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Late at night, Christie doing 2016 foreign policy homework

NEWARK, N.J. — It’s after 9 p.m. on a Sunday night in late November and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is deep into a conference call, talking about nuclear weapons and Iran.

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Going it alone, Obama rocked the boat in 2014

HONOLULU — President Barack Obama rang in 2014 by declaring a “year of action,” vowing to strengthen the nation by focusing on fairness, competitiveness and the power of American diplomacy. Since...

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Falcons hoping for fresh start in playoffs

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons players have been wearing 1-0 shirts in recent weeks as a reminder to focus on one game instead of their ugly record.

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Another strong December has Panthers on playoff doorstep

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have used another strong December push under fourth-year coach Ron Rivera to reclaim the NFC South division lead.

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Men’s College Basketball Roundup: Temple stuns Kansas

PHILADELPHIA — Will Cummings scored 19 points, Quenton DeCosey had 18 and Temple stunned No. 10 Kansas with a rout Monday night that snapped the Jayhawks’ eight-game winning streak.

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Clemson men beat Oakland

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Bill Leopard catches large fish

Bill Leopard, of Aiken, caught two spot-tail bass in the tidal creeks behind the Isle of Palms. They were caught and released two years and four days apart in the same fishing hole.

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TalkBacks for Dec. 23: Sony, bike lanes, and a found cane

Sony crossed the line from entertainment to enemy by suggesting that it would be funny for someone to kill a specific person, especially a well-known world leader.

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AP sources: Bobo set to take over at Colorado St.

Colorado State is turning to another high-profile Southeastern Conference assistant to run its program, bringing in Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo as head coach, according to two people...

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Forecast calls for rain on Christmas Eve

Look forward to a rainy, not so much a snow-white Christmas in Aiken County.

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End of the year giving important to charitable organizations

The end of the year is an important time for many charitable organizations. They often depend on donations then to make up deficits in their budgets, and they also hope to get a big enough boost to...

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Editorial: Tanks closures are a positive step forward

The authorization to proceed on tank cleanup at Savannah River Site is a milestone for the Department of Energy, and represents a needed environmental safety measure for the future.

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Column: Sony hacking could carry broader U.S. implications

I would risk my life for some things. Going to see “The Interview” isn’t one of them.

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Letter: Thanks to efforts of local groups

A special thank you is extended to the Aiken Rotary Club for their continued support of the teacher’s workshops sponsored by Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) and a growing list of...

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Letter: Find a permanent city manager

The saga of finding a new City Manager and the extension of Roger LeDuc as interim city manager reminds me of the old Bud Abbott and Lou Costello routine.

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City cancels annual Horizons Retreat

Aiken City Council’s annual Horizons Retreat won’t be held in February, and instead, all parties will meet in separate work sessions.

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Police urge safety, patience for last-minute shoppers

With Christmas less than two days away, many shoppers are hitting the malls and stores to pick up last-minute gifts, but police have a few simple reminders to make sure you – and your gifts – make it...

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Low gas prices means more shopping, traveling

Gas prices continue to drop across Aiken, with GasBuddy reporting prices as low as $2.08 per gallon and other reports of prices as low as $2.02. Overall, South Carolina’s current average of $2.19 has...

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ANIMAL CONNECTION: Brand names at bargain prices

I love to hear the surprise in people’s voices when I tell them we have a (insert purebred dog here) at the SPCA. “At the shelter? Why in the world would someone give up a dog like that? They are...

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Summerville residents sue to block hotel

SUMMERVILLE (AP) - Some Summerville residents are suing the town to block construction of a hotel.

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