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Politics
7:00 pm
Thu January 24, 2013

Blunt calls lifting of combat ban 'inevitable'

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Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO)

The pentagon announced Thursday the lifting of a ban on women serving in combat. With the policy reversal, women will have the opportunity to serve in combat if they meet certain "gender-neutral standards."

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Global Journalist
5:44 pm
Thu July 12, 2012

Escalating tensions in Egypt

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Newly-elected Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi waves to guests after giving an inaugural address at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt.

Egypt is an ancient civilization with a newborn democracy.  So, after revolutionaries toppled dictator Hosni Mubarak, growing pains were expected. The top generals have been ruling the country for six decades, and they weren’t about to give up power without a fight. 

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Politics
9:05 am
Tue May 1, 2012

Mo. lawmakers approve veteran job training measure

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The measure would help military veterans receive on-the-job training for private sector jobs.

Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that could help military veterans receive on-the-job training for private-sector jobs.

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