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The District of Columbia defied threats from Congress and moved forward Thursday with legalizing possession of marijuana after a voter-approved initiative.More >>
The District of Columbia defied threats from Congress and moved forward Thursday with legalizing possession of marijuana after a voter-approved initiative.More >>
By The Associated Press A swath of the South was feeling the effects of another round of winter weather Thursday morning.More >>
By The Associated Press A swath of the South was feeling the effects of another round of winter weather Thursday morning.More >>
America's fondness for Labrador retrievers is still setting records, but bulldogs are breaking new ground.More >>
America's fondness for Labrador retrievers is still setting records, but bulldogs are breaking new ground.More >>
A commuter train's on-board camera captured a fiery crash with a pickup truck abandoned by its driver, and federal investigators say the video could give a big boost to the search for a cause.More >>
A commuter train's on-board camera captured a fiery crash with a pickup truck abandoned by its driver, and federal investigators say the video could give a big boost to the search for a cause.More >>
The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether to override state laws blocking city-owned broadband companies from expanding and competing with commercial Internet providers.More >>
The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether to override state laws blocking city-owned broadband companies from expanding and competing with commercial Internet providers.More >>
Lawyers for a young mother accused of killing her 5-year-old son by force-feeding him salt decided not to call her as a witness and will make their final argument to the jury.More >>
Lawyers for a young mother accused of killing her 5-year-old son by force-feeding him salt decided not to call her as a witness and will make their final argument to the jury.More >>
Authorities say the three officers involved in the death of unarmed Mexican man in Washington state fired 17 shots, including five or six that struck the former orchard worker.More >>
The three officers involved in the death of an unarmed Mexican man in Washington state fired 17 shots, including several that struck the former orchard worker but none that hit him in the back, a task force spokesman said...More >>
This week's federal trial of a former Democratic powerbroker is expected to shed light on the maneuvering behind a multibillion-dollar megamall project that has languished for more than a decade at New...More >>
This week's federal trial of a former Democratic powerbroker is expected to shed light on the maneuvering behind a multibillion-dollar megamall project that has languished for more than a decade at New Jersey's...More >>
Authorities say two men who were part of a plan to support the Islamic State group were vocal about their commitment and desire to be part of the extremist organization.More >>
Two men arrested on charges of plotting to help the Islamic State group were vocal both online and in personal conversations about their commitment and desire to join the extremists, with one of them speaking of shooting...More >>
A doctor who contracted the deadly Ebola virus but rode the subway system and dined out before he recovered from it said the media and politicians could have done a better job by educating people on the science of...More >>
A doctor who contracted the deadly Ebola virus and rode the subway system and dined out before he developed symptoms said the media and politicians could have done a better job by educating people on the science of it...More >>
Texas attorney general argues marriage license of gay couple allowed to wed is voidMore >>
Texas attorney general argues marriage license of gay couple allowed to wed is voidMore >>
'Superbug' outbreak at hospital raises questions about medical tool and cleaning processMore >>
'Superbug' outbreak at hospital raises questions about medical tool and cleaning processMore >>
'Superbug' outbreak at hospital raises questions about medical tool and cleaning processMore >>
'Superbug' outbreak at hospital raises questions about medical tool and cleaning processMore >>
Sea lion pup hops on back of kayak, hitches ride with family in CaliforniaMore >>
Sea lion pup hops on back of kayak, hitches ride with family in CaliforniaMore >>
'Carnival' in New Orleans: Mardi Gras brings parades, partying, trinkets thrown from floatsMore >>
'Carnival' in New Orleans: Mardi Gras brings parades, partying, trinkets thrown from floatsMore >>
New hope for deaf children: Brainstem implant surgery aims to help them learn to hear, talkMore >>
New hope for deaf children: Brainstem implant surgery aims to help them learn to hear, talkMore >>
In sunrise surveillance, California authorities target theft of cardboard fetching $100 a tonMore >>
In sunrise surveillance, California authorities target theft of cardboard fetching $100 a tonMore >>
Thousands expected at funeral for 3 people fatally shot near University of North CarolinaMore >>
Thousands expected at funeral for 3 people fatally shot near University of North CarolinaMore >>
By ABDI GULED
Associated Press
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - A Somali police officer says that at least three mortars landed inside Somalia's heavily fortified presidential palace compound.
Al-Shabab claimed the responsibility for the shelling, according the group's radio station, Andulus. Al-Shabab is an Islamic extremist group in Somalia.
There was no immediate word if Thursday's attack caused any casualties or damage. The area was sealed off by security forces and journalists could not approach
Capt. Mohamed Hussein says that two more mortars struck a residential area near the state house which houses Somali president, prime minister and speaker of the parliament.
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Mortar shells land by Somalia's presidential palace
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