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07 23 2014

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Can Washington Help End Global Violence Against Women?

Details: Published: Monday, 16 June 2014 16:09; Written by Jazelle Hunt NNPA Washington Correspondent

Women at the ASAZA center in Mazabuka, Zambia

Humanitarian groups show interest but are skeptical because of U.S. own problematic record

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Tony Gwynn, Sweet-Swinging 'Mr. Padre,' Dies at 54

Details: Published: Monday, 16 June 2014 10:53; Written by Bernie Wilson, AP Sports Writer

In a rarity in pro sports, Gwynn played his whole career with the Padres, choosing to stay rather than leaving for bigger paychecks elsewhere

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50 Years Ago, 'Freedom Summer' Changed South, US

Details: Published: Monday, 16 June 2014 10:35; Written by Allen G. Breed, Sharon Cohen, AP National Writers

Opposition was brutal. Churches were bombed, volunteers were arrested, beaten — even murdered

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Sunni Militants Capture Iraqi City Near Syria

Details: Published: Monday, 16 June 2014 08:42; Written by Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Sameer N. Yacoub, Associated Press

John Kerry

Militants known as ISIS want to establish a Sunni state inspired by al Qaida

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Veterans Affairs Audit Finds Long Waits for Medical Care

Details: Published: Thursday, 12 June 2014 10:05; Written by Lisa Loving

Nine facilities in Oregon and Washington face federal investigations

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