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Retired Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf Dies
A U.S. official says retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who commanded the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein's forces out of Kuwait in 1991, has died. He was 78. The official tells The Associated Press that Schwarzkopf died...
Tags: U.S. Military, Tampa
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Book on bin Laden Raid Coming Out Sept. 11
HILLEL ITALIEA first-hand account of the Navy SEAL mission that killed Osama bin Laden is coming out Sept. 11. Dutton announced Wednesday that Mark Owen's "No Easy Day" will "set the record straight" on the raid in Pakistan in May 2011. "Mark Owen" is a...Tags: Osama bin Laden
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Search for Captured Soldier Bowe Bergdahl Continues
The Associated PressThe search for captured Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was taken prisoner in Afghanistan three years ago,is continuing as defense leaders say the military and intelligence communities are doing everything possible to find him. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman...Tags: Taliban, Haqqani Network, Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Assignment Afghanistan blog: On Patrol & Lunch with the Afghanis
Channel 2 News ReporterHope you were able to catch our liveshot during the Newshour on Friday! Right after we were finished photographer Albert Lutan and I went out on patrol with a platoon from the 4-25. We stayed pretty close to FOB Salerno, but it was still a fascinating...Tags: Cell Phones, Afghanistan
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Afghan president to seek military aid on visit to India amid border tensions with Pakistan
Associated PressKABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan President Hamid Karzai will seek increased military aid from India during a three-day visit starting Monday and will discuss recent cross-border clashes with Pakistan, India's archrival, an aide said. The comments...Tags: Taliban, Hamid Karzai, India, Wars and Interventions, New Delhi (India)
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READER SUBMITTED: Rotary Honors Polio Survivors
StatewideOn May 10, over 270 Rotarians from District 7890 and their families teamed up with the Rock Cats for End Polio Now night. In addition to being treated to an old fashioned double header and fireworks at the Stadium, polio survivors were honored by the Rock...Tags: Polio, Human Interest
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LETTER: At Last, Good News From Pakistan
As a person of Pakistani origin, the election just concluded there is a cause for celebration for me and may be for others [May 13, news, "Pakistan Brings Ex-Leader Back"]. There is no doubt that situation in Pakistan is very dangerous, and it is on the...Tags: Government, Politics, Nawaz Sharif
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FROM ABBOTTABAD TO FULBRIGHT: Big things expected of Centre grad Jadoon
tkleffman@amnews.comWhen Ibby Jadoon receives his diploma today, Centre College will be saying goodbye to one of its best and brightest. Jadoon is a bonafide Big Man on Campus (Academic Division), having earned a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship and being chosen by his...Tags: Travel, Colleges and Universities, Trips and Vacations, Awards and Prizes, Education
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Pope decries more concern over banks than people; leads Vatican rally, meets with Merkel
Associated PressVATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis lamented that investment losses by banks trigger more alarm in the economic crisis than the struggle of people to feed their families, as he led a huge rally Saturday to invigorate the church's moral conscience,...Tags: Ethics, Values, Vatican City, Roman Catholicism, Politics
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Cause for hope -- and fear -- in Pakistan
There is reason for hope in Nawaz Sharif's victory in the recent Pakistani elections. Sharif, who has twice served as Pakistan's prime minister, has said he wants to build a more robust democracy, revive the country's shattered economy and end the...
Tags: U.S. Congress, Haqqani Network, Politics, Afghanistan, Crime, Law and Justice
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OAS study says countries should consider decriminalizing drug use
BOGOTA, Colombia — The Organization of American States said Friday that countries should consider decriminalizing drug use, a shift backed by several Latin American leaders but opposed by the United States. Decriminalization could be one of many...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Punishment, Colombia, Drug Use, Mexico City
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End of smallpox
Although polio has been reduced to its lowest level in history, three countries still have polio transmission — Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Last year 223 polio cases were reported. So far in 2013 there have been 19 cases, according to the...Tags: Microsoft Corporation, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Organizations, Government, Drugs and Medicines
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