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Ancient megavolcanoes killed half the world's species

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 14:12 EDT

New rock dating techniques have helped narrow the timeframe of a chain of massive volcanic eruptions that wiped out half the world's species 200 million years ago, a study said Thursday.

Seven US Marines killed in training exercise

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 19, 2013 18:45 EDT

Seven US Marines were killed and seven more wounded when a mortar round exploded while still in its launch tube during a training exercise in Nevada, the military said Tuesday.

US conservatives choose Rand Paul as next nominee

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 17, 2013 05:49 EDT

US conservative activists have picked Tea Party favorite Senator Rand Paul as their choice to become the 2016 Republican presidential nominee as they wrapped up a major strategy gathering outside Washington.

US conservatives choose Rand Paul for president: poll

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 16, 2013 22:17 EDT

US conservative activists picked Tea Party favorite Senator Rand Paul as their choice to become the 2016 Republican presidential nominee.

New look for NHL next season

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 14, 2013 18:54 EDT

Sparked by the return of the Jets to Winnipeg the board of governors approved its realignment plan on Thursday, the National Hockey League announced.

US conservative confab confronts Republican rifts

by Michael Mathes AFP American Edition

Mar 14, 2013 18:05 EDT

Still nursing election wounds, soul-searching Republicans gathered Thursday at the first conservative casting call for the US presidential election in 2016, with the party divided over how to broaden its appeal.

Colorado latest US state to approve gay unions

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 12, 2013 16:31 EDT

Lawmakers in Colorado on Tuesday approved a bill to allow same-sex civil unions, the latest US state to back legalized gay marriages or partnerships.

Vick's book signings canceled amid threats: report

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 12, 2013 03:07 EDT

Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has canceled several book signings due to threats of violence against him, Philadelphia-based TV station NBC10 reported.

Prohibition lives on in New Jersey town

by Raphaelle Picard AFP Global Edition

Mar 09, 2013 11:54 EST

Anyone who wants a beer in Haddonfield, New Jersey had better be ready for a drive: buying or selling alcohol anywhere within city limits is punishable with jail time.

Late winter storm shuts down US government

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 06, 2013 19:41 EST

A late winter storm blanketed the eastern United States with snow Wednesday, shutting down the federal government and causing aviation officials to cancel more than 1,000 flights.

Late winter snowstorm shutters US government

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Mar 06, 2013 15:53 EST

A late winter storm blanketed the eastern United States with snow Wednesday, shutting down the federal government and causing aviation officials to cancel as many as 1,000 flights.

Pro-Israel group's donors displeased with Hagel

by Michael Mathes AFP American Edition

Mar 05, 2013 09:33 EST

While AIPAC donors know their pro-Israel group was powerless to stop Chuck Hagel's Pentagon nomination, many sounded off on the new US defense secretary for his past comments deriding a "Jewish lobby" in Washington.

Malkin back on the ice for Penguins

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 04, 2013 14:28 EST

Russian playmaker Evgeni Malkin returned to the active lineup for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday after suffering a concussion in a National Hockey League game last month.

Ongoing repairs keep Statue of Liberty closed

by Brigitte Dusseau AFP American Edition

Mar 01, 2013 15:14 EST

Damage wreaked on the Statue of Liberty by Hurricane Sandy has yet to be fully repaired, and it remains unclear when the New York icon will again welcome tourists from around the world.

Growing calls for US high court to back gay unions

by Chantal Valery AFP American Edition

Mar 01, 2013 15:08 EST

An unlikely coalition grouping the Obama administration, major corporations, Republican lawmakers and Clint Eastwood has found common cause in urging the US Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage.

White House backs gay marriage in Supreme Court brief

by Chantal Valery AFP Global Edition

Mar 01, 2013 00:34 EST

US President Barack Obama's administration threw its weight behind gay marriage on Thursday, urging the Supreme Court to strike down California's ban on same-sex unions.

White House backs gay marriage in Supreme Court brief

by Chantal Valery AFP Global Edition

Feb 28, 2013 20:46 EST

US President Barack Obama's administration threw its weight behind gay marriage, urging the Supreme Court to strike down California's ban on same-sex unions.

Anti-Semitism stirs concern at US congress hearings

By Staff Reporter AFP American Edition

Feb 27, 2013 17:51 EST

Members of the US congress heard concern Wednesday over an apparent rise in anti-Semitism in Europe and Arab countries that one lawmaker called "unparalleled since the dark ages" of World War II.

NHL unveils realignment plan

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Feb 27, 2013 00:07 EST

The National Hockey League unveiled a proposed realignment plan based on geographic proximity and featuring a playoff format that would include wild card entrants.

US protesters urge Obama to act on global warming

by Chantal Valery AFP Global Edition

Feb 19, 2013 05:41 EST

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Washington to generate pressure on President Barack Obama to take concrete measures to fight global warming.