ARTICLES BY JOSH LEDERMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Obama making waves in Alaska

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U.S. eases crude oil export ban

EDGARTOWN, Mass. - The Obama administration approved limited crude oil trading with Mexico on Friday, further easing the longstanding U.S. ban on crude exports that has drawn consternation from Republicans and energy producers.

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U.S. offer for global climate treaty: Up to 28 percent emissions cut

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Obama vetoes pipeline bill

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U.S. slaps sanctions on North Korea after Sony hack

HONOLULU - Opening a new front in its cyber spat with North Korea, the United States slapped new sanctions Friday on government officials and the North's defense industry in its first public act of retribution for a cyberattack against Sony. Despite lingering doubts by the cyber community, the U.S. insisted …

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Obama seeks to expand ocean preserve

UNITED NATIONS - President Barack Obama is carving out a wide swath the Pacific Ocean for an expanded marine preserve, putting the waters off-limits to drilling and most fishing in a bid to protect fragile underwater life.

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Stepped-up pooch presence

WASHINGTON - Planning a visit to the White House? Bring your kids and camera. But please, don't feed the animals.

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Pacific Ocean preserve sought

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Taking his time

WASHINGTON - To the frustration of many of his supporters, President Barack Obama is backing away from immigration changes he could make on his own. He is kicking the issue to House Republicans instead, despite mounting evidence they won't address the millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States.

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