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Israeli embassy in Mauritania attacked (AP)

“AP - At least one gunman opened fire on the Israeli Embassy in Mauritania Friday, setting off a battle with guards that wounded one person, according to Israeli officials and witnesses.”
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Doctor declared killed in 9/11 attacks (AP)

“AP - A doctor whose disappearance just before Sept. 11, 2001, led her family on a painstaking search for answers was killed in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, a court ruled Thursday.”
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Japan hangs 3 death-row inmates (AP)

“AP - Japan executed three men for murder Friday, including a convicted rapist who stabbed to death a previous victim in revenge for testifying against him, the government said.”
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Police: New evidence in Holloway case (AP)


AP - Aruban prosecutors said Thursday that authorities are investigating new information in the Natalee Holloway case provided by a Dutch crime reporter.

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I Have a Feeling He’s Not Alone (Dear Margo)

“Dear Margo - DEAR MARGO: I have been married to a wonderful woman for many years.”
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Clinton says she’ll clean up after Bush dynasty (Reuters)


Reuters - Former First Lady Hillary Clinton
addressed the question of political dynasties on Thursday with
a one-liner that she hoped would allay concerns over two
families dominating the White House for decades if she becomes
president next year.

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Obama, Clinton hold civil debate as Schwarzenegger backs McCain (AFP)


AFP - Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama struck a rare note of civility in their White House battle Thursday, uniting to observe that history was in the air as the Democrats vie to seize back the presidency.

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Spears in hospital; mom says she’s OK (AP)


AP - With Britney Spears whisked out of the public spotlight Thursday and committed to a hospital psychiatric ward, it’s now up to a team of professional caregivers to reverse her seemingly endless downward spiral.

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Wave of attacks on Jews in Russia (AP)

“AP - Russia’s Jewish community on Thursday reported three attacks in the last two weeks, including a raid on a synagogue and desecration of a memorial to Holocaust victims.”
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Can Kenya Avert a Bloodbath? (Time.com)


Time.com - Tribal killings may have started in response to a flawed election, but they have revealed a rift that may be beyond the control of politicians

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