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Kentucky bill requires spouse consent to husband's Viagra use
Representative Mary Lou Marzian, a Democrat from Louisville who has been a lawmaker for 22 years
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Teen arrested in Britain linked to hack of US spy chiefs
News followed a series of bold hacking attacks for which credit was claimed by someone with the screen name Cracka
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US approves sale of F-16s to Pakistan
India disappointed with US decision, foreign ministry says it disagrees that such arms transfers help combat terrorism
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Children’s museum in US celebrates Muslim diversity
Children’s Museum of Manhattan lets kids explore A-to-Z of Muslim cultures
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New York police have covertly tracked cell phones, group says
The devices mimic cell towers and intercept signals from nearby phones to gather information
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With fewer US troops in Afghanistan, pressure grows for more air strikes
United States carried out around 400 air strikes last year from some 1,100 in 2014, when it was in full combat mode
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Cost of making pricey US fighter jet on decline: general
The F-35 A may reach a price tag for US military and foreign clients of about $80-85 million
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US missile shield spotlights divisions on handling North Korea
This is a way of sending a signal to China that what North Korea does has real consequences, a senior fellow said
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US, India in talks to settle solar power trade dispute
Talks aim at reaching an out-of-court resolution before any public announcement by the Geneva-based trade body
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America’s Hobson’s choice
Hillary Clinton is in double jeopardy. The ongoing email inquiry threatens to affect her candidature
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Is it time for the United States to dump Saudi Arabia?
Despite the long-standing ties, Saudi Arabia now harms American national interests as much as it helps them
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Oil crash has economic benefits but geopolitical risks for US
Energy specialist says US needs to be concerned over broader impact of lower oil prices on international economy
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Pennsylvania officer cleared in girl's fatal shooting, father charged
The bullet tore through Meyer's arm and struck Ciara Meyer, 12, in the chest as she stood behind her father
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Pentagon announces pick for US commander in Afghanistan
Nicholson would replace General John Campbell, who has been in the role for 18 months
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US did not pay CAA for using Pakistan airspace
Different airlines owe CAA Rs14 billion, lawmakers told
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US says prepared for military solution against Islamic State in Syria
Biden and Davutoglu discussed how to further support Sunni Arab rebel forces fighting to oust Assad
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'Snowzilla' blizzard pummels Washington, New York
Officials say eight people have been killed in three states in road mishaps as snow piles up from Arkansas to New York
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Connecticut high school calls police after teen 'Islamic State pledge
The 15-year-old boy, was not charged but was removed from classes for saying IS instead of USA during the pledge
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Want to go to college in US? Show compassion not test scores: proposal
Proposal aims to reduce the pressure on teenagers and help them focus on other academic subjects and social causes
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Aziz hits back at Obama over negative Pakistan forecast
Urges US to analyse its own role that led to instability in the region
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White House, Silicon Valley to hold summit on militants' social media use
Meeting follows attacks in Paris and California, that underscored the role played by social media companies
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US women 3x more likely to say they're bisexual: survey
Among women, 5.5 percent said they are bisexual, compared to two percent of men
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Pentagon will extend military honours to drone operators far from battles
Drone pilots are likely to receive many of the awards, but they may also be given to operators who launch cyberattacks
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PTSD nation? US shootings inflict growing mental toll
Many schools also hold kill drills, where children learn how to hide in case a shooter comes onto school grounds
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'About 2,500' IS fighters killed in Iraq and Syria last month
Since coalition air strikes began in August 2014, IS group had lost about 40% of the territory it once held in Iraq
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'No reason' for Russia to view US as threat: Pentagon
Russia's new national security document names as threats both the United States and the expansion of the NATO alliance
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No charges in Cleveland police shooting of 12-year-old boy
In November 2014 a black child who had been carrying a replica gun in a playground was shot dead by police
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US readies New Year push to expel migrants
According to reports, hundreds of families living in US whose asylum requests have been denied will be sent home
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Top Pakistan, US commanders discuss Afghan peace process
Gen Raheel, Gen Campbell also deliberated on matters of mutual interest
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US conducts drone strike in eastern Afghanistan
Strike conducted against individuals threatening the force, US Army Colonel Michael Lawhorn said
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Emerging powers rise in IMF as US unblocks reforms
IMF reforms are part of a $1.1 trillion spending package approved by Congress and signed by US President Barack Obama
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Pentagon chief in Afghanistan as violence escalates
During his speech, Carter vowed to root out IS in both the Middle East and elsewhere
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Obama tastes wilds of Alaska and reality TV
The US president tasted salmon that had been chewed on by a bear, but passed on drinking his own pee
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After California shootings, Muslim American families struggle with identity
Young Muslims say they often feel the need to prove how American they are to distance themselves from radicals
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Obama defends immigration as America's 'oldest tradition'
US president told 31 newly naturalized Americans that immigration is "who we are"
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Senate Democrats propose new 'czar' to fight Islamic State
Senate Democrats unveiled plan to deter bank transactions, enhance airstrikes and a new 'czar' to tackle IS
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US Supreme Court gives nod to assault weapons ban
In a 7-2 vote, the high court's justices refused to take up a challenge to a Chicago suburb's ban
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'Visa waiver' travelers would be fingerprinted under Senate bill
Measure is the latest to propose tightening US border control since the Nov 13 shootings and bombings in France by IS
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Iraq PM says country has sufficient forces to fight IS
Abadi's remarks came a day after American senators advocated an increase in US forces in Iraq to around 10,000
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US sanctions North Korea's Myanmar ambassador, others over weapons
Sanctions freeze any US assets and prohibit financial transactions with anyone in the United States
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University of Missouri president, chancellor out after race protest
Missouri, US, has been home to increasing racial tensions after police shot and killed an unarmed young black man
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US police officer staged suicide to look like murder
Lieutenant Gliniewicz radioed in that he was pursuing three men on foot and then called for backup a few minutes later
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Pakistan’s military is true to its word, says General Campbell
Appreciating Islamabad’s peace efforts, US commander says Pakistan remains integral to stability in Afghanistan
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US boy, 11, kills girl, eight, over puppy
The boy used his father's gun to shoot his neighbour and has been charged with first degree murder
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Republican candidate Carson says Muslims unfit to be US president
Carson says he thought US president's faith should be "consistent with the Constitution"
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Body of seventh hiker found in Zion National Park in Utah
Park officials said all seven were hiking together on a day trip through narrow Keyhole Canyon
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Stabbing suspect shot at Washington's Union Station: police
City police say "no active shooter" at Union Station, but investigation under way
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Sikh man brutally attacked in US after being called 'Bin Laden'
Sikh Coalition says attacker punched Mukker while shouting 'terrorist' and 'go back to your country'
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US companies guilty of conspiring to export misbranded halal products to Muslim countries
Companies plead guilty to making 'fraudulent, deceptive, and misleading claims' about source and nature of products
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Islamic lessons at US school dubbed ‘disturbing’ by parents
One parent expressed outrage that the school had “skipped over” Christianity