Rare 1796 half-cent sells for over $350,000
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Russia "gay propaganda" protests turn violent
Militant Orthodox activists attacked members of Russia's gay community protesting a law that would make public LGBT events illegal
Iran president on sanctions: "To hell with you"
Ahmadinejad says the West's oil embargo over Iran's suspect nuke program won't stop his nation's scientific, technological progress
New Zealand to get rid of pet cats?
New campaign to eradicate pet cats that threaten native birds triggers claws-out backlash in New Zealand
Deadly car bombs strike Baghdad area, killing 17
String of attacks with no immediate claim of responsibility deepen fears of increase in violence as sectarian tensions simmer
China's unhealthy obsession with excellence
Students struggle to maintain state-mandated fitness levels as emphasis on academics becomes society's focus
India gang-rape case hits fast-track court
After public outrage India moves case against 5 adult suspects in bus rape, murder to separate court, aimed at avoiding usual delays
Now you can bring your cell phone to N. Korea
But don't bother trying to call any North Koreans, or South Koreans, for that matter
U.K. grandma gets death sentence in Bali
Lindsay June Sandiford, 56, wept as Indonesian court condemned her for being caught with 8.4lbs of cocaine sewn into suitcase
Venezuela official hints at Chavez recovery
Foreign minister says he "shared jokes and laughed" with Hugo Chavez in Cuba visit; Brother says he's to come home soon, then takes it back
Russia may ban "homosexual propaganda" nationwide
Strong anti-gay bill pushed by the Kremlin and the Russian Orthodox Church bans things like same-sex couples kissing in public
Report: 1 killed in strong Indonesia quake
Aceh province - site of worst 2004 tsunami devastation - sees estimated 5.9 magnitude quake
Benjamin Netanyahu appears poised for re-election
Despite his grim record, Netanyahu looks to benefit in election due to his opponents' failure to unite against him
Boeing 787 probe turns to battery companies
Investigation in Dreamliner incidents eyes makers of lithium ion batteries, chargers
Prince Harry says he killed Taliban fighters
At the end of his second tour in Afghanistan, the British royal said his unit took "a life to save a life"
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies
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Iran says U.S. military not allowed in Gulf "under any circumstance"
In Ohio rally, Obama blasts Ramaswamy, GOP over controversial Acton ad
U.K. police confirm it received letter with claims against Meghan's father
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Kim Jon-un visits China to open new bridge, reaffirm ties
