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US prosecutors to drop manslaughter case against Blackwater guard in deadly '07 Iraq shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors say they'll drop manslaughter charges against one of the Blackwater Worldwide contractors charged in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting. more
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Army says independent review sought by GAO will look at how body armor for troops is tested
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army says there will be an outside review of how body armor for its soldiers is tested. more
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NY Republican advisers say Giuliani more interested in running for US Senate than governor Video
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, encouraged by many Republicans to run for governor in 2010, is instead leaning toward a run for U.S. Senate, according to two party advisers. more
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Ethics committee admonishes Sen. Burris of Ill. in letter, but recommends no punishment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate ethics committee on Friday admonished Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill., for making "inconsistent, misleading or incomplete" statements about the circumstances surrounding his appointment to the seat once held by Barack Obama. The committee recommended no action beyond... more
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Nebraska's moderate Sen. Ben Nelson to vote 'yes' on crucial health care test vote Saturday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska is a "yes" in a crucial weekend test vote on health care. more
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