Car bombs strike Shiite pilgrims near Karbala
Iraqi military spokesman Maj. Gen. Qassim al-Moussawi said 10 people were killed and 32 wounded in a blast believed to be caused by a hidden bomb in a small truck. Police kept away from the site as hundreds of thousands of Shiite pilgrims prepare to gather in Karbala to end 40 days of mourning after Ashoura.
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Recession Drives Deficit to Record High on Bailout Costs
The Treasury reports a four month deficit of 569 billion dollars led by the 700 billion financial rescue plan. January alone shows 83.8 billion in shortfall, worse than expectations and far above last year's surplus.
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Tornado Rips Lone Grove Oklahoma Killing and Injuring Dozens
Severe weather shattered Lone Grove in Carter County as a February tornado killed at least eight people and injured fourteen others. Rescuers combed through mobile home debris while witnesses recounted miraculous escapes and a driver among the dead from a collapsing trailer park. Authorities reported warning times and widespread destruction across the town and nearby Edmond and Oklahoma City areas.
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