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US levies tougher sanctions on Iran’s Central Bank

FILE- In this April 8, 2008, file photo  released by the Iranian President's Office, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, center, listens to a technician during his visit of the  Natanz Uranium Enrichment Facility some 200 miles (322 kilometers) south of the capital Tehran, Iran. For the first time in nearly two decades of escalating tensions over the Iranian nuclear program, it appears that world leaders are genuinely concerned that an Israeli military attack on the Islamic Republic could be imminent, an action that many fear might trigger war, terrorism and global economic havoc. (AP Photo/Iranian Presidents office, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Targeting Iran’s economy, the U.S. ordered tough new penalties Monday to further pinch the country’s financial system and encourage Israel to give sanctions more time before any military action against Iran’s nuclear program.

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AP Source: Nats sign Ankiel to minor league deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the Washington Nationals have agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Rick Ankiel.

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Griffin nearly gets triple-double in Clippers rout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Blake Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and DeAndre Jordan had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 107-81 victory against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

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Analysis: How economy is viewed can differ sharply

President Barack Obama shakes hands with firefighters after speaking about the economy during an event at Fire Station #5 in Arlington, Va., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

WASHINGTON (AP) — The stronger the economy gets, the more the presidential race comes down to what voters believe: Are things actually getting better? Or is it all still a mess?

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NATO ministers consider speeded-up Afghan drawdown

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta answers questions from members of the traveling press after concluding a day of NATO Ministers of Defense meetings at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

BRUSSELS (AP) — Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday that NATO allies have agreed broadly to step back from the lead combat role in Afghanistan and let local forces take their place as early as next year, a shortened timetable that startled officials and members of Congress.

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