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Details: Written by Katie Zezima and Samantha Henry, Associated Press; Published: 06 January 2014

As Super Bowl 2014 approaches, N.J. task force prepares to prosecute sex traffickers

Details: Written by Donna Cassata Associated Press; Published: 06 January 2014

Congress faces a hefty list of unfinished business and a politically driven agenda in an election year that will determine control of the House and Senate.

Details: Written by Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press; Published: 03 January 2014

The government calls for Justice Sotomayor to lift her last-minute stay on the birth control mandate. Under Obamacare, insurance companies and employers must cover contraception, unless they ask for a religious exemption.

Details: Written by Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press; Published: 02 January 2014

Colorado's first day of legal marijuana sales brought buyers from all over the United States.

Details: Written by Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent; Published: 02 January 2014

Black Families depend on homeless shelters seven times more than Whites and one in four don't have enough food.

Details: Written by By Freddie Allen NNPA Washington Correspondent; Published: 30 December 2013

Despite the new healthcare law millions still have no health insurance

Details: Written by JENNIFER AGIESTA, Associated Press; Published: 30 December 2013

Poll: About a third of all Americans say 2013 was worse than 2012.

Details: Written by Helen Silvis; Published: 19 December 2013

If President Barack Obama follows even half of the recommendations urged by his advisory panel, the National Security Agency would significantly change the way it does business.

Details: Written by The Skanner Staff and The Associated Press; Published: 17 December 2013

Sen. Wyden praised the ruling that found the NSA’s massive collection phone records is unconstitutional. But experts say it may be overturned on appeal.

Details: Written by Associated Press; Published: 16 December 2013

Senator John McCain says the Obama administration has kept information from Congress about missing American Robert Levinson.

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