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• Obama: US always has been a nation of immigrants
• North Carolina coast survives Hurricane Arthur
• Iraq's al-Maliki signals his intent to stay in job
• Ukraine: Russia lets rebels attack from its side
• Clashes break out during Palestinian funeral
• Man with poverty vow wins $260M
• Report: German intel worker suspected of U.S. spying
• U.S. grounds entire F-35 fleet pending engine inspections
• Obama under pressure to visit US-Mexico border
• Fireworks, hot dogs, hurricane help mark July 4th
• Italy not fingerprinting many migrants despite law
• Germany summons US envoy over spy case
• Brazil striker Neymar to miss rest of World Cup
• Brazil wins, but may have lost Neymar for semis
• BRAZIL BEAT: Defenders doing most of the scoring

Obama: US always has been a nation of immigrants Posted: 04 Jul 2014 04:05 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Celebrating the ethnic diversity of America, President Barack Obama said more than two dozen foreign-born service members who became U.S. citizens at the White House on the Fourth of July are vivid reminders that welcoming immigrants "is central to our way of life."

North Carolina coast survives Hurricane Arthur Posted: 04 Jul 2014 02:16 PM PDT KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (AP) — Proving far less damaging than feared, Hurricane Arthur left tens of thousands of people without power Friday in a swipe at North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, then brought lousy Fourth of July beach weather to the Northeast as it veered out to sea.

Iraq's al-Maliki signals his intent to stay in job Posted: 04 Jul 2014 01:00 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Despite mounting pressure to step aside, Iraq's Nouri al-Maliki vowed Friday not to abandon his bid for another term as prime minister and pledged to stay on until the Sunni militants who have overrun much of the country are defeated.

Ukraine: Russia lets rebels attack from its side Posted: 04 Jul 2014 09:12 AM PDT KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia is letting separatist rebels use its territory to attack Ukrainian border posts, a top security official charged Friday as clashes in southeastern Ukraine killed nine more government troops.

Clashes break out during Palestinian funeral Posted: 04 Jul 2014 01:21 PM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police clashed with rock-throwing Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem on Friday as thousands mourned at the funeral for an Arab teen who Palestinians say was killed by Israeli extremists in a revenge attack.

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Report: German intel worker suspected of U.S. spying Posted: 04 Jul 2014 05:10 AM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel's spokesman said Friday that she had been informed of the arrest of a German man who, according to media reports, is an intelligence service employee accused of spying for the United States.

U.S. grounds entire F-35 fleet pending engine inspections Posted: 04 Jul 2014 12:53 AM PDT By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it had grounded the entire fleet of 97 Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets until completion of additional inspections of the warplane's single engine built by Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The Pentagon's F-35 program office, Air Force and Navy issued directives on Thursday ordering the suspension of all F-35 flights after a June 23 fire on an Air Force F-35A jet at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The Pentagon said U.S. and industry officials had not pinpointed the cause of the fire, which occurred as a pilot was preparing for takeoff.

Obama under pressure to visit US-Mexico border Posted: 03 Jul 2014 02:45 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is facing mounting calls from Republicans to take a firsthand look at the immigration emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, putting him on the spot concerning what he has called the "humanitarian crisis" of tens of thousands of unaccompanied children flooding in from Central America.

Fireworks, hot dogs, hurricane help mark July 4th Posted: 04 Jul 2014 12:53 PM PDT The United States marks 238 years as an independent nation as it celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks, food and music. Nature and politics also play a role this year, with Hurricane Arthur crashing holiday parties along the East Coast and subdued festivities in Moscow amid growing anti-American sentiment over the crisis in Ukraine. Here are some highlights of Independence Day celebrations across the globe:

Italy not fingerprinting many migrants despite law Posted: 04 Jul 2014 09:27 AM PDT MILAN (AP) — Every day, boatloads of refugees arrive on Italian shores. European Union law requires Italy to fingerprint them, so that if they apply for asylum in another country they can be sent back to their port of entry. Instead, Italy is letting thousands of migrants slip quietly into northern Europe, with no record of their time in Italy.

Germany summons US envoy over spy case Posted: 04 Jul 2014 10:45 AM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Germany summoned the U.S. ambassador in Berlin on Friday following the arrest of a man reported to have spied for the United States, heightening friction between the two countries over alleged U.S. eavesdropping in Germany.

Brazil striker Neymar to miss rest of World Cup Posted: 04 Jul 2014 04:49 PM PDT FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil's team doctor says Neymar will miss the rest of the World Cup after breaking a vertebrae during the team's quarterfinal win over Colombia.

Brazil wins, but may have lost Neymar for semis Posted: 04 Jul 2014 04:36 PM PDT FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) — With or without Neymar on the field, Brazil will play Germany for a spot in the World Cup final.

BRAZIL BEAT: Defenders doing most of the scoring Posted: 04 Jul 2014 03:16 PM PDT FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) — Colombia's James Rodriguez, Brazil's Neymar, Germany's Thomas Mueller and France's Karim Benzema came into the World Cup quarterfinals with a combined 16 goals.

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