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Dems, GOP press Obama administration on drone use

By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Democrats and Republicans on Tuesday challenged the Obama administration to spell out its justification for using drones for targeted killings amid growing concerns about unchecked powers of the presidency and Americans' civil liberties

Kerry to host Afghan, Pakistan talks

By MATTHEW LEEAssociated Press BRUSSELS (AP) - Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday he would host a meeting of top Afghan and Pakistani officials this week in Brussels to discuss reconciliation with the Taliban and other issues. Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his defense minister, along

Former Google CEO shares vision in tech treatise

By MICHAEL LIEDTKEAP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Some illuminating books already have been written about Google's catalytic role in a technological upheaval that is redefining the way people work, play, learn, shop and communicate. Until now, though, there hasn't been a book

10 Things to See: A week of top AP photos

By The Associated PressAssociated Press Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see. This week's collection includes a North