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Democrats, Republicans Battle It Out In North Carolina, One Of Most Expensive Senate Elections

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 02, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

In a bid to seize Senate leadership in 2014’s midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans have been mounting costly and aggressive campaigns manned by national and independent political groups in North Carolina. read more

China, U.S. To Revamp Bilateral Ties In November

Christl Leong   | Oct 02, 2014 04:45 AM EDT

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called for concrete action to re-mold China-U.S. relations, ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to the country on November. read more

China’s Contributions To World In Last 65 Years

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 02, 2014 05:03 AM EDT

As thousands gathered in Beijing to celebrate China’s 65th National Day on Wednesday, the world became witness to the impressive transformation of a once backward country into an Asian giant whose long list of achievements experts and international media say benefit the world. read more

Putin, Merkel Solving Ukraine Gas Crisis

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 02, 2014 05:28 AM EDT

Russian leader Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed on Thursday to rapidly prepare and implement agreements to address the Ukraine gas crisis. read more

U.S. Deploys Troops For Ebola Mission

Christl Leong   | Oct 02, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The United States has authorized the deployment of 1,400 soldiers to Liberia to aid in the fight against Ebola, according to a Pentagon statement released on Tuesday. read more

No Kansas Democrat on Ballot, But Democrats Cheer Ruling

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 02, 2014 03:34 AM EDT

A Kansas court ruled against a lawsuit that aimed to force the state's Democratic Party to have a candidate in the election, but Kansas Democrats are actually celebrating the ruling. read more

California Allows Gun Seizure From People Deemed Dangerous

Bianca Ortega   | Oct 02, 2014 02:06 AM EDT

California Governor Jerry Brown on Tuesday said he signed a gun legislation that allows relatives to seek the seizure of guns from someone deemed dangerous, making California the first state to do so. read more

Twin Syria Blasts Kill 48, Including 41 Children

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 02, 2014 03:50 AM EDT

Twin bombings that targeted a Syrian primary school killed at least 41 children Wednesday, with the second explosion by a suicide bomber going off as distraught parents searched for their children among scattered body parts and bloodied school bags. read more

Iran’s Nuclear Program, Civilian Deaths Dominate Netanyahu-Obama Meeting

Kristina Fernandez   | Oct 02, 2014 03:43 AM EDT

US concern over Israel’s plan to move ahead with new settlements and Israel’s scepticism over Washington’s nuclear diplomacy policy with Iran dominated the White House talks held Wednesday between U.S. President Barack Obama and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. read more

GOP To Push Obama On Keystone Pipeline In 2015

Christl Leong   | Oct 02, 2014 02:51 AM EDT

The Republicans are planning to push for the Keystone XL Pipeline project next year if they gain a Senate majority on November, a move that would force President Barack Obama's hand to make a decision on the long-delayed proposal. read more

Embattled Secret Service Director Resigns

Andy Vitalicio   | Oct 02, 2014 12:16 AM EDT

U.S. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson, a 30-year veteran in the service and its first female director, has resigned under fire after revelations about security lapses that are being blamed on her as the woman in charge of President Barack Obama's and his family's protection. read more

10 People Killed in Donetsk Shelling, Cease-fire Remains Fragile

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 02, 2014 02:35 AM EDT

At least 10 people were killed when shells hit a mini-van and a school playground in Donetsk on Wednesday, which shows how fragile the existing cease-fire between the Ukraine government forces and the separatists. read more

Key Issue in 2016 Election is 'Competence' -Boehner

Staff Reporter   | Oct 01, 2014 10:19 PM EDT

House Speaker John Boehner on Tuesday declared that "competence" will be the key issue in the 2016 elections, and if Florida Gov. Jeb Bush joins the race, "he's got a real shot" at winning, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. read more

Attacks in Shi'ite Parts of Baghdad Kill 35

Ren Benavidez   | Oct 01, 2014 10:05 PM EDT

More than 35 people died Tuesday after a series of car bomb and mortar attacks in the Shi’ite regions of Baghdad, medical sources and Iraqi authorities reported. read more

North Korean Ruler Kim Jong-Un Sends China Greetings Amidst Speculation About His Health

Dan Weisman   | Oct 01, 2014 04:44 PM EDT

With speculation rife about the health of Kim Jong-Un who hasn't been seen in public for a month, the reclusive North Korean leader raised eyebrows with a China National Day message sent to Chinese president Xi Jinping on Wednesday. read more

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