Washington Post-ABC News poll finds percentage of Americans who approve of representative's performance is at lowest level since 1994.

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The militant group has proven more resilient and better-equipped than Israeli forces anticipated.

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Company posts 20M keyword searches, some containing personal information, on a research site.

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Accused soldier confesses to Army investigators how he and his comrades hatched plot over cards.

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