VP Joe Biden and others remember Stevens, nation’s longest serving Republican senator

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Long procession of mourners pay respects to former Sen. Ted Stevens at Anchorage church

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European countries resume some air travel in zones safe from Icelandic volcano’s ash

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Polish president, first lady interred in Krakow amid new hopes for thaw with Russia

U.S. President Barack Obama joins Martha Coakley

Elaborate funeral Mass held for Polish first couple; some leaders cancel because of ash cloud

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Bodies of Polish president, wife, flown to Krakow for traditional-laden burial

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Spewing anew, volcano keeps Europe land-bound and uncertain of long term under ashy shadow

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Icelandic volcano spews more ash overnight, worsening flight problems, travel chaos worldwide

U.S. President Barack Obama joins Martha Coakley

Volcanic ash cloud sparks more flight disruptions, no end in sight for explosive activity

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Nat’l memorial for Polish plane crash victims; ash causes some to miss Sunday’s state funeral

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Scientists say Iceland volcano activity increases, more travel disruptions feared

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AP Top News at 3:11 a.m. EDT

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Flight disruptions in Europe get even worse

Volcanic ash cloud drifts east and south, flight disruptions get even worse in Europe

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Kaczynski’s family wants state funeral Sunday as planned, even if Poland’s airports stay shut