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Afghans: 7 soldiers killed by NATO strike

A spokesman for NATO confirmed the deaths, first reported by the Afghan Defense Ministry, The New York Times reported. The spokesman said the operation Friday in Badghis province also wounded five U.S. and 15 Afghan soldiers, two Afghan police officers and an Afghan civilian who was part of the mission, which arrived in the area Thursday.

Student charged with killing rooommate

Quran Mahammed Jones, who turned 20 Friday, remains in the Medical Center of the University of California-Davis, The Sacramento Bee reported. Jones, who was shot when he allegedly approached police officers carrying a knife, faces assault charges in addition to the charge of killing Scott Hawkins, 23.

House debates healthcare bill

Democratic House leaders hope to win approval for the 1,900-page, $1 trillion bill by the end of the day, The Washington Post reported. Since all Republicans are expected to vote against the bill, passage depends on keeping enough wavering Democrats in the fold.

Afghans: 7 soldiers killed by NATO strike

Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial

U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar promised the memorial would be completed by the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that also toppled the World Trade Center twin towers in New York and damaged the Pentagon in Washington.

Barbour: Elections showed peoples' concern

The Republican governor, providing the party's response to President Barack Obama's weekly address to the nation, applauded the election of Republican candidates to governorships in Virginia and New Jersey this week, saying the wins reflect concerns about Democrats' political goals.

Kennedy memorabilia up for auction

The Dallas Morning News reported Saturday's Heritage Auction Galleries sale was to include a newspaper whose front page Kennedy signed shortly before his 1963 assassination. The newspaper, which Kennedy signed for a hotel maid, enjoyed bids as much as $10,000 in advance bidding.

Meat purveyor gets 15 years for fraud

Arnold Zaler, 60, received a sentence far above the eight years recommended by prosecutors, The Denver Post reported. U.S. District Judge John Kane ordered him to pay $2.5 million in restitution.

Source: W.H. warns consultant off Fox

The strategist said he got a blunt and intimidating phone call from an administration official saying, We'd better not see you on again, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. The implied message was that clients might stop using you if you continue, the consultant said.

Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial

Republican Party courting Latinos

Much of the Latino vote was driven toward the Democratic party by conservative Republican calls for border fence proposals and cutting healthcare options for illegal immigrants, ABC News reported Saturday.

Federal judge now in state custody

Samuel Kent had been housed in a prison hospital in Massachusetts, the Houston Chronicle reported Friday. Kent, who had been a judge in U.S. District Court in Houston and Galveston in Texas, was sentenced to 33 months for lying about sexual assaults on female employees and still has 28 months to serve.

Bank tax goes down at G20

Brown asked world financial leaders at the Group of 20 summit to consider putting a tax on financial transactions. The money would go into a global fund and would be used to bail out failed banks. This would protect taxpayers and make banks more accountable, Brown said.

Suspect in officer's killing wounded

Christopher John Monfort was wounded in the head and shoulder Friday afternoon by police in the suburb of Tukwila as a memorial service for Officer Timothy Brenton was concluding at KeyArena, The Seattle Times reported. He was being treated at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Police Chief John Diaz said.

Canadian accused of firearm crime

Victor Nanatakapo is charged with careless use of a firearm.

Multimillions fund brain research

Outgoing university President Harvey Weingarten announced Friday a $39 million gift from Calgary Flames hockey team owner Harley Hotchkiss to the school's Hotchkiss Brain Institute.

Sheriff: Revenge prompted grave vandalism

Authorities allege after an unidentified teenage girl refused to date Steven C. Locke, 21, he sought out the grave site of the teen's mother and used a sledgehammer to vandalize an urn and its bronze base, The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch reported Saturday.

WWII museum expansion opens in New Orleans

Former U.S. Marine Bert Stolier, who served during World War II, said Friday the museum is integral because without such sites there won't be anyone left to tell what went on in Europe and the Pacific, The (New Orleans) Times-Picayune reported.

House debates healthcare bill

Husband cleared in cancer hoax

Phylip Chen, 38, of Columbus was told Friday he no longer faces prosecution, The Columbus Dispatch reported. He had taken and passed a polygraph test.

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Afghans: 7 soldiers killed by NATO strike

Student charged with killing rooommate

House debates healthcare bill

Afghans: 7 soldiers killed by NATO strike

Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial

Barbour: Elections showed peoples' concern

Kennedy memorabilia up for auction

Meat purveyor gets 15 years for fraud

Source: W.H. warns consultant off Fox

Ground broken for Flight 93 memorial

Republican Party courting Latinos

Federal judge now in state custody

Bank tax goes down at G20

Suspect in officer's killing wounded

Canadian accused of firearm crime

Multimillions fund brain research

Sheriff: Revenge prompted grave vandalism

WWII museum expansion opens in New Orleans

House debates healthcare bill

Husband cleared in cancer hoax

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