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World Apr 01

Human rights group urges Lebanon to abolish anti-LGBT law

By Associated Press

Obama issues stern statement to Uganda about anti-gay bill

President Barack Obama has strongly rebuked Ugandan plans to enact anti-gay legislation that would set harsh prison sentences for some homosexual acts.

By Kayla Ruble

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Nation Feb 19

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IRS to pay visits to high-income taxpayers who fail to file

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Nation Feb 19

Toxic Superfund cleanups decline to more than 30-year low

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National shortage of forensic nurses frustrates rape victims

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North Dakota regulators approve expanded Dakota Access pipeline

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By Mike Corder, Associated Press

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Arts Feb 19

A museum thought it had a Rembrandt knockoff. Only it was real

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