Gates confirmed as defense secretary after Senate vote
Senators vote 95 to 2 to confirm Robert Gates as defense secretary. Democrats and Republicans frame him as key to overhauling Iraq policy. The confirmation follows Gates’ pledge to consider new options in Iraq, while a separate independent study critiques Bush’s war approach.
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Suburban Poor Outnumber Cities in Latest Poverty Study
In the nations 100 largest metros, more than 12 million suburban residents live in poverty as poverty rises in both regions. Economies are regional now with suburban gains mirroring city poverty, while the national rate sits at 12.6 percent after a late decade rise amid uneven recovery.
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Ten US troops killed in Iraq amid policy shift debate
Ten U S troops died in four incidents in Iraq as a bipartisan panel in Washington urged moving from combat to training roles. The Iraqi government said the report was not surprising and stressed Iraq must lead security. The violence raised monthly U S deaths to 30, with totals for the war nearing 2,918.
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Evidence of flowing water on Mars hints at recent activity
NASA scientists point to changes in two gullies as evidence that liquid water may have flowed on Mars as recently as a few years ago. Photographs from the Mars Global Surveyor support the view, though the images do not show flowing water directly. If confirmed, the finding heightens the appeal of Mars as a potential habitat with water and heat sources.
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Bombing at Kandahar office kills Americans and Afghans
A self detonating bomber struck near Houston based security firm offices in Kandahar killing two Americans, five Afghans, and wounding three. The attack marked the sixth self action death in the region in nine days.
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