Pentagon reports 147 combat deaths, tied to Gulf War toll
The drumbeat of war claims three U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq last week and two more this week. The Pentagon confirms 147 combat deaths from hostile fire, matching the Gulf War toll and fueling debate among military families and the nation over the war’s future.
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Internet sparks rise in used car sales in Texas
Arlington dealer Ken Topham recalls skepticism as he builds a business around online auctions on eBay for used cars. He says the platform transformed his approach to selling and changed a hobby into a living, highlighting a shift in the auto market.
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Residents Return to Charred Remains in Summerhaven
Residents return to charred remains of homes in the mountaintop Summerhaven resort community after a wildfire destroyed more than 300 homes and businesses nearly a month ago in Tucson Arizona.
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Freddie Mac Accounting Troubles Deeper Than Seen
A federal regulator told Congress that Freddie Mac's accounting problems were more extensive than expected and that lawyers hired by its board to probe the matter had not been fully forthcoming.
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Hong Kong Faces Worst Political Crisis Since Handover
Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa admitted mistakes and asked citizens for a second chance amid mass protests over a national security bill, marking the territory’s most serious crisis since the 1997 handover.
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GOP Board Meeting Shooting Shocks Kanawha County
Richard Dean Bright, 58, a maintenance worker from Rand, doused two audience members with gasoline and fired an SKS rifle at a Kanawha County Board of Education meeting in Charleston. One 56 year old woman was wounded, others restrained Bright until police arrived within two minutes. Bright faced two felony charges and bail was set at 250000 dollars.
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Recession Ends Yet Unemployment Rises Amid Criticism
The National Bureau of Economic Research declares the recession that began in March 2001 ended in November, yet unemployment climbs to 6.4 percent, the largest monthly jump since 2001. Democrats argue the end of recession does not ease workers' hardships.
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Jolie Opens Up On Life Changing U N Work And Maddox Love
Angelina Jolie discusses becoming a U N goodwill ambassador in Cosmopolitan saying travel and Washington changed her life and Maddox, adopted from Cambodia, is now her world. She, 28, notes his strength amid a marital split with Billy Bob Thornton and their May divorce.
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Controversy Over Sugars Cafe Branded Hooters Style
In San Jose Sugars cafe spurs anger with a macho theme and lingerie shows while city officials warn of code violations. Neighbors want it closed and insist the neighborhood preferred a Starbucks.
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