Capitol Police probe satirical Onion reports on Capitol hostage tale
The Capitol Police investigated false stories from The Onion claiming Congress members held a school class hostage and fired on them. The hoax followed an FBI arrest in Massachusetts of a man alleged to plan explosive drone attacks on the Pentagon and Capitol.
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Harry Reid
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NATO says insurgent attacks down despite U N casualty rise
NATO and U S led forces report a 2 percent drop in insurgent attacks in the first eight months, with direct fire down 30 percent and roadside bombs up 5 percent, while the U N cites a 39 percent rise in incidents to 2108 per month through August. Civilian casualties rose, drawing criticism from President Karzai.
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Woman charged in murder after man allegedly hired her
New York woman Jennifer Riesel, 28, is charged with murder in the death of 74-year-old Francis Nelson found bound near his abandoned car in Herkimer County. Police say Nelson claimed he would pay $180,000 to have him killed, but no evidence supported he wished to die and no money changed hands.
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Albany
Cat with two faces earns place in Guinness records
Frank and Louie the cat, born with two faces two mouths and three eyes, survives to age twelve in Worcester Massachusetts. Rescued from euthanasia by Marty Stevens the Janus cat is recognized as the longest living member of its rare group in Guinness World Records.
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