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Details: Written by Josh Lederman, Associated Press; Published: 12 November 2014

With the clock ticking on a worldwide climate treaty, the two countries are seeking to put their troubled history as environmental adversaries behind them

Details: Written by Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent; Published: 11 November 2014

U.S. Attorneys have created a Convictions Integrity Unit to re-evaluate felony cases

Details: Written by Matthew Daly, Associated Press; Published: 10 November 2014

VA Secretary Robert McDonald says the reorganization will make it easier for veterans to find services

Details: Written by Bill Barrow, Associated Press; Published: 10 November 2014

Republicans are poised to push conservative policies and resist the new healthcare law

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Details: Written by Mark Sherman, Associated Press; Published: 08 November 2014

President Obama: “a wonderful day for them and their families”

Details: Written by Kristen Wyatt, Associated Press; Published: 05 November 2014

Oregon, Alaska and Washington D.C. voted to legalize recreational marijuana Tuesday. Here is what they can expect based off Washington and Colorado

Details: Written by Ken Thomas and Nancy Benac of The Associated Press; Published: 05 November 2014

With a majority in both the US House and Senate Republicans can set agenda and block President’s appointments

Details: Written by David Espo, AP Special Correspondent; Published: 04 November 2014

Control of the Senate could change putting Republicans in charge of national policy during Obamas final two years

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Details: Written by Terry Shropshire Special to the NNPA from The Chicago Defender; Published: 03 November 2014

DA cites "demeanor" as proof defendant is violent .....

Details: Written by David Crary, AP National Writer; Published: 03 November 2014

The issues range from marijuana legalization and abortion to food labels and gun sales. Here are some of the notable measures

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