AP PHOTOS: A proliferation of gold mines in Venezuela offers grueling, dangerous work
EL CALLAO, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela is known to have the world’s largest oil reserves, but its soil holds another valuable resource: gold.
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New Jersey police officer who authorities say shot and killed a 911 caller is charged with manslaughter
A grand jury has indicted a New Jersey police officer on a manslaughter charge more than a year after authorities say he fatally shot a homeowner who called 911 to report two burglars, the state attorney general's office said.
1970-01-01 08:00
As US credit risk looms, former S&P officials see 2011 downgrade as vindicated
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON As the United States stares at the risk of a credit downgrade, former Standard
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Hyundai and LG announce $4.3 billion plant in Georgia to build batteries for electric vehicles
Hyundai and LG Energy Solution say they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant in Georgia
1970-01-01 08:00
'Get out': Influx of Russians to Georgia stokes old enmities
Above Tbilisi's Old Town stands the Mother of Georgia statue, like a less imposing Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro. "Kartlis Deda," as she is known to Georgians, holds a wine cup in her left hand and a sword in her right. She offers a choice to new arrivals. Come as a friend, you are our guest. Come as an enemy, you are not welcome.
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Why any debt deal could be just the beginning of the treacherous road to avoiding default
Just six days remain before America could run out of money to pay its bills in a calamity that could trigger a recession and global economic turmoil. Deep divisions remain between the White House and House Republicans over a potential deal under which Congress would vote to raise the government's borrowing limit in exchange for capping spending.
1970-01-01 08:00
Iran has a direct route to send Russia weapons -- and Western powers can do little to stop the shipments
The waters of the Caspian Sea appear deceptively calm. But this sea route -- which provides a direct path between Iran and Russia -- is increasingly busy with cargo traffic, including suspected weapons transfers from Tehran to Moscow.
1970-01-01 08:00
Indiana doctor reprimanded for talking publicly about Ohio 10-year-old's abortion
An Indiana board has decided to reprimand an Indianapolis doctor after finding that she violated patient privacy laws by taking publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim from neighboring Ohio
1970-01-01 08:00
Harry Hall crashes the 'Block' party at Colonial with 62 as club pro shoots 81
So much for the Block party at Colonial
1970-01-01 08:00
Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals
Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, helping lead the charge as the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 in Game 5 on to extend the Eastern Conference finals
1970-01-01 08:00
At least 10 South Carolina students hospitalized after a school bus crashed into tanker truck, officials say
Multiple students were hospitalized Thursday afternoon after a school bus collided with a tanker truck in Lexington County, South Carolina, officials said.
1970-01-01 08:00
Texas lawmakers issue 20 articles of impeachment against Attorney General Ken Paxton
Texas lawmakers have issued 20 articles of impeachment against state Attorney General Ken Paxton, ranging from bribery to abuse of public trust as state Republicans surged toward a swift and sudden vote that could remove him from office
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