Soldier, 59, is oldest killed in Afghanistan

August 21st, 2009
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A Vietnam veteran and Bronze Star recipient who volunteered to return to the Army and serve in Afghanistan became the oldest U.S. service member to die in combat there, the U.S. military announced Friday.

Michael Jackson burial date changed

August 21st, 2009
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The date of the funeral for pop legend Michael Jackson has been changed to September 3, the singer's spokesman said Friday.

Breast implants led to ID of murdered model

August 21st, 2009
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A district attorney’s office spokeswoman says that 28-year-old Jasmine Fiore was identified using the serial number from her implants because detectives couldn’t use fingerprints or dental records.

$2 trillion higher deficit projected

August 21st, 2009
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The Obama administration expects the federal deficit over the next decade to be $2 trillion bigger than previously estimated, White House officials said Friday.

Chile: Tests show swine flu has jumped to birds

August 21st, 2009
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Chile said that tests show swine flu has jumped to birds, opening a new chapter in the global epidemic. Experts said the infected turkeys have suffered only mild effects.

Obamas depart for 10-day vacation

August 21st, 2009
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President Barack Obama left the White House on Friday for a 10-day vacation, taking with him the family dog and leaving behind an acrimonious debate about health care overhaul.

AP: Gov. Sanford didn't disclose flights

August 21st, 2009
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South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford took 35 undisclosed flights on private planes since taking office despite a state law requiring him to report who paid for the travel, an AP investigation has found.

Current Clinical Evidence For Using Cranberry Juice To Combat Urinary Tract Infections Is 'Unsatisfactory And Inconclusive', According To Raul Raz

August 21st, 2009
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"An apple a day..." Not all medical problems require a state-of-the-art solution, and it would be nice to think that products from the corner shop could treat a widespread and uncomfortable ailment. Cranberry juice and related products have [...]
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‘Betrayed’ Lockerbie families consider options

August 21st, 2009
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Relatives of Americans who died in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 were gripped in a “riptide of despair” after the bomber returned home and said they feared they would never fully know what happened.

Who got run over by Clunkers?

August 21st, 2009
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Critics of the Cash for Clunkers program view the $3 billion program as an example of the Obama administration willingness to cherry-pick winners and stick taxpayers with the tab.