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Correction: Honduras-Death Squads story

The U.S. State Department says it faces a dilemma: The police are essential to fighting crime in a country that has become a haven for drug-runners.

Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3

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News Summary: Jobless rates rise in half US states

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Jobless rates rise in January in half of US states

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Rodman plans to vacation with North Korean leader

Rodman met with the authoritarian leader in late February during a visit that was not endorsed by the U.S. State Department.

Cuba says not able to visit Cuban 5 agent in US

A U.S. State Department official contacted by AP was not immediately able to comment on his case Wednesday.

Search widens for suspect in Vegas Strip shooting

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US caught in awkward embrace of Myanmar crony

The head of Myanmar's main business association and a top U.S. State Department official shook hands in Yangon on Monday and agreed to deepen business ties.

Venezuela condemns US stance amid Chavez illness

U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland referred to the possibility of a new presidential election in Venezuela when asked on Tuesday about ailing President Hugo Chavez's return from Cuba.

China protests US sanctions against companies

The U.S. State Department said Poly Technologies Inc. is among companies barred from dealing with the U.S. government or purchasing U.S. military hardware for two years.

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WASHINGTON: Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3

Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November.