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Sniper suspects linked to September 5 shooting in Maryland
Jet crash kills 2 in New Mexico

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Bali bombers targeted Americans, according to reported confession
Shaky peace among Afghan warlords

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Westly increases lead in controller's race
Al Gore reprises role on 'Futurama' cartoon

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CEO of troubled health care financier quits
Nuclear Regulatory Commission cites power plant for faulty wall

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Judge stops shareholder attempt to block Qwest deal
Court-ordered Microsoft watchdog panel takes shape

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Shaq to bring 'real life' back to Lakers in 1-2 weeks
Newman sets record in winning Phoenix pole

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Apollo Theatre hosts Motown tribute to Funk Brothers
Buyers selective at high-end art auctions

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WASHINGTON CALLING: Odds and ends
DAN K. THOMASSON: Democrats have themselves to blame for midterm elections

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Laws put off recount in Alabama governor's race
Congress returning to welfare policy

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GenPharm's generic Accutane receives FDA approval
Milky Way center hosts starving black hole, astrophysicists say

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