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Twin suicide bombs kill 43 in Pakistani city
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 AP - Two suicide bombers killed 43 people in near-simultaneous blasts Friday, the fourth major attack in Pakistan this week and a clear sign that militants have the power to strike targets despite months of army offensives and U.S. missile strikes.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:18:34 GMT
| Pope's former diocese admits error over priest
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 AP - Pope Benedict XVI's former German diocese said Friday it made a mistake when the pontiff was archbishop in allowing a priest suspected to have abused a child to return to pastoral work. However, it said Benedict wasn't involved in the decision.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:57:14 GMT
| US dismayed after Morocco expels Americans
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AP - The U.S. ambassador to Morocco has expressed dismay over the expulsion of Americans accused of trying to convert Moroccans to Christianity in the North African kingdom.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:52:57 GMT
| Prime minister lays groundwork for Iraq coalition
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 AP - The Iraqi prime minister's bloc said Friday it has started laying the groundwork to form a coalition government, signaling growing confidence after preliminary election results showed it winning in at least three provinces in the southern Shiite heartland.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:51:50 GMT
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Woods likely to return at Masters (AP)
Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters, two people with knowledge of his plans told The Associated Press. Woods has been practicing at Isleworth near his Orlando home the last two weeks, and swing coach Hank Haney flew there during the weekend to work with him. That led to speculation Thursday he was close to playing again.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:33:39 PST
| Stern expects Jordan approval next week (AP)
The NBA has signed off on Michael Jordan's bid to buy the Charlotte Bobcats, and commissioner David Stern expects the league's board of governors to approve the $275 million purchase by the end of next week. In an interview with The Associated Press on Friday, Stern said he expects the vote to pass "very easily." Jordan will become the first ex-player to own an NBA team and the...
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:12:33 PST
| Browns sign former Patriots TE Watson (AP)
The Cleveland Browns filled a gaping offensive hole, signing free agent tight end Ben Watson to a multiyear contract. Watson spent the past six seasons with the New England Patriots, where he previously worked with Browns coach Eric Mangini and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. The Browns did not release financial terms.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:35:26 PST
| Leach deposition begins in lawsuit (AP)
Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach began giving sworn testimony Friday in the lawsuit he filed against the school after he was fired for allegedly mistreating a receiver suffering from the effects of a concussion. Leach, dressed in khaki pants and a dark sports coat, arrived a few minutes early for depositions in the case.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:59:28 PST
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Stocks trade flat after mixed economic reports
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 AP - Stocks shuttled between narrow gains and losses Friday after mixed reports on retail sales and business inventories gave investors little new insight into the economy.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:31:33 GMT
| WaMu says it has settlement with JPMorgan, FDIC
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AP - Washington Mutual Inc. says it has resolved disputes with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. over some $4 billion at issue in the bank holding company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:47:41 GMT
| Democrats pare differences over health overhaul
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 AP - President Barack Obama delayed next week's Asian trip on Friday to seize on suddenly improved prospects for his sweeping health care legislation, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi forecast final passage of the overhaul in days.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:23:19 GMT
| US terror suspect in Yemen worked at 5 nuke sites
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 AP - Before he was rounded up in a sweep of suspected al-Qaida terrorists in Yemen, Sharif Mobley was a laborer at five nuclear plant complexes in Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:03:17 GMT
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