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Details: Written by Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press; Published: 25 April 2015

Opponents say it's unfair to military veterans who smoke

Details: Written by Eric Tucker, Associated Press; Published: 24 April 2015

In this Jan. 28, 2015 file photo, Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Lynch has won confirmation to serve as the nation's attorney general, ending months of delay. The vote was 56-43 in the Senate Thursday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Senate confirmation of Lynch, 55, makes her the first African-American woman to hold the position

Details: Written by Juliet Linderman, Curt Anderson, Associated Press; Published: 23 April 2015

Hundreds of protesters converged on Baltimore City Hall Thursday

Details: Written by Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press; Published: 22 April 2015

By using a super PAC Bush can avoid campaign finance limits

Details: Written by Steve Peoples, Associated Press; Published: 20 April 2015

When should we use military to enforce US goals?

Details: Written by Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press; Published: 19 April 2015

Some lawmakers, sensing a tipping point, are backing the parents and teachers who complain about 'high stakes' tests

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 18 April 2015

Watch Rachel Maddow interview VA Secretary Robert McDonald

Details: Written by Jill Colvin, Associated Press; Published: 15 April 2015

Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie also wants to cut benefits for wealthier seniors

Details: Written by Darlene Superville, Associated Press; Published: 15 April 2015

T Bone Burnett and Aretha Franklin entertained President Obama and the First Lady at a White House gospel evening Tuesday

Details: Written by Rebecca Santana, Associated Press; Published: 14 April 2015

The artist sang 'When A Man Loves a Woman,’ for many the definitive soul ballad

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