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It’s unclear whether U.S. Customs official who received the information on older brother accused in Boston Marathon bombings ever shared it with colleagues.

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Senate votes to end furloughs of controllers, House could act today

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If bill passes House and is signed by Obama, air traffic controllers could be back at work Saturday.

Venezuela’s president orders arrest of U.S. filmmaker, Georgetown graduate

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Newly elected President Maduro tells nation “gringo who financed the violent groups has been captured.”

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Obama faces difficult decision on Syria

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Conservatives to push own immigration agenda

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Offensive linemen hog draft spotlight

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NFL teams pick blockers with eight of the first 20 picks; Notre Dame’s Te’o, W. Va.’s Smith not chosen.

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Bush’s record looks worse and worse

Bush’s record looks worse and worse

Eugene Robinson

Time and a library haven’t healed wounds from Iraq, torture and his economic policy.

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Senate passes bill to end air traffic controller furloughs

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With flight delays mounting, the Senate approved hurry-up legislation Thursday night to end air traffic controller furloughs blamed for inconveniencing large numbers of travelers.
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Medical marijuana renews hope for epileptic kids

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