Bin Laden tape authenticity disputed across channels
A Cairo based station aired a tape claiming to be Osama bin Laden, but rival Al Jazeera says it aired the material previously, with a U S official noting the footage was not new. The voice criticizes US actions in Iraq and mentions peaceful solutions in the region.
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U S troops plan new bases to aid Afghan reconstruction
Lt Gen Barno says the United States will deploy at least 12 Provincial Reconstruction Teams by March to the south and east, expanding operations into Pashtun areas and aiming to boost aid delivery and security ahead of June elections. He warns insurgents will react strongly to the expanded presence. The effort follows a recent $1.2 billion aid package and aims to create islands of stability across Afghanistan.
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Boston Opens Big Dig Southbound 1 93 Under Downtown
Boston marks the Big Dig milestone with a two mile southbound 1 93 tunnel opening replacing the central artery. Mayor Menino and Matthew Amorello lead the ceremony as traffic flows to the Leonard P. Bunker Hill Bridge and new underground lanes.
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Gloomy outlook for federal budget over 60 years
The Congressional Budget Office warns that keeping the U S budget near balance for six decades will require painful tax hikes, spending cuts, or both. Six scenarios through 2050 illustrate that even with revenue gains or large tax cuts expiring, fiscal stability remains uncertain and delay worsens the looming debt and economic risks.
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Studdard settles suit with 205 Flava over image use
Ruben Studdard reaches a settlement with 205 Flava Inc and its parent 19 Entertainment, ending a suit over unauthorized use of his image during American Idol. The company will market 205 Flava products while details remain undisclosed.
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