Beshear defeats Fletcher in Kentucky governor race
Democrat Steve Beshear wins Kentucky governor race by about 20 points, highlighting Fletcher’s hiring scandal and a last minute Ten Commandments display controversy. Barbour secures Mississippi second term with strong hurricane recovery record. Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh elect new incumbents with notable firsts and continued leadership.
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2007 becomes deadliest year for U.S. troops in Iraq
The U S military reports six new deaths in Iraq, pushing 2007 total to 853 and surpassing 2004’s peak. Pentagon notes lower casualties recently amid reduced roadside bombs and growing security in Baghdad and former militant strongholds. A Navy officer cites Iranian prisoner releases and weapons shipments timing. Defense Secretary Gates references Tehran pledge to curb arms flow.
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Miami teacher shot near high school sparks lockdowns
A teacher identified as Sergio Miranda was shot in the upper torso during a robbery attempt near a Miami high school. He is in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital as lockdowns affected several schools for over two hours and a 19-year-old man was arrested.
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Girl detained for hugs at Mascoutah Middle School
Megan Coulter, 13, faces a second detention after hugging two friends in a display of affection. Her mother says the hugs were minor, not real embraces, while the school cites a policy against public displays of affection.
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Congress Divided Over Cheney Impeachment Bid
House Democrats narrowly blocked a debate on Dick Cheney impeachment after Republicans flipped to table the resolution. Dennis Kucinich had accused Cheney of manipulating intelligence to justify war with Iraq, while Democrats moved to refer the measure to the Judiciary Committee.
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