House opens debate on health care overhaul bill
President Barack Obama's landmark health care overhaul moved toward a vote in the House Saturday after anti-abortion lawmakers won a chance to knock out language that would let federally subsidized health care plans cover abortions.
Suspect asked for advice on going to fight Muslims
A Muslim leader says the Army psychiatrist suspected of going on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood asked him for advice on what he should tell soldiers who had concerns about going to fight Muslims in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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SC Veterans Center offers aid to homeless
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Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC
Tiger Woods stalled with pars. Phil Mickelson poured it on with birdies.
Undefeated Zenyatta ready to race the boys
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Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old
Investigators cracked a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into their unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said.
Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban
Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with shoulders _ and tattoos _ exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts.
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But for heroes, bloodbath could have been worse
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted.
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Fort Hood officer: family not surprised at heroics
CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (AP) — The stepmother of the police officer who shot an Army psychiatrist suspected of the Ford Hood killing spree said Friday the woman’s heroics are not surprising.
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Neighbor: Fort Hood suspect emptied his apartment
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist suspected of opening fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood cleaned out his apartment in the days before the rampage that left 13 people dead, a neighbor said Friday.
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Obama says don't jump to conclusions on shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Friday the entire nation is grieving for those slain at Fort Hood, and he urged people not to jump to conclusions while law enforcement officers investigate the shootings.
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