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G-8 meeting will test NSA leaks' effect on U.S. influence
WASHINGTON — On the surface, President Obama would seem to have a strong hand as he heads to the annual Group of 8 economic summit. Instead, the meetings Monday and Tuesday seem set to provide the first test of how much his administration's...
Tags: Edward Snowden, National Security Agency, Angela Merkel, European Parliament, International Organizations
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Obama returns to Berlin, no longer a 'superstar'
WASHINGTON — Five years ago, when Americans had not yet made up their minds on their choice for president, Europe had. More than 200,000 people crowded the streets of Berlin — a favorite backdrop for U.S. politicians reaching for history...Tags: Angela Merkel, George W. Bush, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Europe rethinks its pursuit of austerity
LONDON — After years of unrelenting austerity, Europe seems to have turned a corner on its debt crisis — right into a dead-end street. Since the turmoil erupted in 2009, countries from Ireland to Greece have focused almost exclusively on...
Tags: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Economy, Business and Finance, Angela Merkel, Spain, Finance
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Hays on their 40th anniversary
David R. and Virginia Hay of Somerset are observing their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married June 10, 1973, at the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren by the Rev. John Glick. After residing their first five years in Summit Township, the couple...
Tags: Recipes, Crime, Law and Justice, Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, Ceremonies
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Berliner Weisse not quite gone, forgotten
Why haven't Berliner Weisse beers caught on? Throughout the past few years, a range of sour beer styles — from crisp, tart Belgian lambics and fruity Flanders red ales to funky American wild ales — have steadily gained followings. Yet, the...
Tags: India, Pies and Tarts, Alcoholic Beverages, Germany
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Young people fascinated with history
History is for old fogeys, right? Well, then, what are all these young people doing volunteering at the Washington County Historical Society? And, why are high and middle school students engaged with in-depth historical research projects? Interns and...Tags: Health Treatments, Crime, Law and Justice, Polio, Vaccines, Civil Rights
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Dr. Daniel Offer, 1929-2013
Psychiatrist Daniel Offer ignored conventional wisdom and prevailing theories in conducting research that provided new insights into adolescent development and how adults remember the past. "He always said, 'You've got to get the data,'" said his wife,...
Tags: Medical Research, University of Virginia, Israel, Dialysis, Colleges and Universities
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Donald Ray Dickey, 78, of Somerset
Donald Ray Dickey, 78, of Somerset, died May 14, 2013, at his home. Born Oct. 21, 1934, in Black Twp., son of Francis Russell and Mary Ellen (Youler) Dickey. Preceded in death by parents, son-in-law Gunter Stehr; brothers Harry D. Dickey, Robert E. Dickey...Tags: Somerset County (Pennsylvania), Milford (Easton, Pennsylvania)
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'Paradise' runneth over for Ulrich Seidl
Austrian director Ulrich Seidl makes a habit of blurring boundaries: his documentaries include staged scenes, and his dramas feature nonprofessional actors who are sometimes playing versions of themselves. But there is little middle ground when it comes...
Tags: Paradise: Love (movie), Separation of Church and State, Roman Catholicism, Movies, Celebrities
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Harsh words fly between Germany and France over economic plans
BERLIN -- Europe's most important relationship is under increasing strain after French officials accused Germany's leader of "egotistical intransigence" and leaders in Berlin shot back by describing France as the continent's "biggest problem child."...
Tags: Employment Opportunities, Angela Merkel, European Debt Crisis, Pervez Musharraf, Francois Hollande
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Amazing Race Recap: The Ultimate Fun House
WDBJ7 BloggerAt 2:50 am Anthony and Bates are off to Dresden, Germany to find the Ministry of Finance. The guys express feelings to keep working with Caroline and Jen. They consider the guys “race boyfriends.” This is just like a Big Brother showmance....Tags: Rush Limbaugh, Auto Racing, Trials, Ronald Reagan, Germany
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Ursula E. Nisley, 90
Ursula Elsa Geiger Nisley, 90, of Greencastle, Pa., passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Chambersburg Hospital from complications of a sudden illness. Ursula was born in Berlin, Germany, on Jan. 25, 1923. She grew up in Berlin, as a school girl,...
Tags: Avon (Hartford, Connecticut), Crime, Law and Justice, Ceremonies, Germany, Culture
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