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Obama: More NATO troops means tax cuts at home
Barack Obama said Friday that persuading NATO allies to contribute more troops to Afghanistan could lead to U.S. troops cuts and help improve the U.S. economy, with reduced military expenditure being diverted into tax cuts to help middle class families.
Crews make progress on Mississippi River oil slick
Swift currents and bends in the river have helped in the cleanup of the oil spill that led to this week's closure of the Mississippi at New Orleans, a U.S. Coast Guard official said Friday.
Weir pleases fans in rain-hit Canadian Open
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Sex scandal F1 chief sues German paper
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YouTube's star lecturer dies at 47
Randy Pausch, the professor whose "last lecture" became a runaway phenomenon on the Internet and was turned into a best-selling book, died Friday of pancreatic cancer, Carnegie Mellon University announced on its Web site.
McCain source: VP announcement not settled
Sen. John McCain has not settled on a running mate and the timing of any announcement has not been determined, a senior McCain source told CNN.
Pitt-Jolie bodyguards scuffle with paparazzi
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Being black can mean being a suspect
For Anthony Williams, being black in America means being a suspect.
911 calls released in case of missing 2-year-old
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Late birdies gives Park Evian advantage
Brazilian teenager Angela Park birdied the final two holes to sneak into the halfway lead on 10-under-par at the Evian Masters in France on Friday, but it was 43-year-old Helen Alfredsson who made the biggest move with a course record nine-under 63.
Freelance firefighters protect high-end homes
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Frenchman Chavanel claims Tour stage win
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Hole in Qantas jet forces emergency landing
A Qantas flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne made an emergency landing in the Philippines on Friday after a hole appeared in the fuselage and the cabin lost pressure suddenly.
Minimum-wage workers live on the edge
Timothy Davis, a 21-year-old who makes just above the minimum wage, chose to live on his own three months ago. He was soon second-guessing the decision.
The Screening Room's top 10 movie psychos
This month it's all about killer attitude.
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