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Pearl-Harbor-Anniversary

Ray Emory's detective work is time-consuming but worth it. The Pearl Harbor survivor has provided research that has led to the identification, he says, of nine service members killed in the Japanese attack, which occurred 71 years ago Friday. Emory, who will be honored at ceremonies this year, has remained in contact with some of the relatives, including the first case he helped solve more than 10 years ago.

Egypt-Protests (Will update)

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy didn't back off the controversial edict he has issued or Egypt's upcoming constitutional referendum, saying Thursday night that he respects peaceful opposition to his decisions but won't stand for violence.

Guatemala-McAfee-Asylum-Rejected (Will update)

Software pioneer John McAfee was in a Guatemalan police hospital Thursday, being treated for cardiovascular problems just hours after officials rejected his bid for asylum. McAfee faces deportation to Belize, where police want to talk with him about a neighbor's shooting death.

Syria-Civil-War (Will update)

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Thursday with key players as part of a new U.S. diplomatic push on Syria, amid reports that the government of President Bashar al-Assad may be preparing to use chemical weapons.

Michigan-Labor-Protests (Will update)

Thousands of people protesting "right-to-work" legislation were locked out of Michigan's Capitol in Lansing on Thursday as Republican lawmakers working inside in lame-duck session moved to pass it.

New-York-Sandy-Reconstruction

New York will rebuild neighborhoods battered by Superstorm Sandy with an eye toward defending them from a future of rising oceans and stronger storm, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Thursday.

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Syria-Turning-Point

Hell came to Damascus months ago. It's loud and scary in Syria's capital. But now, this week, something seems different. It feels worse. And that makes Leena feel better. The Damascus resident, who sides with the rebellion, says it means the forces fighting to oust President Bashar al-Assad are winning.

Netherlands-Ship-Collision

The search for the missing crew members from a North Sea cargo ship collision has been called off Thursday afternoon, the Netherlands Coast Guard said in a statement.