Attacks in Afghanistan Kill Troops and Civilians
Six U.S. troops and at least twelve civilians were killed in a weekend wave of attacks across Afghanistan's south and east. American reinforcements face strong Taliban resistance as operations in Kandahar aim to expand security and services to win local support. U.S. officers warn casualties may rise in the Taliban's heartland. June proved the deadliest month.
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U S Troop Deaths Rise in Afghanistan War Report
AP counts show at least 1 079 U S military deaths in Afghanistan Pakistan and Uzbekistan since late 2001. On Saturday two U S troops died in separate roadside blasts in Kandahar and the east. An ambush killed 11 Pakistanis in Chamkani district as gunmen struck a minibus.
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Arizona training program under fire in civil rights suit
A federal suit filed Friday challenges Arizona's immigration crackdown training materials as vague and enabling racial profiling of Hispanics. The lawsuit argues officers may weigh English ability, demeanor, clothing, and crowding to question immigration status. Plaintiffs’ attorney cites potential deportation ineligible migrants and calls for scrutiny of the program.
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Robotic subs removed a cap from the Deepwater Horizon area gushing Gulf well, allowing millions more gallons to flow into the sea for at least two days until a new seal is mounted. Officials caution the fix remains complex with the bottom plug planned for mid August.
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