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3 Dead, Suspect Held In Shootings At Colorado Planned Parenthood

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3 Dead, Suspect Held In Shootings At Colorado Planned Parenthood

November 27, 2015 • The dead included one police officer from a local university. At least nine other people were hurt, including four police officers.

Hollande Calls Attacks An ISIS 'Act Of War' As Paris Is Locked Down

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Hollande Calls Attacks An ISIS 'Act Of War' As Paris Is Locked Down

November 14, 2015 • France has reinstated border controls that Europe had abandoned in recent years as they reel from Friday night's terrorist attacks that left at least 129 dead.

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Paris Attacks: What We Know On Saturday

November 14, 2015 • As France copes with shocking violence, the death toll from Friday night's attacks is not yet final and details are beginning to emerge about the attackers.

Election Day: No Legal Pot In Ohio; Democrats Lose In The South

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Election Day: No Legal Pot In Ohio; Democrats Lose In The South

November 3, 2015 • It's an "off year," but there still were notable initiatives and races around the country. Republicans kept control of the governor's mansion in Kentucky and the Legislature in Virginia.

Wright And The Rookie Lead Mets: World Series Game 3 In Numbers And Images

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Wright And The Rookie Lead Mets: World Series Game 3 In Numbers And Images

October 30, 2015 • New York veteran David Wright knocks in four runs and rookie starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard settles down after the second inning give the Mets their first win in this World Series.

Cueto's Complete Domination: World Series Game 2 In Numbers And Images

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Cueto's Complete Domination: World Series Game 2 In Numbers And Images

October 28, 2015 • Starting pitcher Johnny Cueto pitched all nine innings for the Royals, giving the bullpen a break after Game 1's 14-inning marathon. He allowed two singles and three walks in the complete game.

A Long Night In Kansas City: World Series Game 1 In Numbers And Images

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A Long Night In Kansas City: World Series Game 1 In Numbers And Images

October 28, 2015 • In the longest opening match in World Series history, the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets, 5 to 4.

2 Wild Cards, 2 Home Teams Shut Out: Cubs Blank Pirates To Advance

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo hoists starting pitcher Jake Arrieta aloft after he finished a complete-game shutout of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League wild card game Wednesday in Pittsburgh. Arrieta struck out 11 while giving up four hits and no walks. Gene J. Puskar/AP hide caption

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2 Wild Cards, 2 Home Teams Shut Out: Cubs Blank Pirates To Advance

October 7, 2015 • Three runs batted in by rookie Kyle Schwarber and a four-hit complete game thrown by Jake Arrieta get the Cubs to the Divisional Series, where they'll face longtime foes the St. Louis Cardinals.

Astros Drop Yankees, Advance In Baseball Playoffs For First Time Since '05

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Astros Drop Yankees, Advance In Baseball Playoffs For First Time Since '05

October 6, 2015 • Houston got home runs from Colby Rasmus and Carlos Gomez and gave up just three hits to New York in the wild card game. They'll take on the Kansas City Royals in the American League Divisional Series.

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Pharmaceutical Firms Back Off Big Price Hikes Following Critical Coverage

September 22, 2015 • New York Times coverage of companies' purchases of generic drugs and subsequent huge increases in their cost led to loud criticism, calls for price caps and falling stock prices.

Thumbs Down: Facebook Finally Will Add A 'Dislike' Mechanism

This thumbs up or "like" icon at the Facebook main campus in Menlo Park, Calif., may soon have a neighbor. Founder Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday that the social network soon would test a long-requested "dislike" type of button. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Thumbs Down: Facebook Finally Will Add A 'Dislike' Mechanism

September 15, 2015 • You've seen it when a friend posts sad news on Facebook — someone clicks the "like" button, then comments that he isn't, in fact, pleased with the misfortune. Soon, there could be a better option.

British Airways Jet Catches Fire On Runway, Sparking Emergency Exit

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British Airways Jet Catches Fire On Runway, Sparking Emergency Exit

September 8, 2015 • An engine on a plane at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas caught fire as it was preparing for takeoff. All passengers and crew escaped, though 14 people were injured in the rush to get out.

Serena Tops Venus In U.S. Open Match, Moves Closer To Grand Slam

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Serena Tops Venus In U.S. Open Match, Moves Closer To Grand Slam

September 8, 2015 • Williams defeated her big sister 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. It keeps alive her quest to win each of the year's major tournaments, the first time the feat would be accomplished since Steffi Graf did it in 1988.

Obama Focuses On Native Issues, Climate Change As He Starts Alaska Visit

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Obama Focuses On Native Issues, Climate Change As He Starts Alaska Visit

August 31, 2015 • The arctic is the fastest-warming region on the planet, the president noted, adding the U.S., as the world's biggest economy and second-biggest carbon emitter, played a role in that.

Tropical Storm Erika Falls Apart; Dominica Deaths At 20

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Tropical Storm Erika Falls Apart; Dominica Deaths At 20

August 29, 2015 • The storm caused devastating flooding and landslides on the tiny island earlier this week, but poses less of a threat to Florida, according to National Weather Service forecasts.