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North Korea sends 'special envoy' to China amid tension

A "special envoy" for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang on Wednesday for China, the North's only major political and economic benefactor. State media released few details, but the trip comes at a rocky time in ties between the allies. 2013-05-22T04:00:27Z http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/05/22/north-korea-sends-special-envoy-to-china-amid-tension/

Sources challenge White House claim of all-hands-on-deck pursuit of Benghazi suspects

U.S. military sources serving in North Africa are challenging the latest White House claim that the administration is applying "all the resources" at its disposal to bring the Benghazi attackers to justice, charging instead that the Obama administration knows who is responsible but is not acting.  2013-05-21T21:32:32Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/21/sources-challenge-white-house-over-claim-all-hands-on-deck/

DOJ seized phone records of numbers tied to Fox News lines, documents show

Newly uncovered court documents show the Justice Department seized phone records associated with several Fox News lines -- a revelation that comes as the White House Correspondents' Association spoke out against the administration's monitoring of reporters. 2013-05-21T20:53:52Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/21/correspondents-association-concerned-government-too-aggressive-in-tracking/

Fox News poll: Majority thinks White House knew about IRS actions

Voters are concerned about the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups for unfair treatment, and over half think the White House either knew it was happening or -- worse yet -- was actually behind the operation.   2013-05-21T20:17:22Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/21/fox-news-poll-majority-thinks-white-house-knew-about-irs-actions/

Fox News poll: Obama ratings dip, voters say government 'out of control'

After a week of revelations about government spying on reporters and the Internal Revenue Service targeting conservatives, most voters feel "like the federal government has gotten out of control and is threatening the basic civil liberties of Americans."  2013-05-21T19:50:35Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/21/fox-news-poll-obama-ratings-dip-voters-say-government-out-control/

Can the new Xbox One save gaming?

For years -- and I mean years -- consumer electronics and computer companies have been struggling to replace the panoply of boxes hanging off American televisions. Game consoles, DVD players, cable boxes, DVRs -- it's a mess. Can the Xbox One fix all that? 2013-05-21T19:45:00Z http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/05/21/microsoft-reveals-xbox-one-entertainment-console/#?cmpid=NL_FNTopHeadlines

Fraud, security concerns as approval rate for 'dreamers' hits 99 percent

Illegal immigrants seeking a reprieve under an election-year program implemented by the Obama administration are being approved at a rate of over 99 percent -- a situation that has the immigration officer union raising concerns about fraud and security risks.  2013-05-21T19:27:16Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/21/union-blasts-immigration-agency-as-percent-dreamer-petitions-approved/

Jodi Arias pleads for life in prison as jury mulls penalty for murder conviction

Jodi Arias told a jury Tuesday that she reconsidered her past statements on preferring the death penalty for her murder conviction, saying she hopes to contribute to society if allowed to live, by starting literacy, recycling and other programs in prison. 2013-05-21T18:19:33Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/21/jodi-arias-pleads-for-life-in-prison-as-jury-mulls-penalty-for-murder/

Federal court strikes down Arizona's 20-week abortion ban

A federal court in San Francisco Tuesday struck down Arizona's ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.  2013-05-21T18:17:59Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/21/federal-court-strikes-down-arizona-20-week-abortion-ban/

Microsoft reveals Xbox One entertainment console

Microsoft revealed the Xbox One, its next-generation entertainment console, during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond, Wash. 2013-05-21T17:53:00Z http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/05/21/microsoft-reveals-xbox-one-entertainment-console/

Report: Fort Hood shooter has drawn $278G in salary since massacre

The Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others during a shooting at Fort Hood has reportedly been paid more than $278,000 since the 2009 incident. 2013-05-21T17:44:42Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/21/fort-hood-shooter-has-drawn-278g-in-salary-since-massacre/

Democratic senator apologizes for citing Okla. tornadoes in climate change speech

Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse has apologized for remarks Monday in which he linked Oklahoma "cyclones" to climate change while berating Republicans for their stance on the issue --  around the time a massive tornado killed dozens in that state.  2013-05-21T17:30:12Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/21/democratic-sen-whitehouse-apologizes-for-climate-republican/

The DSM-5 is here: What the controversial new changes mean for mental health care

The most recent revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has arrived, and the latest changes have caused divisions among those in the psychiatric community. So what do these changes mean for those currently dealing with mental health disorders? 2013-05-21T16:19:10Z http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/05/21/dsm-5-is-here-what-controversial-new-changes-mean-for-mental-health-care/

Base jumper's terrifying 1,000-foot fall captured on video

A base jumper walked away with just minor scratches after his parachute opened backwards, sending him falling 1,000 feet to the ground -- and the entire ordeal was caught on video. 2013-05-21T14:47:21Z http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/05/21/base-jumper-terrifying-1000-foot-fall-captured-on-video/

IRS official calls decision to use planted question on scandal 'incredibly bad idea'

The outgoing IRS commissioner expressed regret Tuesday for a decision to use a planted question to go public with the agency's practice of targeting conservative groups, calling the move "an incredibly bad idea."  2013-05-21T14:25:32Z http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/05/21/senate-lawmakers-grill-irs-officials-over-tea-party-targeting/

How 'Dune' almost prevented 'Star Wars' from ever being

So how exactly would a bad "Dune" lead to the death of "Star Wars" before it was even born? 2013-05-21T13:03:12Z http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/05/20/how-dune-almost-prevented-star-wars-from-ever-being/

Teen who penned moving farewell song 'Clouds' loses battle with cancer

A Minnesota teen who penned the heartbreaking song "Clouds" after learning he had terminal bone cancer, reaching millions around the globe after his performance went viral on YouTube, has died. 2013-05-21T12:07:42Z http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/21/teen-who-penned-moving-farewell-song-clouds-loses-battle-with-cancer/

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