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First legal commercial Key West–Cuba flight in 50 years lands in Havana
The first commercial passenger flight from Key West to Cuba in more than 50 years has landed in Havana, capping several years ...Afghan war most unpopular in US history: Poll
A new poll shows that the war in Afghanistan is even more unpopular among Americans than the war in Vietnam was more ...Pope calls for peace in South Sudan, Syria
Pope Francis has called for peace in South Sudan and other troubled nations around the world in his first Christmas Day address.Obama promises review of NSA spying program, possible reforms
US President Barack Obama has suggested there may be a review of surveillance by the National Security Agency in the wake of ...Judge rules NSA phone data program is likely unconstitutional
A U.S. judge says the government\'s secret collection of telephone records from millions of Americans is likely unconstitutional.Oscar-winning actress Joan Fontaine dies at age 96
Oscar-winning actress Joan Fontaine has died at the age of 96 in her home in Carmel, California.United States suspends non-lethal assistance into northern Syria
The United States has suspended all non-lethal assistance into northern Syria after Islamic Front forces seized headquarters and warehouses belonging to the ...World marks international Human Rights Day
Countries around the world are marking International Human Rights Day.Kennedy Center honors Billy Joel, Shirley MacLaine and others
An actress, an opera singer, two musicians, and one singer/musician have received the 36th annual Kennedy Centers Honors for lifetime achievement.Biden meets with SKorea leader, pledges Asia focus
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met with South Korean President Park Geun-Hye on the lastest stop of an Asian tour dominated by ...