Connecticut Native Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
Staff Sergeant Ann R. Cullers 28 of New London Conn died Oct 30 in Kandahar Province when an insurgent rocket propelled grenade exploded near him as he repaired a bull dozer. He served with the 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion 3rd Brigade Combat Team 10th Mountain Division Fort Drum N Y. Cullers earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart posthumously and is survived by family in Connecticut and Southern Illinois. A memorial service is planned in Pittsburg and contributions may be made to This Able Veteran.
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Quake Kills at Least Three in Van Turkey
An earthquake in eastern Turkey's Van province killed at least three people and trapped dozens in toppled buildings, many already weakened by a prior 7.2 quake last month. Rescue teams worked through the night as aftershocks rattled the area and reporters and journalists were among those affected.
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Dow Jones sinks 389 as European debt crisis spooks markets
The Dow falls 389 points amid fear over Italy and Greece debt strains. Italy’s borrowing costs spike, Greece faces stalled power-sharing talks, and European banks fear massive losses. S&P drops 46.82 to 1229.10. Nasdaq slips 105.84 as European markets also tumble.
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Europe debts on their own as rivals seek U S fiscal reform
GOP candidates urged Europe to handle its debt without U S bailouts while warning deficits at home threaten another Greece or Italy crisis. Mitt Romney defended IMF support yet urged focus on U S growth and spending cuts as Herman Cain faced sexual harassment allegations during the Michigan debate.
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