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Snowpocalypse

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Blizzard or bluster?

By Irin Carmon

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As snowfall in New York city and state fell far short of predictions, sheepishness reigned. Read this

ISIS video threatens Japan hostage

By Alastair Jamieson

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“I only have 24 hours left to live, and the pilot has even less,” says a voice in the video. Read this

NYC's homeless brave the blizzard

By Emma Margolin

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Most New Yorkers were hunkered down in their homes Monday evening. But for thousands without homes, it was just another night. Read this

Cuba's Fidel Castro breaks silence

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The former Cuban leader indicated that he backs the talks even though he distrusts politics in Washington. Read this

Deadly attack at Libyan hotel

By Alastair Jamieson, Alexander Smith and F. Brinley Bruton

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Terrorists launched a bomb and gun attack on a Libyan hotel popular with government ministers and Western diplomats Tuesday, killing up to five people. Read this

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Kurds take control of Kobani

Senate fails to move forward on Keystone bill

By Leigh Ann Caldwell and Frank Thorp

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The Senate voted 53-39, falling short of the 60 vote requirement to pass the critical procedural hurdle. Read this

Patriots owner expects NFL apology

By Olivia Santini

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft insisted Monday evening that his team has done nothing “inappropriate” and should get an apology from the NFL. Read this