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Obamas’ travel cost sets new record in 2013

President Barack Obama has set a new record for travel on the taxpayer dime in 2013, according to Judicial Watch.…

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Storm Arthur hits south-east Canada leaving 200,000 homes and businesses without power

Hurricane Arthur, which was weakened to a post-tropical storm, has battered south-east Canada leaving more than 200,000 homes and businesses…

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Richard Mellon Scaife dies from cancer at 82

Billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife has died aged 82. Richard Mellon Scaife’s death comes less than two months after he had…

10 years ago

Hurricane Arthur downgraded to Category 1

By 9 a.m. Friday, Hurricane Arthur had weakened to Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds around 90 mph and…

10 years ago

Is Mitt Romney considering another try for presidency 2016?

According to a recent Quinnipiac University survey, 44% of Americans think the US "would be better off than it is…

10 years ago

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks 2014: Start time and best viewing locations

It wouldn't be the Fourth of July in NYC without the annual Macy's fireworks show, which made its debut in…

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Hurricane Arthur makes landfall in North Carolina

Hurricane Arthur has made landfall in North Carolina, as thousands abandon their Fourth of July holiday plans. Packing maximum sustained…

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Dow Jones Industrial Average tops 17,000 for first time

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit 17,000 for the first time. On July 3, investors pushed shares higher after…

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US employers added 288,000 jobs in June 2014

According to latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US economy added 288,000 jobs in June 2014. The…

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Barack Obama calls US soccer team in Sao Paulo

President Barack Obama has praised the efforts of the US soccer team in the World Cup in a phone call…

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