by rebel attacks.
United Nations peacekeepers and Malian soldiers outnumbered voters in the northern city of Gao after polling stations opened Sunday.
Like the rest of northern Mali, Gao fell to rebel groups including Islamic extremists following a coup in March 2012. A French-led military intervention launched in January drove the rebels from major cities, and Malians elected Ibrahim Boubacar Keita as president in a peaceful election in August.
However, recent weeks have been marred by violence including the Nov. 2 slaying of two French radio journalists reporting in the northern city of Kidal.
Around 6.5 million people are eligible to vote in elections for 147 seats contested by more than 1,000 candidates.
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