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Oxford Dictionaries 2015 word of the year is an emoji

By Yena Oh

Oxford Dictionary announced this week that the 2015 Word of the Year is not a word at all but an emoji – more specifically the ‘face with tears of joy’ emoji.

Mother of slain journalist wants U.S. to review hostage policy

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

The mother of American journalist James Foley, who was publicly beheaded in August 2014 by the Islamic State, says her family felt abandoned by the American government. She wants to see a review of the U.S. hostage policy.

Republicans in Congress press Obama administration over plan for Syrian refugees

By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press

House Republicans pressed Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Tuesday over the Obama administration's plan to allow thousands more Syrian war refugees into the country following last week's attacks in Paris.

News Wrap: State Department suggests Syrian war can still be ended

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U.S. to increase intel sharing with France

By Ken Dilanian, Associated Press

The Obama administration is announcing a new intelligence-sharing arrangement with France to more readily and quickly share military planning regarding the campaign against the Islamic State.

Baltimore reaches grim milestone with 300 murdered this year

By Christopher Booker

Baltimore hit a grim milestone Saturday as the city's homicide rate reached 300, following the fatal stabbing of a 27-year-old.

Paris attacks may prompt White House to escalate fight against ISIS

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

The Paris terrorist attacks seem likely to compel President Barack Obama to consider military escalation against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

What to watch for in the second Democratic primary debate

By Ken Thomas, Associated Press

Can anyone trip up Hillary Clinton? Will the emails be off limits? Here are some things to watch for in Saturday's Democratic primary debate.

Increased vigilance across the globe following Paris attacks

By Daniel Costa-Roberts

As French President François Hollande tightened security across France, promising "merciless" retribution for the series of coordinated terror in Paris Friday night, world leaders reacted with expressions of solidarity as well as increased vigilance in their own countries.

Sanders faces major test in second Democratic primary debate

By Lisa Lerer, Associated Press

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders faces the biggest test yet of his insurgent presidential campaign on Saturday night, when he faces off with Democratic front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton in the party's second primary debate.