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Police evict Occupy Boston protesters; 46 arrested

BOSTON (AP) — Police officers swept through Dewey Square early Saturday, tearing down tents at the Occupy Boston encampment and arresting dozens of protesters, bringing a peaceful end to the 10-week demonstration.

Remains of 274 US troops dumped in landfill: report

The US Air Force dumped the cremated, partial remains of at least 274 troops in a landfill before halting the secretive practice in 2008, the Washington Post reported Thursday....

Gingrich plays role of spoiler in Republican race

Former Republican House speaker Newt Gingrich emerged from oblivion this week to play the role of spoiler in the Republican nomination race, robbing Mitt Romney of his frontrunner status....

US Republicans urge covert ops against Iran, Syria

Republican US presidential candidates have redoubled their public calls for "covert" operations against Iran and Syria, including sabotage, assassination and aid to opposition forces....

If [US] Congress doesn’t act soon, economy could take another hit

On the long list of risks the economy faces in 2012, the prospect of congressional inaction would seem to rank quite low....

Missile component damaged in accident

An Air Force crew damaged a component of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile while performing maintenance near a North Dakota base last month, prompting a partial evacuation, military officials said Monday....

Herman Cain drops out of presidential race

Plagued by allegations of sexual harassment and marriage infidelity, businessman Herman Cain announced Saturday that he is officially suspending his campaign for president of the United States....

A glimmer of good news for Obama in jobs report

WASHINGTON (AP) — Finally, a flicker of economic hope for President Barack Obama and his fellow Democrats, even if it's a faint one....

George McGovern falls before planned TV appearance

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Former Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern was hospitalized Friday after he fell and hit his head on the pavement outside of a library bearing his name, where he was set to be interviewed on C-SPAN....

Boehner slams Obama Israel remark

Republican US House Speaker John Boehner on Thursday blasted President Barack Obama's boast of having done more for Israel's security "than any previous administration."...