Democrats seek repeal of ban on federal funding of abortion
By DAVID CRARY
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Police chief was surprised by violence after fatal shooting
By TODD RICHMOND Following a night of violence that left half a dozen businesses in flames, the Milwaukee police chief expressed surprise at the level of unrest that erupted after…
Russian warplanes take off from Iran to target IS in Syria
By NATALIYA VASILYEVA and BASSEM MROUE Russian warplanes took off on Tuesday from a base in Iran to target Islamic State fighters and other militants in Syria, Russia’s Defense Ministry…
Under heavy security, Catholic pilgrims visit Lourdes shrine
By IAIN SULLIVAN and ANGELA CHARLTON Catholic pilgrims from around the world, many sick or disabled, converged Monday at a shrine in the French town of Lourdes under exceptional security…
Water everywhere, Louisiana residents struggle for dry land
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN, MAX BECHERER and REBECCA SANTANA Barbara Manuel saw a flicker of sun and that gave her hope that the worst of the horrific flooding to hit southern…
DIVIDED AMERICA: Global warming polarizes more than abortion
By SETH BORENSTEIN Tempers are rising in America, along with the temperatures. Two decades ago, the issue of climate change wasn’t as contentious. The leading U.S. Senate proponent of taking…
1 person shot in Milwaukee protest but no repeat of riots
By TODD RICHMOND One person was shot and wounded during a second night of violent unrest in Milwaukee to protest the fatal shooting of a black man by police, but…
Rampaging South Sudan troops raped foreigners, killed local
By JASON PATINKIN The soldier pointed his AK-47 at the female aid worker and gave her a choice. “Either you have sex with me, or we make every man here…