Iraqi Soldier Fires on U.S. Troops, Killing Two
An Iraqi soldier opened fire on American troops at a base during a visit by a Iraqi commander, killing two U.S. servicemen. The incident raises U.S. war deaths in Iraq to at least 4,418 since March 2003.
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U.N. Reports surge of rapes in eastern Congo
The United Nations said more than 500 systematic rapes by armed combatants occurred in eastern Congo since late July and partial responsibility for not protecting citizens was acknowledged. An additional 260 rapes were reported in another region, on top of 242 in and around Luvungi near a U.N. peacekeepers' camp.
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Word of the Summer refudiate draws online searches
Merriam Webster names refudiate the Word of the Summer though it is not an actual word. Sarah Palin sparked interest by coining the term in July, fueling online searches alongside inceptions despicable moratorium austerity opulent and doppleganger as movies released.
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Daley Declines to Seek Seventh Term as Chicago Mayor
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced he will not seek re election ending 21 years in office. The 68 year old said the time felt right and will begin a new phase for his family. Rahm Emanuel floated as potential successor while Daley noted many would be strong mayoral candidates.
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Hermine delivers Texas a tropical punch but minimal damage
Tropical Storm Hermine hit Texas with rain and wind, mostly sparing the Rio Grande Valley. A motel roof peeled back in Raymondville and power outages occurred as Mexico faced outages and about 20 homes damaged. 3,509 evacuees sought shelter as Hermine moved inland from the Gulf, with remnants expected to reach Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Obama tax breaks unlikely to quickly boost hiring or growth
Analysts say even with quick enactment the proposed business tax breaks would not quickly lift the economy. Benefits would likely appear next year as firms await stronger sales and recovery durability, with major utilities noting long lead times for investments and only tens of thousands of jobs possibly created late next year.
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