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Two U.S. senators have reached a bipartisan compromise to expand background checks of U.S. firearms purchasers that they plan to announce Wednesday. Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, has said he was close to a deal with Pat Toomey, a Pennsylvania Republican whose support could prove critical to saving the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s gun agenda from defeat. [Full Story]
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Ex-Ill. Lawmaker Kelly Elected to Succeed Jackson Jr.
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Egypt Coptic Pope Slams Morsi Over Christian-Muslim Clashes Response
Egypt’s Coptic Pope Tawadros II criticized Islamist President Mohammed Morsi’s handling of the worst sectarian clashes in months, and demanded stronger action against violence that has deepened the nation’s rifts. [Full Story]
S&P 500 Hits All-Time High as Dow Pushes Deeper Into Record Territory
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Top Surgeon: Robotic Operations Safe If You Choose the Right Doctor
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Navy Plans to Deploy Laser Weapon in the Persian Gulf
The U.S. Navy is planning to deploy a $40 million experimental laser weapon to the Persian Gulf, where it could be used to stop small Iranian boats from attacking U.S. warships and for other military purposes. [Full Story]
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