Soldiers die in Iraq possibly from friendly fire
Two U S Army soldiers killed in Ramadi on February 2 may have been felled by friendly fire. Pvt Matthew Zeimer 18 of Glendive Montana and Spe Alan McPeek 20 of Tucson Arizona were initially recorded as enemy fire casualties. An Army investigation cited in a March report indicates U S forces may be responsible with ongoing inquiries continuing.
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Factory orders total new orders for all manufactured goods
Sanemajly adjusted figures show total new orders for American factories across all manufactured goods, reflecting shifts in demand and production outlook.
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Factory orders rise edges up but signals caution
U S factories reported a 1 percent February gain in new orders, a modest improvement after January’s 5.7 percent plunge. The service sector grew at its slowest pace in almost four years as companies held back amid the slowing economy.
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Intern pleads guilty to stealing Civil War documents
A 40 year old National Archives intern pleaded guilty to stealing 164 Civil War documents including Lincoln death announcement and sold about half on eBay. About 150 online, half shipped, items valued around 30000 dollars recovered. he used a yellow legal pad to steal while interning last summer.
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Iran frees 15 British sailors ending 13 day standoff
Tehran announces the surprise release of 15 captive soldiers as Prime Minister Blair voices profound relief. Iran’s gesture avoids public apology while Syria and U S officials note diplomatic leverage and quiet diplomacy in resolving the crisis.
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Obama raises 25 million in bid to challenge Clinton
Obama reports a 25 million three month fundraising haul in Iowa signaling his status as Hillary Clinton's main rival. He notes 100000 donors with 6.9 million online and more than half contributing online. Clinton has 36 million total funds after a 10 million transfer.
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Lenders rush to help homeowners avoid foreclosures in loan mods
EMC Mortgage Corp launches a 50 person Mod Squad to work with troubled borrowers. Staff will spend unlimited time on calls to compute affordable payments, aiming to treat loan workouts more like counseling than a call center.
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Gunmen abduct 22 Shiite shepherds near Baghdad as violence spreads
In Anbar province west of Baghdad gunmen abduct 22 Shiite shepherds tending thousands of sheep from Karbala. Six power plant workers were killed in northern Iraq as sectarian violence extends beyond the capital amid a security crackdown.
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Pelosi meets Assad in Damascus despite White House objections
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Syria's leader Bashar Assad in Damascus to press for Assad's stance on militant groups and deliver a peace message from Israel. Rep. Tom Lantos said the talks bolster the case for direct dialogue with Syria, despite U.S. opposition.
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Chinese children face growing trafficking risk in rural areas
AP reports rural Chinese children are increasingly sold or forced into begging theft or sex work as parents migrate for work. A rights advocate notes a thriving market for brides and abducted babies. China says crackdowns are reducing the trend.
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