KABUL – Television footage broadcast Tuesday showed insurgents handling what appears to be U.S. ammunition in a remote area of eastern Afghanistan that American forces left last month following a deadly firefight that killed eight troops. The U.S. military said the forces that left the area said they removed and …
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17 November
After 30 Years, U.S. Still Clueless About Iran
Thirty years ago today, November 4, 1979, a group of Iranian “studentsâ€� shouting “death to Americaâ€� stormed the U.S. Embassy in Teheran, Iran and took 66 Americans hostage. Though fourteen of the hostages were soon freed, the remaining 52 were held for 444 days. For the American people, it was …
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17 November
James Harden scores 29 points to lead Rockets to 121-100 win over Kings
HOUSTON – James Harden thinks the Houston Rockets have only some minor tinkering to do before the playoffs begin. Otherwise, everything seems to be working fine. Harden had 29 points and nine assists, Omer Asik had 10 points and 12 rebounds and Houston cruised to a 121-100 win over the …
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16 November
15 Injured When Jet Hits Turbulence Over Pacific Ocean
HONOLULU – Fifteen people aboard an Air Canada flight suffered minor injuries when it encountered turbulence about one hour northeast of Honolulu. The airline says flight AC34 from Sydney to Vancouver, British Columbia, diverted to Honolulu and landed early Friday morning. Air Canada says two passengers and two flight attendants …
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15 November
Mother's Sun Exposure May Affect Kids' Bone Growth
NEW YORK – Women who get some sun during the last trimester of pregnancy may have children with stronger bones, a new study suggests. UK researchers found that among nearly 7,000 10-year-olds they assessed, those whose mothers were in their last trimester during sunny months tended to have larger bones. …
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15 November
Top Pentagon Commander Visits Afghanistan
FORWARD OPERATING BASE AIRBORNE, Afghanistan – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is reviewing a new community-based defense program recently started in an increasingly violent province on the doorstep of Kabul. Adm. Mike Mullen visited Wardak province on Wednesday, where U.S. troops deployed for the first time this …
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15 November
Setton Pistachio Expands Recall to 2 Million Pounds
Setton Pistachio, the nation’s second-largest pistachio processor which sells nuts to Kraft Foods and 35 other wholesalers across the country, has recalled more than 2 million pounds of nuts over fears of possible salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported yet, but the following recalls have been announced because the …
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15 November
U.S. Soldier Pleads Not Guilty to Iraq Murder Charges at Court-Martial
VILSECK, Germany – A U.S. Army soldier who prosecutors assert hatched the plan for the execution-style slayings of four bound, blindfolded Iraqis by the side of a Baghdad canal pleaded not guilty to murder at his court-martial Monday. Master Sgt. John Hatley, 40, was charged with premeditated murder, conspiracy to …
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15 November
Murder-Suicide Wrestler's Doctor Gets 10 Years in Prison for Illegally Prescribing Drugs
NEWNAN, Georgia – The personal doctor to a professional wrestler who killed himself, his wife and their 7-year-old son was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for illegally prescribing painkillers and other drugs to patients. Dr. Phil Astin, 54, had pleaded guilty Jan. 29 to a 175-count federal indictment. …
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15 November
Pennsylvania Mom Convicted of Using Baby as a Weapon Posts Bail Pending Appeal
ERIE, Pa. – A northeastern Pennsylvania woman appealing her conviction for swinging her infant at her boyfriend during a 2006 fight has made bail. Erie County Judge William Cunningham set bond Tuesday for 29-year-old Chytoria Graham, and her mother posted $20,000 cash within hours. She was sentenced in 2007 to …
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