Kennedy to retire from Congress ending long Kennedys in Washington
Patrick Kennedy, son of the late Edward Kennedy, announces retirement from Congress five months after his father's death. The Rhode Island Democrat says he seeks a private life and relief from public scrutiny, noting it will leave Washington without a Kennedy in office for the first time in six decades.
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Las Vegas ax slaying suspect claims memory loss
Harold E. Montague 33 told investigators he blacked out and does not remember the noon rampage on a residential street that left a 4 month old boy dead and the mother severely injured. He also allegedly stabbed his sister in law repeatedly with the ax before fleeing.
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Marines and Afghan Forces Launch Moshtarak Offensive on Marjah
Helicopter borne U S Marines and Afghan troops storm the Taliban held town of Marjah in Helmand province to retake the hub of the militants south of Kabul. The operation codenamed Moshtarak involves about 15 000 troops with 7 500 fighting in Marjah and marks the largest joint assault of the Afghan war to date.
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United States Snow Day Across 49 States Fades in Hawaii
Snow blanketed 49 states on Friday with Hawaii as the sole holdout as rare weather patterns draped the nation. The Deep South saw disruptions while regions like Portland Maine canceled winter events. Researchers note the anomaly and search historical records for a 50 for 50 snowfall day, with Jan 19 1977 as a potential near miss.
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Flights canceled as storm hits South ATLANTA
Airlines canceled more than 1,800 flights Friday as snow hit Atlanta and the South. Light to moderate snow fell through the afternoon in Atlanta and nearby suburbs, with snowfall not tapering until late evening. A federal holiday on Monday raised concern of more disruptions. many travelers were advised to check flight status online.
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Clinton pushes on after heart procedure and Haiti relief
Former president Bill Clinton, 63, faced a second heart procedure in five years but remained active, talking to reporters from his Chappaqua home driveway about Haiti relief. He said he felt great and did miles on a treadmill while continuing fundraising and diplomacy.
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