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Afghan gov't halts talks with U.S. on security pact

Gov't cites "contradiction" between U.S. acts, statements on Taliban peace talks in halting in separate negotiations; Obama hopeful process "will still proceed"

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NSA foils sleeper agent

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John Miller reports on one of the terror plots unveiled in a hearing about NSA surveillance

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Handwriting 101

Treasury secretary's loopy signature is now less loopy

The signature Jack Lew will use for paper currency looks more like a signature and less like a series of ovals

Obama Answers Critics

President defends decisions on surveillance and Syria

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Defends NSA surveillance programs and his recent decision to provide military support to rebels in Syria's civil war

Dramatic Rescue

Chopper saves 2 teens stranded 8,000 feet up on jagged Calif. cliff

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Rookie Authors

Couple's steamy romance e-books save their home

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How Jack and Jasinda Wilder made it to the best-seller list is a tale that rivals any of their fiction

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Backup singers get their time in the spotlight

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A new documentary celebrates the unsung vocal stylists whose imprints have graced some of the most memorable songs ever (with streaming audio)

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Taking down Colombia's "super cartel"

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A behind-the-scenes look at the investigation that took down the most powerful drug trafficking organization in law enforcement history

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Ryan Ferguson's fight for freedom

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Missouri man is serving 40 years for a murder he says he didn't commit. His accuser says the testimony that sent him away was all a lie. So why is he still in prison?

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June 19 7:20 AM

Smooth, on-time Obamacare rollout no sure thing: GAO

Congressional investigators see mixed signs as mandated Oct. 1 launch of health insurance exchanges in states approaches

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Widespread protests in Brazil

June 19 3:03 AM

Taliban: We killed 4 U.S. troops at Afghan air base

Group claims responsibility for the deaths on same day U.S. confirms it will hold peace talks with Taliban

June 18 11:05 PM

Google asks FISA court to lift gag order on NSA requests

Legal motion aims to mend Google's reputation and clarify its role in providing information to NSA

June 18 6:49 PM

House Republicans pass 20-week limit on abortions

GOP leaders want to focus less on social issues; House, in turn, passes bill limiting abortions to 20 weeks

June 19 5:00 AM

Obama and Berlin: Faded echoes meet new realities

The president has a lot to live up to when he delivers his speech today at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

June 18 8:48 PM

Journalist Michael Hastings is dead at 33

Reporter best known for Rolling Stone profile that led to Gen. McChrystal's retirement killed in L.A. car accident

June 18 7:28 PM

Colo. lawmaker who pushed for gun control may lose job

State Senate President John Morse is target of recall effort after spearheading passage of gun laws conservatives oppose

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June 19 6:46 AM

Brazil protesters flood Sao Paulo streets for 2nd night

Local governments try easing tension by rolling back transport fees, but sweeping protests have taken on a bigger meaning

June 19 1:15 AM

One of FBI's Ten Most Wanted nabbed in Mexico

Ex-USC professor and alleged child sex predator Walter Lee Williams, 65, was caught in resort city of Playa del Carmen, officials say

Photos: FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives

June 19 4:41 AM

Aaron Hernandez questioned in death investigation

Star Patriots tight end not considered a suspect in possible murder, but linked to case through rental car

June 18 6:39 PM

Immigration reform would cut deficit, analysis shows

CBO estimates 8 million undocumented U.S. immigrants would gain legal status under Senate's immigration reform bill

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50th Paris Air Show

June 18 7:32 PM

Innovative Ariz. class turns students' dreams into reality

Pilot program developed with Raytheon Corporation encourages kids to use its 3D design screen to create

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