Drones strike North Waziristan hideouts killing 18 militants
U S missiles hit three hideouts in Shawal Valley North Waziristan close to the Afghan border killing 18 suspected insurgents and wounding 14. The strikes, part of a week of drone actions despite Pakistani protests, widen tensions over sovereignty and counterterrorism strategy.
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White House race frames stark choice in election
The contest pits Obama and Romney against each other with stark ideological contrasts. Obama favors active government, stimulus, and regulation while Romney and Ryan push for limited government, tax cuts, and reduced deficits. Both campaigns emphasize base loyalty as they head into party conventions.
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Stark contrasts between Obama and Romney positions
The Associated Press outlines stark policy differences on taxes spending abortion immigration energy and health care. Obama would extend some Bush era tax cuts for lower incomes while raising rates on the wealthy Romney would keep cuts and lower top rates but curb certain deductions. Obama backs his health law and emissions rules while Romney pledges repeal. Immigration and energy policies diverge with Obama supporting relief for young undocumented immigrants and Keystone opposition, Romney favoring a border fence and more domestic drilling.
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Tropical Storm Isaac Approaches Haiti and Gulf Coast
Isaac strengthens as it nears Haiti causing residents to gather at homes along the Barahona coast. Forecasters expect landfall on Haiti’s southern peninsula with heavy rain but not hurricane force, then a Gulf of Mexico path Sunday with possible Tampa threat for the Republican National Convention.
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Teen held captive for years escapes in Illinois
Washington Park Police Chief David Clark says a 19-year-old St. Louis woman was held in a home for over three years after initially going there voluntarily. She fled Monday with a relative’s help, recounting near daily beatings and sexual assaults. A SWAT raid Thursday freed a 2-year-old boy and led to the arrest of a 25-year-old man and his mother.
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