GOP letter to Iran deepens White House ire

An already heated battle between the Obama administration and Republicans over negotiations to curtail Tehran’s nuclear program grew more tense when 47 Republican senators sent a letter to Iran designed to kill any potential deal.

Letter from witness casts doubt on 2004 execution

New evidence suggests Johnny E. Webb testified in the murder case as part of a deal to have his own sentence reduced.

Rome's plan would corral prostitutes into tucked-away red-light districts. (AP)

Rome tries a new approach to deal with the world’s oldest profession

As prostitution soars, city officials are pitching a plan for “zones of tolerance,” but they are meeting resistance from the Catholic Church, the national government and the sex workers themselves.

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    Fla. Gov. Rick Scott. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

    Fla. Gov. Rick Scott. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

    Fla. scientist: Words 'climate change' cut from research

    The alleged censorship is part of a reported ban on use of the term by state government.

    A timeline of regulations on e-mails and the actions of Hillary Clinton

    A timeline of  regulations on e-mails and the actions of Hillary Clinton

    FACT CHECKER | The law to save non-government e-mails took effect two years after she stepped down.

    Remarkable twist of fate: Israel’s Arab political parties unite, gain clout

    Remarkable twist of fate: Israel’s Arab political parties unite, gain clout

    Arab Israelis could end up heading the third-largest political faction in Israel’s next parliament.

    Nigeria war expands as Chad, Niger send troops to fight Boko Haram

    Nigeria war expands as Chad, Niger send troops to fight Boko Haram

    The militant group that declared its allegiance to Islamic State has raised alarms in the region.

    How Ukraine became Ukraine: 1,300 years of shifting borders in 7 maps

    How Ukraine became Ukraine: 1,300 years of shifting borders in 7 maps

    WORLDVIEWS | Its overlapping histories have echoes in the current heated moment.

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    Rep. Donna Edwards starts Senate bid

    In video message sent to supporters, <br>Rep. Donna Edwards starts Senate bid

    She would be the nation’s fifth African American, and the first from Maryland, elected to the Senate.

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    Wall, Gortat help Wizards past Hornets

    Wall, Gortat help Wizards past Hornets

    Wall finished with 15 points and nine assists and Gortat had 20 points and seven rebounds.

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