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Durable goods orders rise, point to factory sector resilience

WASHINGTON - Orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rose more than expected in April, a sign of resilience in the factory sector despite belt-tightening in Washington and weakness in overseas markets.

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Kerry says Israelis, Palestinians must make tough decisions

TEL AVIV - Israeli and Palestinian leaders are nearing crunch time, when they must decide whether to revive long-dormant peace negotiations to end their decades-old conflict, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday.

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U.S. casts doubt on credibility of Iranian election

TEL AVIV - The United States on Friday called into question the credibility of Iran's presidential election next month, criticizing the disqualification of candidates and accusing the government of disrupting Internet access.

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Truck strike may have caused Washington state bridge collapse, officials says

OLYMPIA, Washington - A colliding truck may have triggered the collapse on Thursday of part of a four-lane freeway bridge that sent vehicles and drivers tumbling into a frigid river in Washington state, officials said. | Video

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Group linked to Algeria gas plant attack claims Niger raids

ABIDJAN - An al Qaeda-linked group that carried out the raid on the In Amenas gas plant in Algeria in January has claimed to have participated in Thursday's attacks in Niger.

World, Africa, Mali 8:10am EDT

Africa backs Kenya call for Hague court to drop Kenyatta case

ADDIS ABABA - African nations have backed a request by Kenya for charges of crimes against humanity by its president to be referred back to the east African country, African Union documents show.

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Boy Scouts of America votes to end century-old ban on gay scouts

GRAPEVINE, Texas - The Boy Scouts of America voted on Thursday to lift a century-old ban on openly gay scouts in a major victory for gay rights activists, but the decision means a sea of change for an organization that depends heavily on faith-based groups.

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BA jet makes emergency landing after engine fire

LONDON - A British Airways plane with 80 people on board made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow airport on Friday after the right engine burst into flames shortly after take-off and the casing ripped away from the left. | Video