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Suspected US drone in Yemen kills 4 militants
Yemeni security officials say a suspected US drone strike killed four al-Qaida militants in the country's south.
Russia, US continue to spy on each other
The embarrassing arrest of a suspected CIA officer in Moscow is the latest reminder that the U.S. and Russia are still engaged in an espionage battle with secret tactics, spying devices and specialized training.
US wants Bangladesh progress on labor standards
Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. wants to see Bangladesh move forward on improving labor standards after a building collapse that killed hundreds of garment workers.
Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3
Solid hiring helped push down unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show job markets are improving in most areas of the country.
Hagel names general to lead US in South Korea
An Army general who served as a top official on U.S. joint military staffs in Afghanistan and at the Pentagon is the choice to command U.S. troops in South Korea.
Benghazi probe co-chair subpoenaed by House panel
A House chairman has issued a subpoena to compel the review board that investigated last year's attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Libya to answer questions about its findings in closed session.
Obama's budget will cut deficits by $1T by 2023
Congress' nonpartisan budget analyst says President Barack Obama's budget would trim projected federal deficits by $1.1 trillion over the coming decade.
US slams Russian missiles going to Syria
The Obama administration is criticizing Russia's decision to provide Syria with anti-ship missiles, which it says will only worsen the civil war.
GOP hopes IRS scandal will snag health care law
Political scandals cause collateral damage and Republicans are hoping the furor over federal tax enforcers singling out conservative groups will snag some really big game — President Barack Obama's health care law.
IRS scandal not about politics, former chief says
The massive scandal involving the IRS' targeting of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status was not about politics. That's according to Steven Miller, who was forced out this week as the agency's acting chief. 
IRS too big, powerful and intrusive, House panel says
Democrats and Republicans on a House panel say the IRS should face more consequences for giving tougher treatment to conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status.
NYC politician will resign, run for council amid sex scandal
Democratic New York City Assemblyman Vito Lopez announced on Friday that he will resign from his post -- amid a sexual harassment scandal -- and run for New York City council.
Governor to visit community ravaged by tornado
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is planning a visit on Friday afternoon to the community of Granbury, which was devastated by a tornado this week with winds of up to 200 miles an hour.
Another IRS official resigning amid tea party scandal
A second top Internal Revenue Service official has announced plans to leave the agency amid the ongoing controversy over the targeting of tea party groups.
Brady Campaign sues town over mandatory gun law
A gun control support group is suing a north Georgia town that has a law requiring gun ownership.
Afghans tell of US soldier's killing rampage
The U.S. military is preparing to court-martial a serviceman who reportedly went on a killing rampage during his tour of duty in Afghanistan -- which left 16 Afghan civilians, mainly women and children, dead.
Connecticut owed federal funds for Newtown, lawmakers say
Connecticut lawmakers are trying to secure federal funds, claiming that the government owes residents after failing to support federal legislation that would have expanded background checks for gun purchases.
Obama will appoint budget chief to lead IRS, source says
A government official said Thursday that President Barack Obama will appoint senior White House budget officer Daniel Werfel to be the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.
Senate takes up Moniz nomination for energy chief
The Senate has begun debate on President Barack Obama's nomination of physicist Ernest Moniz to lead the U.S. Energy Department.
Obama to name new IRS chief this week
An administration official says President Barack Obama will name a new acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service this week -- replacing ousted commissioner Steven Miller.
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